Winnebago recalls trailers with risk of flyaway solar panels
A 2022 Winnebago trailer model has been recalled due to the risk of solar panels vibrating and detaching, causing a potential roadway hazard.
Strata signs tolling agreement for Arizona battery, Energy Vault takes FID on Texas project
Strata Clean Energy has secured a deal for its 100 MW/400 MWh White Tank battery energy storage system (BESS), in Arizona, and Energy Vault is planning a 57 MW/114 MWh BESS in Texas.
Maxeon solar panels shipped from Mexico denied entry to U.S.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection blocked Maxeon products despite “having provided clear and objective evidence” of a compliant supply chain.
Solar energy modeled as digital twin in Unreal Engine video game software
An international research team has created a digital twin that purportedly enables analysis of different scenarios on PV plants’ aerial monitoring. The new tool is claimed to reduce the risk associated with real-world experimentation and help identify the most effective strategies to improve PV system monitoring.
Energy storage manufacturer NeoVolta phase one approved for $250 million DOE loan
The company will now enter a technical due diligence phase.
FCC enhanced phone, text restrictions are the right call for solar sales
Consumer protection and phone sales regulation are a good thing, said EnergySage director of business development Erik Holvik.
Global installed PV capacity tops 2 TW
The Global Solar Council says global installed photovoltaic capacity has surpassed 2 TW. The organization says an additional 4 TW of solar capacity will likely be deployed by 2030.
Utility-scale solar tracker provider FTC Solar posts loss in Q3 earnings
The company posted a loss of $0.10 per share, narrowly missing Wall Street estimates.
2024 PV Trends: Global growth and challenges
Amid a backdrop of massive installations and evolving metrics, IEA-PVPS 2024 “Trends Report” encapsulates significant shifts in photovoltaic deployment across the globe, reflecting PV’s evolving role in energy systems and underscoring its capacity to meet global demands. The association explores the trends identified in the report, noting the milestones, regional dynamics, and the implications of increased PV penetration in energy grids worldwide.
Enphase Energy to cut 17% of workforce, shut down production in Mexico
Enphase Energy says it plans to restructure its operations, reducing its global workforce by 17% – about 500 employees and contractors – and closing its contract manufacturing site in Mexico.
