Sunrise brief: PVEL names Top Performers in ninth edition of PV Module Reliability Scorecard
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Origami Solar develops lighter weight solar module frames made of steel
The steel solar module frame was developed in collaboration with global steel industry partners to facilitate a smooth transition into high-volume, regional production.
Nextracker manufacturing low-carbon steel components in Memphis
In collaboration with MSS Steel Tubes USA, the operation will provide low-carbon steel components to support the company’s recent 3 GW multi-year agreement with Silicon Ranch for its projects in the Tennessee Valley and greater Southeast.
Enel finalizing site for 3 GW solar panel and cell factory in the U.S.
With Oklahoma as the leading candidate, the U.S. manufacturing site will start with 3 GW of production capacity, with plans to double to 6 GW.
LG reveals plans for U.S. heat pump factory
LG Electronics North America has revealed plans to manufacture 100% electric heat pumps in the United States for the first time.
EnerVenue announces non-lithium battery gigafactory in Kentucky
With generous incentives from Shelby County and the state of Kentucky, EnerVenue plans to invest in a one-million square-foot facility to produce metal-hydrogen batteries.
LG Energy Solution quadruples investment in U.S. battery manufacturing facility
The company plans to invest $5.5 billion on two manufacturing facilities in Arizona. One will be for cylindrical batteries for electric vehicles and the other for lithium iron phosphate pouch-type batteries for energy storage systems.
GameChange Solar launches 1P-2Row Genius Tracker
This is the third recent product launch by the U.S. tracker manufacturer, which also announced increased domestic manufacturing capacity to 24 GW annually.
Sunrise brief: More solar module manufacturing coming to the U.S.
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First Solar names Alabama as site for its fourth U.S. solar manufacturing facility
The company plans to invest approximately $1.1 billion in a 3.5 GW manufacturing facility to be commissioned by 2025.
