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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
Rapid prep work of CdSe thin-film solar cells
The silicon-based tandem solar cell is considered one of the most promising strategy to damage the theoretical performance restriction of single-junction Si solar cells.
Jan 11, 2022 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cells, efficiency, thin-film solar cells, Tang Jiang
California State Fund Starts Construction of Solar Energy Program Created by ENGIE
State Payment Insurance Fund (State Fund), California's leading service provider of employees' compensation insurance, today announced that construction has started on a substantial sustainability and solar energy program that includes solar, electrical lorry billing stations as well as energy storage space at 7 locations throughout California.
May 20, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, ENERGY STORAGE, Engie, sustainable energy, Andreas Acker, Kyle Goehring, California State Fund, Solar Energy Program
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
Renewance, Inc. Obtains Battery Recycling Prize from the U.S. Department of Energy
Illinois-based battery-lifecycle administration business granted for innovations in battery collection, reuse, and recycling
Feb 4, 2021 // Storage, USA, North America, Renewance, Inc.
Scientists establish 3D/2D perovskite solar cell with 23.08% efficiency thanks to PEAI salt
A worldwide research group that includes scientists from EPFL in Switzerland, Middle East Technical University (METU) in Turkey, Lomonosov Moscow State University in Russia as well as The University of Tokyo has actually produced a quasi-2D perovskite solar cell with a unique type of salt to enhance hole extraction.
Apr 26, 2023 // Technology, Europe, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Switzerland, University of Tokyo, Turkey, efficiency, EPFL, METU, Middle East Technical University
BSPGCL Invites Bids for Consultancy Providers for Setting-up 200-- 250 MW Solar Energy Plants
The entry of the tender e-bidding starts 4th May, 2022 and also the last date of e-bid entry is kept 25th May.
The pre-bid meeting will occur on 13th May, 2022.
May 6, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, Renewable Energy, solar power plants, RE, Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited, BSPGCL, consultancy services
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
Terra-Gen Completes $950M, 538.7-MW Lockhart Solar-Storage Complex
Terra-Gen's $950 million Lockhart complex in California now runs 365 MW of solar and 173.7 MW of batteries, enough for about 350,000 homes and businesses.
Nov 11, 2026 // Large-Scale, Storage, California, USA, First Solar, BESS, North America, terra-gen
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







