Sunrise brief: U.S. surpasses 50 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity
Also on the rise: U.S. raises tariffs to 60% on Chinese solar polysilicon, wafer and cell. KORE Power halts Arizona energy storage factory. And more.
Amid uncertainty, Premier Energies halts plans for U.S. solar cell factory
Premier Energies of India put its plans on hold to build a manufacturing facility in the United States as it waits for “the regime in the U.S. to settle down and be clear on what they want to do.”
Solar trade headwinds
Prices across the solar supply chain remained in bearish territory into the fourth quarter of 2024. Trade and regulatory developments have continued to preoccupy the industry and dampen trading activity.
Maxeon Solar pivots business to focus exclusively on U.S. market
The solar panel manufacturer announced a five-year lease of a factory in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
U.S. CHIPS Act makes solar manufacturing eligible for significant tax credits
Upstream solar manufacturing will be supported by the Investment Tax Credit, based on final rules released by the Department of the Treasury.
U.S. solar factories: From announcements to reality
Now that incentives from the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are well understood, global manufacturers are announcing factories in the United States to constitute much of the solar supply chain. While some plans have been scrapped already, and more cancellations are expected, the broader trend is unprecedented growth.
Reaching U.S. solar energy goals will require innovation
Advances that increase operational efficiencies, reduce installation time and accelerate project completion will drive progress.
Japanese manufacturer Toyo Solar announces 2 GW panel factory in U.S.
The company filed its intent to raise $100 million for a future U.S.-based TOPCon solar cell factory.
Sunrise brief: On 2nd anniversary, a look at IRA successes and failures
Also on the rise: Jimmy Carter, champion of solar energy. Heliene to procure U.S.-made solar wafers from NorSun. And more.
Near $1 billion solar cell factory announced in New Mexico
Ebon Solar will invest $942 million in a solar cell manufacturing facility, bringing over 900 jobs.
