Ryan Kennedy
New US solar manufacturer to open 2.5 GW HJT factory
NuVision Solar – a newly formed, US-owned and operated manufacturer – has revealed plans to produce heterojunction (HJT) solar cells and modules.
US doubles solar polysilicon and wafer tariffs on China
The US government has doubled Section 301 tariffs on imported solar polysilicon and wafers from China to 50%. The materials are vital for manufacturing solar panels, from refining polysilicon to assembling modules.
Maxeon Solar reports $179 million Q3 loss
The Singapore-headquartered company has faced product detainment by U.S. Customs and has announced plans to focus solely on the U.S. market.
A record third quarter for U.S. clean energy installations
Over 10 GW of clean power was activated across the United States in Q3 2024, setting a new record.
Enphase introduces portable off-grid battery
The solar microinverter provider introduced a 1500 Wh portable battery bank.
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.
Array Technologies unveils 77-degree solar tracker stow for hail protection
Array Technologies says it has developed a 77-degree solar tracker stow designed to protect solar assets from hail and high winds by responding to severe weather events.
U.S. solar industry standards for solar supply chain transparency
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) submitted a draft industry standard to help companies comply with Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) traceability requirements for solar component imports.
End of the line for a U.S. solar giant
SunPower, one of the largest, oldest, and most influential solar businesses in the United States, has closed its doors. Residential solar installers in the United States have struggled as interest rates have risen and cash generation has emerged as an issue.
Nextracker introduces solar mount foundation services for soil types ‘anywhere’
The solar tracking provider introduced NX Anchor, further expanding the types of soil and areas that solar installers can develop on.
