Make PV modules as cheap as possible, but not cheaper
In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how reducing glass thickness in PV modules may fracture the solar industry, impacting PV module and PV tracker suppliers, engineering, product and construction companies, and PV plant owners.
Another domino falls in rooftop solar net metering
Electric utility commissions across the nation are following the lead of California to cut compensation for rooftop solar generation. Is Idaho the next step in a death march for the industry?
Energy storage provider Bluetti enters rooftop solar market
Expanding beyond portable and grid-tied batteries, Bluetti has launched its solar installation business in Texas.
Worldwide PV growth set to slow in 2024
The number of PV installations around the world grew by an annual average of 28% between 2019 and 2023, including a 56% jump from 2022 to 2023, according to Wood Mackenzie. Growth is not expected from 2024 to 2028, however.
Four rooftop solar trends in 2023
With the calendar year almost complete, pv magazine USA shares four trends it saw in residential solar this year.
Insurer: 75% of California rooftop solar companies are high risk, more bankruptcy on the way
Solar Insure told pv magazine USA the financial stability of rooftop solar companies operating in California is in question. Despite this, California reaffirmed recent anti-solar decisions in a recent appeals court hearing.
SunPower breaches credit agreement, warns business may go under
The publicly traded solar company submitted a regulatory filing, raising concerns about its ability to stay in business.
Researchers discover new factor in perovskite solar cell stability
Georgia Tech researchers discovered that isolated water or oxygen exposure does not degrade cells, and it is rather the interplay of the molecules that cause rapid degradation.
Enphase to lay off 10% of workforce
The company is also shutting down contract manufacturing in the U.S. and Romania.
Texas solar project developer closes $185 million tax equity financing
Advantage Capital committed to invest in Sabanci Renewables’ 272 MW utility-scale solar project in Texas.
