Tag: News
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Next2Sun, iSun to build first vertical agrivoltaics system in Vermont
U.S. solar company iSun Inc. and German agrivoltaics pioneer Next2Sun Mounting Systems GmbH plan to build an innovative agrivoltaics system in Vermont. The companies have been cooperating since the beginning of 2023 to jointly establish Next2Sun’s vertical agrivoltaics system in the United States. Construction of the first agrivoltaics plant with the Next2Sun system will begin……
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Grappling with California’s solar market crash
A survey of California solar and storage companies found 17,000 jobs have or will be lost by the end of 2023 due the recent net metering changes. The massive job loss represents 22% of all solar jobs in California and is the largest loss of solar jobs in U.S. history. I’ve been in the solar……
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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……