Throughout generations, American farmers have harnessed the power of the sun to sustain their communities and contribute to the nation’s development. Presently, aided by solar module and storage technologies, agricultural communities are not only supplying the food that sustains us but also generating the clean energy that drives our economy. The combination of agriculture and solar energy …

Harvesting Sunshine: Solar is America’s Newest Cash CropThursday, Nov 02 2023 Read More »

In preparation for the 2023 solar Module Buyer’s Guide, we distributed a questionnaire to all significant solar panel manufacturers. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of their worldwide and U.S. capacities, highlights of innovations for the year, and showcases their leading product lines. Click on the products for detailed insights. To prepare for the 2023 PV Module …

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Thornova Solar, an American company specializing in bifacial TOPCon and PERC solar modules, is currently ramping up production at a facility in Vietnam. With the capability to manufacture 1.5 GW of modules, the company is ready to supply projects in utility-scale, commercial, and residential sectors. Thornova Solar also has plans to expand its production in the …

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Renewable energy isn’t inherently “green” or “Clean.” Solar energy is generated from products that are mass produced in factories thathave their own carbon footprints and environmental pros and cons that vary depending on the facility, company and/or country or state of origin. Renewable energy, such as solar power, is not automatically synonymous with being environmentally friendly …

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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has finalized the acquisition of 279 MWdc of cutting-edge thin film solar panels from First Solar for its Lawrence County Solar Project in Lawrence County, Alabama. The project is anticipated to begin commercial operation in 2027. The initiative highlights TVA’s increasing focus on solar energy in the area. By 2025, …

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First Solar has revealed its intentions to construct a fifth solar module manufacturing facility in the United States, with an investment of up to $1.1 billion. The anticipated completion and commissioning of the new facility are set for the first half of 2026. This facility will produce First Solar’s Series 7 modules, which are projected …

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EnergyBin unveiled the PV Hardware Trade Analysis H1 2023 report. This report offers a glimpse into the market insights accessible through PV hardware trade on the EnergyBin exchange platform, showcasing product categories available for resale, purchase requests, prominent brands for buyers and sellers, as well as information on solar module availability and pricing. EnergyBin, a …

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