Growth, oversupply and security: Is the current solar supply chain fit for purpose?
As trade laws and concern around the concentration of solar manufacturing in China increase, can the solar supply chain support global demand?
SEMA: US must ‘act aggressively’ to support upstream solar manufacturing following Yellen Beijing visit
The White House must “act immediately to solve the urgent issues interfering with investment in domestic solar manufacturing”, according to a statement from the Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA) coalition.
PV Price Watch: new polysilicon capacity ‘not needed’ as its price drops to US$7.2/kg
Price of polysilicon decreased this week both for p-type and n-type materials with the former dropping below the historic low of US$6.75/kg reached in June 2020.
China’s largest BESS integrator Hyperstrong targets US and international markets
Hyperstrong, the largest BESS system integrator in China, is targeting the US energy storage market after becoming one of the largest providers globally.
Meyer Burger raises US$228 million in share rights issue
Swiss-owned solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has raised CHF206.75 million (US$228 million) following the closure of its rights offering.
US DOE awards US$4 billion through Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit scheme
The US government has announced US$4 billion in tax credits for over 100 projects under the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (48C) scheme.
LONGi launches Hi-MO X6 module series for use in ‘damp heat’ environments
LONGi has launched its Hi-MO X6 series of solar modules, which include the X6 Guardian product, designed for use in hot and humid climates.
India’s Pahal Solar discusses 1.8GW PV module factory, automation strategy
Pahal Solar has broken ground on a new fully-automated facility, which will expand the company’s manufacturing capacity to 1.8GW.
US grants US$4 billion in tax credits, including US$2.7 billion for energy manufacturing and recycling, under 48C scheme
The US government has announced US$4 billion in tax credits under the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (48C) scheme.
China calls for WTO to investigate IRA, alleging ‘discrimination against goods of Chinese origin’
The Chinese government has requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute consultations with the US over subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).