New US-China tariffs to increase BESS costs by 11-16% but impact on demand ‘limited’, says CEA
The new tariffs on batteries from China will increase costs for US BESS integrators by 11-16%, consultancy Clean Energy Associates said, adding that new guidance around the domestic content ITC adder will make it easier to access.
Acciona Energía commissions 458MW Red-Tailed Hawk solar project in Texas
Spanish firm Acciona Energía has commissioned its 458WM Red-Tailed Hawk PV project in the US state of Texas.
‘Bad for energy transition’: Industry reacts to US’ new tariffs on China’s batteries
We hear from developers, IPPs and upstream battery sources about the US’ decision to massively hike tariffs on batteries and battery components from China.
Maxeon notified of Nasdaq non-compliance over financial reporting
Singapore-headquartered solar manufacturer Maxeon has received a notice of non-compliance from the Nasdaq stock exchange for failing to file its financial statements on time.
Soaring silver prices: how PV developers can tackle a new cost challenge
The global price of silver has continued to rise, with the average price increasing to RMB8,211/kilogram (US$32.03/ounce), a historical high.
Huasun secures 1GW heterojunction module procurement
Chinese solar manufacturer Huasun Energy has secured a 1GW heterojunction (HJT) module procurement for state-owned utility China Datang Corporation.
New technologies, new issues
Fei Lu and Stephen Xuereb of PI Berlin offer an overview of the present trends in module quality assurance and likely future challenges.
Generadora Metropolitana begins commercial operation at 480MW Chile PV plant
The 480MW CEME1 PV project in Chile has started commercial operation, and is the country’s largest solar project by capacity.
Avintia Energía and Plenitude to build 850MW solar portfolio in Spain
Avintia Energía plans to build an 850MW portfolio of greenfield solar projects with Italian oil giant Eni’s subsidiary Plenitude in Spain.
Trump win to jeopardise US$1 trillion in US energy investment, says Wood Mackenzie
A win by the US Republican Party in this year’s election could decelerate the country’s energy transition and reverse decarbonisation policies.