Tag: News
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KORE Power taking orders on DC Block energy storage units, made in the U.S.
Last year, KORE Power broke ground on the KOREPlex in Buckeye, Arizona, where it plans to domestically produce lithium-ion battery cells, modules and packs for the energy storage and e-mobility sectors. Construction will continue throughout 2024, with the facility’s first lines producing battery cells in 2025. As a bit of a preview for what you……
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Trina Solar president explains their path forward in U.S. solar market
2024 is a big year for Trina Solar in the United States. The shining example is the new 1.35 million sq ft solar PV manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas, expected to be completed later in the year. The company is investing more than $200 million in property and equipment, and it will produce higher power……
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BayWa r.e. U.S. Solar Distribution names new CEO
BayWa r.e. announced Ken Lima as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BayWa r.e.’s U.S. Solar Distribution business, effective January 8, 2024. Lima brings over a decade of experience in the renewable energy industry, having previously held leadership positions at Soligent, Tesla, and SolarCity. “Throughout my time in the renewable energy industry, I have observed BayWa……
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Questions left for domestic content tax rules for U.S. solar components
This piece was contributed by Yezin Taha, founder of Nevados, an all-terrain solar tracker manufacturer. Apart from solar power’s environmental advantages, PV has geographic advantages — energy generated anywhere you need it, with no fuel inputs. That “local energy” advantage shrinks, however, if you need to source components from the other side of the world….…
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CEC awards dcbel $52M grant to deploy EV chargers in California that respond to grid signals
The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program made up to $300 million in grant funds available “to accelerate the development and deployment of easy-to-use charging products which help customers manage electric vehicle (EV) charging and respond to dynamic grid signals.” This is the second phase of funding under the Responsive, Easy Charging Products With Dynamic……