Heliene, Origami Solar sign steel frame PV module supply agreement
Canadian solar cell and module manufacturer Heliene has signed a multi-year agreement with PV frame producer Origami Solar for the supply of steel frame modules.
Why ES Foundry chose PERC over TOPCon for US solar cell factory
PV Talk: Alex Zhu, CEO of US-based solar cell manufacturer ES Foundry discusses why a heated litigation landscape led to a choice of PERC cell technology for the South Carolina factory, the fate of US tax credits and taking advantage of wafer surplus in southeast Asia.
Battery trade association BCI asks Congress to defend US energy storage supply chain
Battery Council International (BCI) is asking congress to defend domestic battery supply chains. BCI published a briefing for legislators outlining steps to “create jobs, support domestic battery manufacturers and defend the US economy from unfair foreign competition.”
The challenges of procuring long-term energy storage in European markets
Industry experts discussed the varying approaches in Europe to procuring energy storage via long-term support schemes on Day One of Solar Media’s Energy Storage Summit 2025 in London, which kicked off today (18 February).
Tesla and Zelestra sign PPA for 57MW of Spanish solar power
Zelestra has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla to sell 57MW of solar capacity.
Former coal mine sites in US Appalachians region to get battery storage, community solar
The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Sun Tribe and ENGIE will deploy a solar and battery storage portfolio at former coal mine sites in the Appalachians, US.
IRA domestic content bonus uncertain under Trump government – CEA
A report from CEA says that the impact of the new Republican administration on the provisions under the IRA remains “uncertain”.
Origami Solar starts US steel frame production days after 25% metal tariff announced
The announcement comes just days after the Trump administration announced plans for a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports.
Huasun inks 3GW HJT module deal for Hongyang Group integrated energy project
Huasun has signed a deal to supply more than 3GW of heterojunction technology (HJT) modules to projects owned by the Hongyang Group.
Spain adds 1.4GW of self-consumption PV in 2024
The commercial and industrial (C&I) segment represented the bulk of additions in 2024 with 1,085MW, while residential solar added 346MW.
