New entrant in U.S. solar cell manufacturing secures multi-year, multi-GW contract
ES Foundry, a U.S.-owned cell manufacturer based in South Carolina, secured its first contract with top-tier solar module maker.
Hemlock Semiconductor receives $325 million U.S. government funding for polysilicon production
The Michigan-based manufacturer supplies solar-grade polysilicon used in the manufacturing of mono-crystalline ingots and wafers used in solar cells.
PVH introduces U.S.-made solar foundation system
With manufacturing based in Texas, the company reports that this is the first foundation system to meet 100% domestic content standards, thus potentially qualifying for the domestic content adder.
The solar industry’s top 10 priorities for Trump
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) proposed ten facets of a strong solar industry under a Trump administration.
Unimacts to expand Houston facility for steel solar frame production
Origami Solar sees an opportunity to supply module manufacturers in the U.S. market who are switching from imported aluminum frames to domestically made steel frames.
Sunrise brief: Nextracker delivers first 100% U.S. made solar trackers
Also on the rise: Boston doctors prescribe solar energy. Bridge financing keeps Meyer Burger afloat. And more.
SolarEdge U.S.-made home battery now available
The SolarEdge Home Battery ‘USA Edition’ has a storage capacity of 9.7kWh and is designed to quality for domestic content bonus.
U.S. solar cell manufacturing begins, with sights set on supply chain gap
According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q4 2024 report, domestic module manufacturing will be able to keep up with the rapid pace of growth in the U.S. solar industry, and cell production is ramping up.
Solar financing is alive and well
Funding for solar manufacturing, project development, and more continues to roll in, as evidenced by three hundred-million-plus deals struck this week.
Sunrise brief: Bill introduced to halt IRS implementation of 45X tax credits
Also on the rise: Silfab secures $100 million to manufacture solar cells in U.S. Enphase releases portable power station. And more.
