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PRODUCT ROUND-UP: REC Group introduces brand-new n-type module, Philadelphia Solar prepares 1GW facility
A round-up of the most up to date product information, featuring Philadelphia Solar's prepare for a 1GW module plant in the US, REC Group's brand-new N-Peak 2 panel and also Meyer Burger's IEC certification success.
Jul 20, 2021 // Manufacturing News, meyer burger, REC Group, philadelphia solar, VDE Renewables
Navisun Secures $235 Million to Fuel Solar Projects' Growth
The very first facility is a $105 million, 5-year revolving construction credit facility. The 2nd facility is an as much as $130 million 5-year term loan facility, that includes a letter of credit facility and also a delayed-draw term loan.
Mar 14, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Solar Energy, Solar Power, storage projects, solar projects, Navisun, MUFG, Doug Johnsen, Export Development Canada, USA Solar Energy, Wilmington Trust
Solar One installs 200-kW solar carport for Texas home builder
Clayton, a Tennessee-based home builder of on-site- and off-site-built homes, has installed its first 200 kW solar carport system at its Clayton Sulphur Springs home building facility in Texas. Installed by Solar One, the impressive new solar panel system will allow the company to offset 30 to 40% of the facility’s on-demand electricity use with renewable energy while providing shade for its team members’ vehicles.
Dec 20, 2019 // Plants, USA, North America, Clayton, Gavin Mabe, Don McCannSolar One
VSK Energy to Invest $1.5B in US Solar
Vikram Solar has partnered with two US companies to build a module manufacturing facility in Brighton, Colorado, creating 900 jobs and costing USD 250 million. The facility will have a capacity of 4GW and additional investments of up to USD 2.75 billion are planned to build a second US facility.
Jun 23, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, North America, Vikram Solar, VSK Energy
BayWa r.e. Raises $115 Million Afresh For Solar+ Storage Projects
The firm has actually secured a $115-million credit facility with worldwide economic services solid Nomura for its utility-scale solar as well as solar+ storage projects in the US. The credit facility will at first support projects completing 1.1 GW of solar and also 188 MWh of battery storage.
May 3, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, USA, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, North America, baywa r.e, Alain Halimi, Solar Power Projects, nomura, Vinod Mukani, Fred Robinson
Changzhou Almaden Invests $240M in UAE Solar Glass Factory
Changzhou Almaden invests $240.2M in UAE solar glass plant, boosting global reach amid market challenges.
May 2, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Asia, UAE, solar glass, changzhou almaden
Eurotron MWT cell equipment in mass production at Sunport Power’s facility in China
Back-contact module manufacturing equipment supplier Eurotron said its previous MWT (Metal Wrap Through) order from China-based PV module manufacturer, Sunport Power had been installed, qualified and begun volume production.
Aug 8, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, China, solar cells, Sunport Power, Eurotron, PV module, Dr. Fengming Zhang, Bram Verschoor
Trina Launches 5-GW US Solar Factory
Trina Solar is building the largest single-site silicon solar panel factory in the US, creating 1,500 jobs and investing over $200 million. Producing Vertex modules with 210-mm wafers, the 1 million-sq-ft facility is set to come online in 2024. Be part of the US solar market revolution with Trina Solar's 25+ years of experience and 150 GW of modules shipped worldwide.
Sep 12, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, solar panel, silicon, Trina Solar, North America
Alpex Plans 1.6-GW Solar Cell Factory in India
Alpex Solar is set to illuminate Mathura with a 1.6-GW solar cell factory, boosting clean energy production and sustainability in India!
Oct 7, 2024 // Manufacturing News, India, Asia, Alpex Solar
Obton bags syndicated loan for 116 MW of solar parks in Italy
Danish investment company Obton has secured more than EUR 400 million (USD 441.2 m) in debt from a consortium of loan providers to refinance and also revamp a 116-MW portfolio of solar parks located at brownfield sites in Italy.
Mar 25, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, obton, Solar Park
Highview Power to build UK’s first large scale ‘cryogenic’ energy storage facility
The long-duration energy storage provider plans to eventually build a portfolio of 50 MW/250 MWh liquid air systems throughout the United Kingdom.
Oct 22, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Solar to Fuel, UK, Europe, Javier Cavada, CRYOBattery, cryogenic energy storage, solar cryogenic storage
Northvolt Increases $1.1 Billion To Roll Out Battery Manufacturing Facility In Europe
The decision is required to support the rapidly expanding need for batteries. Northvolt is establishing making capacity to meet $55 billion worth orders from crucial clients, such as BMW, Fluence, Scania, Volvo Cars, as well as Volkswagen Group.
Jul 7, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, NORTHVOLT, Peter Carlsson, Volkswagen Group, Ava Investors, Baillie Gifford, Battery Cell, cathode material, Compagnia di San Paolo, Folksam Group, Fondaco Growth, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, IMAS Foundation, Olympia Group, OMERS Capital Markets, PCS Holding, Swedbank Robur, TM Capital
Polysilicon manufacturing expenses, wafer manufacturing facility exercise rates bear down Daqo Q4 efficiency
Daqo New Energy recorded a damage to its quarterly profits as well as margin in Q4 2021 after manufacturing costs spiralled as well as sales dropped against a slide popular.
Mar 1, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, polysilicon, Daqo New Energy, wafers, Daqo, supply chain, utilisation rates
Australia's Largest Hybrid Solar-Storage Project Secures Grid Connection
Elements Green's Eurimbula Hybrid Facility in Australia: A groundbreaking solar and battery project, leading Central Queensland's energy transition with record-breaking capacity.
May 19, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Australia, Oceania, PV Power Plant, Elements Green
Lotus Energy to Build $250M Solar Recycling Hub in Germany
Lotus Energy Recycling to build a $250M solar recycling hub in Germany, championing net-zero operations and sustainable e-waste solutions with innovative technology.
Mar 3, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, Lotus Energy