Sunrise brief: U.S. doubles solar polysilicon and wafer tariffs on China
Also on the rise: Flexible interconnection can generate 176% more revenue for community solar. The solar industry’s top 10 priorities for Trump. And more.
Solar ignites U.S. manufacturing
On Day Three of pv magazine USA Week, four solar experts explored these forces while taking a deep dive into what the domestic manufacturing landscape looks like and what we can expect in the near future.
Scientists estimate material demand for all silicon PV module technologies by 2050
Dutch researchers used dynamic modelling to uncover the demand for silicon-based PV materials used in a wide range silicon PV technologies, including perovskite-silicon tandem and back-contact modules. The model included calculating the impact of advances in module efficiency and material intensity, as well as circular closed loop recycling.
Chinese solar cell prices fall amid oversupply
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Sinovoltaics updates North American solar module manufacturing map
The latest North American manufacturing hub report from Sinovoltaics maps current and planned capacity for 95 plants in the region’s PV module supply chain. The report tracks announcements of current and future capacities at plants producing PV modules, cells, wafers, ingots, polysilicon, and metallurgical-grade silicon.
Sunrise brief: West Virginia Governor vetoes bill that would double allowable solar project size
Also on the rise: Half of homeowners see solar as a good investment, but 75% said cost is a problem. Solar and storage to replace last coal plants in New England.
Solar industry calls for domestic content revisions to support U.S. manufacturing
With stronger support for the early stages of the process, U.S. module manufacturers would be less dependent on imports from Chinese-owned companies for these materials, according to a recent report from the Solar Energy Manufacturers for America Coalition.
Polysilicon prices persist in potential trend downward, governed by unfavorable factors
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, offers bite-sized analysis on solar PV module supply and price trends.
Sunrise brief: REC Silicon to shut down polysilicon business in Montana
Also on the rise: Connecticut Green Bank allocates $100 million toward solar and storage projects. Arcadia sees a bright future for community solar. And more.
REC Silicon to shut down polysilicon business in Montana
REC Advanced Silicon Material LLC is shutting down one of its two polysilicon production facilities in the United States. It says the decision is primarily due to regional structural imbalances in supply and demand for electricity.
