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SunPower Corp is spinning off production activity
United States-based solar energy corporation SunPower is spinning off the majority of its manufacture into a separate company, Maxeon Solar. The latter is going to include Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor, the Chinese silicon wafer supplier, as an investor.
Nov 12, 2019 // Manufacturing News, USA, SunPower, China, Asia, North America, Maxeon Solar, Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor, silicon wafer
Gravitational energy storage innovations
The research team from Austria has developed an innovative gravity-based energy storage plant suitable for low energy demand locations. The solution is compatible with different storage systems including renewables.
Nov 20, 2019 // Technology, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Europe, Austria, Energy Vault
Tesla achieves $420 stock price and obtains $1.4bn loan for China-based fab
The current year is finishing positively for the American EV pioneer, bringing it a share price growth and a new investment in its outside-US manufacturing facility.
Dec 30, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, USA, TESLA, China, Asia, North America
ASCA solar film for BIPV also readily available in gray
German Armor Solar Power Films GmbH, a vendor of organic photovoltaic (OPV) items, has currently added a shade of gray to its color series of organic solar films.
Jan 16, 2021 // BIPV, Manufacturing News, bipv, Germany, Europe, Building-integrated photovoltaics, ASCA
US ITC discovers in favour of Solaria in first judgment over Canadian Solar regarding license violation
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has regulationed in favour of US solar supplier Solaria in a preliminary judgment connected to affirmed license infringement by Canadian Solar.
Oct 28, 2021 // Manufacturing News, USA, manufacturing, Canadian Solar, solaria, North America, patent infringement, shingled solar modules, us itc
Brazil releases brand-new internet metering legislations for distributed generation
Brazil has published its long-anticipated net metering legislations that has presented a new framework for dispersed generation in the nation and will see any type of solar PV systems below 5MW eligible for internet metering tariffs till 2045.
Jan 11, 2022 // Policy, South america, Brazil, net metering, new regulations
United States DOJ appeals Section 201 bifacial exemption repeal
The United States Government has appealed versus the reinstatement of an exemption from Section 201 tariffs for bifacial modules.
Jan 17, 2022 // Tariffs, Policy, USA, SEIA, North America, tariffs, Joe Biden, section 201, Bifacial panels, department of justice
Enel, McDonalds ink 189MW solar offtake
Agreement will certainly see the Blue Jay plant in Texas supply the US logistics needs of fast food company
Dec 16, 2022 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Enel, mcdonalds
Total Eren, Ecopetrol partner on 100MW Columbian PV
Rubiales solar park will be found in the municipality of Puerto Gaitan in the Meta Province
Jan 13, 2023 // Plants, Total Eren, EcoPetrol, Columbia, Felipe Bayón Pardo, David Corchia
Mexico invites foreign financial investment in clean energy transition
Mexico invites investment by all nations in its clean energy tasks, its foreign minister claimed on Thursday, releasing a diplomatic charm offensive amid international concerns over questionable power reforms.
Feb 3, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Mexico, North America
Nextracker, Tracker Maker Closes Major Stock Offering at $24 Per Share
Tracker maker Nextracker has closed its major stock offering at $24 per share, raising $638 million and significantly strengthening its position in the solar energy sector.
Feb 9, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Nextracker
Lightsource BP places major order with First Solar
US thin-film PV module manufacturer will provide the 4GW (dc) of modules in between 2026 as well as 2028
Feb 28, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, First Solar, Lightsource BP, solar module
European Energy expands United States PV footprint
Company acquires majority stake in two solar projects with a combined capacity of 700MW
May 3, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, european energy, Lorena Ciciriello, Horus Partners
Unlocking Perovskite Solar Efficiency and Stability
The University of Oxford and the University of the Basque Country have made a breakthrough in the development of perovskite solar cells. Through the use of an additive, the cells have 25.7% efficiency, improved air stability, and longer longevity. Read on to discover more.
Jun 28, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, University of Oxford, University of the Basque Country
NorSun Closes $8.6MM Raise, Plans 5GW US Solar Plant
NorSun has raised 8.6 million dollars to fuel its growth projects in Europe and the US. Statkraft Ventures, Ardal Energi, Nysno Klimainvesteringer, and more, have subscribed to the capital. NorSun plans to build a 5GW production facility in the US and 3GW expansion in Årdal, Norway, funded in part by the EU Innovation Fund.
Aug 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Europe, North America, NorSun