Three US solar trends to watch in 2024

Clean Energy Associates’ Christian Roselund explores the opportunities and risks that lie ahead for US solar, including the ramifications of November’s presidential election.
Strata secures US$559 million debt and tax equity for 1GWh Arizona BESS project

Developer-operator Strata Clean Energy has completed a US$559 million financing package for its 1.02GWh Scatter Wash BESS project in Arizona, US.
Schneider Electric signs tax credit transfer agreement with ENGIE for Texas solar-plus-storage

Schneider Electric has invested in a portfolio of ENGIE solar-plus-storage projects in Texas through a Tax Credit Transfer Agreement.
Fast track out of trouble
Jonathan Touriño Jacobo looks at some of the latest developments underpinning trackers’ growing status as an indispensable ingredient in solar’s continued growth.
Brookfield’s X-ELIO and NIC invest in German battery storage firm Eco Stor

Brookfield-owned renewable energy developer and operator X-ELIO has partnered with another infrastructure investor to invest in German battery storage developer and system integrator Eco Stor.
The Netherlands launches subsidy for modules and battery manufacturing

The Netherlands has launched a new subsidy aimed at supporting domestic manufacturing of solar panels, batteries and electrolysers.
Energy storage tax credits in US priced highest among all clean energy types

Energy storage investment tax credits (ITC) were priced more highly than any other clean energy type in transferability transactions last year, according to a report from tax credit ecosystem Crux which its CEO discussed with Energy-Storage.news.
European manufacturing should focus on its key advantages, says NexWafe CEO

Europe has a significant opportunity for innovation in cell and wafer production technology, according to the CEO of German wafer producer NexWafe.
Europe’s solar sector: navigating geopolitical challenges and technological innovations

Europe’s PV industry must seize the opportunity to innovate in cell and wafer production technology, writes NexWafe CEO Davor Sutija.
ib vogt closes €350 million for 418MW Spanish PV portfolio

Solar developer ib vogt has closed a debt financing deal to support 418MW of solar PV projects in the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain.