The PV review, Q1 2023: Europe’s Green Deal Industrial Plan, Africa’s initiative for manufacturing, SVB’s collapse

As 2023 comes to an end, PV Tech is reviewing the year in solar, reflecting on some of the biggest stories and trends of the last 12 months.
Altus Power acquires 121MW solar assets in North and South Carolina

US-based independent power producer Altus Power has acquired solar assets primarily in North and South Carolina, the US, with a combined capacity of 121MW.
Origis Energy bags US$344 million for 200MW solar project in Mississippi

US solar developer Origis Energy has secured US$344 million from MUFJ for a 200MW solar project in Mississippi, the US.
Aiko Solar launches ABC series of modules for utility-scale operations

Aiko Solar has launched a new series of n-type all back contact (ABC) series of modules, aimed at use in utility-scale operations.
Waaree to set up 3GW module manufacturing plant in Texas

Indian solar manufacturer Waaree Energies has announced a plan to build a 3GW module manufacturing plant in Houston, Texas.
LG Energy Solution’s new BESS system integrator arm claims 10GWh of US orders booked already

The new system integrator arm of South Korean battery and storage system manufacturer LG Energy Solution has already racked up 10GWh of project orders in the US.
Voltalia commissions 140MW PV project in Albania

French renewable power company Voltalia has commissioned a 140MW solar project in southern Albania, said to be the country’s largest to date.
Adapture Renewables inks 330MW deal with Meta

Adapture Renewables has signed three agreements with Meta to sell 330MW of power from three solar projects in Illinois and Arkansas.
Strength of the IRA is dependent on other policies, says head of 3Sun USA

The strength of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is dependent on other implemented policies, according to Giovanni Bertolino, head of 3Sun USA.
3Sun USA on how the IRA favours the manufacturing of modules over the rest of the supply chain and its implications

The head of 3Sun USA speaks with PV Tech Premium about IRA’s ongoing challenges, from disparity of module capacity to high interest rates.