WoodMac: Solar PV trackers hit 92GW of shipments in 2023

Wood Mackenzie’s ‘Global solar PV tracker market share’ report highlights that the top ten vendors accounted for 90% of the global market share in 2023.
Heliene, Premier Energies in JV to build 1GW n-type US solar cell factory

The site will produce n-type cells to support both manufacturers’ US cell requirements, Heliene said in a public statement. Details about the timeline and scope of the project will be released “shortly”.
Endesa sells 49.99% stake in Spanish solar PV assets to Masdar

Masdar would acquire a minority stake in Enel Green Power Spain Solar which owns an operational solar PV portfolio of 2GW in Spain.
JA solar to ship TOPCon modules to 240MW Bulgaria project

The modules are being shipped to SolarPro, a Bulgarian engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company which specialises in renewable and hybrid energy projects.
Soltec launches 4×4 foundation option for trackers on steep terrain

Soltec has launched 4×4, a new foundation option for its SFOne range of trackers that aims to improve the flexibility of the range.
Enel North America CEO: ‘US BESS industry ultimately needs local manufacturing’

In this Q&A, Enel North America CEO Paolo Romanacci discusses the IPP’s operational BESS projects, pipeline and deployments as well as his views on wider US industry challenges.
First Solar investigates potential TOPCon patents infringement

US solar manufacturer First Solar has started an investigation into several crystalline-silicon cell solar manufacturers for potential infringement of its patents.
First Solar opens Ohio R&D centre, sets new CdTe cell efficiency record

US solar manufacturer First Solar has opened its new research and development (R&D) centre in Ohio after almost two years of construction.
Spanish regions allocating grid capacity to 829MW of renewables and storage to replace coal plants

The Spanish government has progressed plans to launch a competitive auction for renewable generation and energy storage in two regions where coal plants have been retired, totalling 829MW of capacity.
Mission Solar eyes utility and C&I return with new PV module launches

US-based PV manufacturer Mission Solar Energy has unveiled three new modules aimed at commercial and industrial and utility-scale projects.