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South Korean Solar Giant Leaps into U.S. Production
Discover the significance of South Korean company Qcell's historic solar investment in Dalton, Georgia and the resulting economic impact on the U.S. solar industry, including incentives from the federal government and potential competition from overseas imports.
Oct 19, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, South Korea, Asia, North America, Qcell
GameChange Solar Unveils 2.5-GW Tracker Factory in Brazil
GameChange Solar expands its operations with a new tracker factory in Brazil, capable of producing 2.5 GW of solar capacity. The facility offers training, service, and technical support for the Genius Tracker model, with plans to supply equipment to other Latin American countries.
Jan 24, 2024 // Manufacturing News, South america, Brazil, tracker, GameChange
True Green Capital and Qcells Partner for 450 MW Solar Projects
US private equity firm TGC partners with Qcells to advance 450 MW of solar projects, focusing on community, commercial, industrial, and grid-scale solar with American-made panels.
Apr 24, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, Qcells, True Green Capital
First Solar Inks Supply Contract for 415 MW PV Modules With Geronimo Power
First Solar has actually participated in a supply contract with Geronimo Energy to provide 415 MW of its Series 6 photovoltaic (PV) modules in 2022.
May 7, 2020 // Manufacturing News, USA, Geronimo Energy, First Solar, solar modules, North America, International
First Solar starts work with 3.3 GW Ohio manufacturing facility
The $680m facility results from be functional in first fifty percent of 2023
Aug 18, 2021 // Manufacturing News, USA, First Solar, North America
Iron-Air Battery Maker Form Energy Secures $450 million for Energy Storage Innovation
The $450 million Series E financing round was led by American investment company TPG Rise.
Form Energy is currently taken part in a site choice procedure for its first full-scale battery manufacturing facility.
Oct 6, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, energy transition, canada pension plan investment board, Form Energy, Mateo Jaramillo, Energy Impact Partners, The Rise Fund, arcelormittal, Prelude Ventures, Coatue, breakthrough energy ventures, BEV, tpg rise, EIP, Temasek, Ang Eng Seng, Capricorn Investment Group, Choo Yong Cheen, CPP Investments, Leon Pedersen, Marc Mezvinsky, MIT’s The Engine, NGP ETP, TPG Rise Climate, VamosVentures
Western Sydney Uni launches new solar racecar to contest 3,000km challenge
Students from Western Sydney University has unveiled its latest solar racing car that it intends to enter in the gruelling 3,000km World Solar Challenge from Darwin to Adelaide through Australia’s searing heat this October.
Aug 7, 2019 // Technology, Transport, Australia, Sydney, Western Sydney University, solar racing car, World Solar Challenge, Max Mammone, Barney Glover, Transport, Oceania
Congress starts process to repeal Biden's 2-year time out on solar panel tariffs
A Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal President Joe Biden's 2022 two-year moratorium on new solar tariffs is currently officially in motion. The House Ways and Means Committee authorized the CRA earlier today.
Apr 21, 2023 // Tariffs, USA, North America, Joe Biden, solar tariff
Chinese photovoltaic panel affiliate in California files bankruptcy, starts liquidating 400-MW plant
Sunergy California LLC, the firm manufacturing CSUN photovoltaic panels in a 400-MW manufacturing facility outside Sacramento, filed for bankruptcy earlier this year and is currently in the process of liquidating its properties.
Oct 13, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, bankruptcy, Chine, CSUN
US sets up 4.7 GWh storage in Q4 2021
4th quarter saw more capacity set up than in the very first 3 quarters incorporated, states WoodMac
Mar 24, 2022 // Storage, USA, Jason Burwen, Wood Mackenzie, North America
Canadian Solar, Sol Systems Partner to Boost US Manufacturing
Canadian Solar and Sol Systems team up to boost US solar manufacturing, creating jobs and delivering high-efficiency modules for increased project economics.
Mar 5, 2024 // Manufacturing News, solar module, N-type TOPCon, sCanadian Solar, Dan Diamond, Texas module factory
Equinor's Debut BESS Projects in US: 110 MW Boost
Equinor's Texas energy storage projects set to boost capacity by 110 MW, with Sunset Ridge already under construction and Citrus Flatts on the horizon.
Apr 11, 2024 // Storage, USA, Texas, BESS, North America, Equinor
Solar Developers Urge Biden to Boost Domestic Manufacturing
Solar developers urge Biden administration to back US manufacturing, avoid tariffs on imports. Industry groups push for policy changes to support domestic panel making.
Apr 19, 2024 // Storage, USA, North America
TandemPV Wins $4.7M Award for Solar Technology Advancement
Revolutionizing solar technology, TandemPV secures $4.7 million to boost efficiency by up to 40%. Leading the charge in clean energy innovation.
Jun 4, 2024 // Technology, TandemPV
Indiana's Mammoth North Solar Project Nears Operation Milestone
Doral Renewables' Mammoth North Solar project: Indiana's largest installation, powering 75,000 homes annually with sustainable energy. A groundbreaking project supporting local communities and American labor.
Jul 10, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Indiana, PV Power Plant, doral renewables