Solar wafer origin could be ‘significant risk’ for US industry, lawyers warn
There is “an emerging and significant compliance risk” for US solar manufacturers and buyers around the origin of solar wafers, according to new analysis from law firm Wiley Rein.
Canadian Solar expects first US-made solar cells production by end of March
PV manufacturer Canadian Solar’s first US-made solar cells are expected to be produced by the end of March in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Solarium commissions 1GW module facility in Gujarat
Indian rooftop solar specialist Solarium has moved into PV manufacturing with the commissioning of a 1GW module facility in Gujarat.
LG Energy Solution’s US$4.3 billion agreement with Tesla, and LFP manufacturing with GM
LG Energy Solution has entered into a US$4.3 billion supply agreement with Tesla, announced by the US government, while simultaneously upgrading its EV battery plant with GM for ESS cells.
Samsung SDI secures US$1 billion US ESS cell supply deal, USITC says China AAM imports do not hinder US industry growth
South Korean battery and electronics materials manufacturer Samsung SDI has secured a KRW1.5 trillion (US$1 billion) deal to supply energy storage system (ESS) batteries for a US energy company.
Nexwell Power secures financing on 250MW Spanish PV portfolio
Renewable energy investment platform Nexwell Power has closed a €167 million (US$191 million) multi-tranche project financing for a 248MW solar PV portfolio in Spain.
Swift Solar’s Meyer Burger asset purchase is ‘pivotal moment’ for US solar manufacturing
PV Talk: ‘The US is entering a pivotal moment for domestic solar manufacturing,’ Swift Solar CEO Joel Jean told PV Tech Premium this week.
Swift Solar acquires Meyer Burger’s US HJT manufacturing assets and patents
Perovskite-silicon tandem cell manufacturer Swift Solar has acquired manufacturing assets formerly belonging to Meyer Burger.
VDE highlights underestimated wind speed factor in hail damage to PV assets
VDE Americas has updated its hail risk model with new wind data, claiming it will improve the accuracy of hail-damage predictions for PV projects.
European solar module prices tick above €0.1/Wp as buyer optimism remains high
The selling price of several solar PV module technology types in Europe has increased between January and February of this year.