Tag: PV modules

  • ‘Greener’ solar wafer production coming to the United States

    NexWafe is a solar tech company we’ve had our eye on. The German company promotes the “greener” production of solar PV wafers via its EpiNex manufacturing solution that simplifies polysilicon production and reduces energy use. “This results in drastically lowered production costs for n-type monocrystalline wafers used for the majority of high-performing solar modules,” we’ve……

  • Qcells partners with SOLARCYCLE to recycle its solar panels in the United States

    The U.S. solar panel recycling industry is steadily coming into focus, led in a big way by SOLARCYCLE. Founded in 2022, SOLARCYCLE currently operates facilities in Odessa, Texas, and Mesa, Arizona, and has inked long-term partnerships with more than 40 of the nation’s largest solar energy companies. The latest? Qcells. Outside of First Solar, which……

  • Secondary market for solar panels continues to grow

    For the third year in a row, the PV Module Price Index for the Secondary Solar Market report from EnergyBin points to a growing secondary solar market. The price index tracks wholesale pricing and supply of crystalline-silicon (c-Si) modules that have fallen out of traditional distribution channels, and as a result are listed for resale……

  • Nine solar installers promoted in Panasonic Installer Program

    Panasonic Corporation of North America promoted two Elite and seven Premium level solar installers last week, expanding the number of homeowners who will gain access to the benefits of Panasonic’s EVERVOLT home energy solutions portfolio. The newly promoted Premium Installers will enjoy the benefits of access to qualified sales leads, marketing assets, training programs and……

  • Solar power performance in U.S. remains stable amid hottest year on record in 2023

    The United States saw stable solar performance, with some regions benefiting from the El Niño effect that brought more sunshine and less precipitation in 2023, according to a recent report from Solar data and software provider Solargis. Solar data and software provider Solargis has analyzed the annual performance of solar irradiance for 2023, revealing the……