Author: LEED Blogger
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Details on First Solar’s $700 million production tax credit sale
First Solar closed out 2023 with what’s believed to be the first significant Section 45X credit transfer in the solar industry. First Solar will sell $500 million and up to $200 million, respectively, of 2023 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Advanced Manufacturing Production tax credits to Fiserv, Inc. subject to satisfaction of certain conditions. First Solar……
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Six PV module manufacturers to standardize 700W+ solar panel dimensions
The variety of solar panel configurations over the years has really been a headache for installers and balance of system providers. Six solar module manufacturers have launched a joint initiative to standardize designs for the next wave of higher power (700W+) modules. The 700W+ Photovoltaic Open Innovation Ecological Alliance launched on Dec. 15 and includes……
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Here are the keynote speakers for Intersolar and Energy Storage North America 2024
Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America (ISNA/ESNA), the industry’s flagship solar + storage event, today announced the lineup of keynote speakers for its highly-anticipated trade show and conference, taking place from January 17-19, 2024, at the San Diego Convention Center. “With unprecedented growth predicted over the next five years, it’s never been more important to pursue industry……
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IBEW adding dual-axis solar trackers, storage to net zero Detroit HQ expansion
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 58 will add three Mechatron Solar dual-axis solar trackers to expansion of their Corktown, Detroit corporate headquarters, the Zero Net Energy Center (ZNE). The planned 118.8 kW system, plus energy storage, are being installed by Motor City Electric during Q1 2024 to achieve Net Zero at the……
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Trina Solar plans to deliver PV modules in U.S. with a fleet of electric trucks
Trina Solar is rolling out a new fleet of Trina-branded trucks to deliver its photovoltaic (PV) modules for utility-scale solar projects in the U.S. This step marks the first phase in Trina’s fleet strategy, with the company to commence the electrification of its delivery fleet in 2024. “Our dynamic vision for delivering large utility-scale projects……