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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Israel-based independent power producer (IPP) Econergy has initiated commercial operations at a 92MW solar PV project in Romania. Situated in Parau, the project is jointly owned by Econergy and the French renewable energy investment fund RGreen. Econergy oversaw the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) management services throughout the development of the solar PV plant. Additionally, …
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Dominion Energy in the United States has disclosed its intention to solicit bids for the acquisition of fresh solar, land-based wind, and energy storage ventures in Virginia. Dominion Energy is set to consider five categories of proposals, encompassing new solar photovoltaic (PV) projects and PV solar generation combined with battery energy storage systems (BESS). In …
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As part of their graduate degree program, students at the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design constructed a house equipped with a 16-panel rooftop solar system. The 432 Indiana Street House marks the 16th consecutive LEED Platinum project accomplished by Studio 804, an experiential learning initiative at the University of Kansas tailored for …
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Canadian Solar Inc. and EDF Renewables North America have entered into a multi-year agreement for module supply. Under the terms of the agreement, Canadian Solar will supply up to 7 GW of high-efficiency N-type TOPCon solar modules manufactured at the company’s new facility in Mesquite, Texas. Between 2024 and 2030, Canadian Solar is set to supply …
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Canadian Solar Inc. and EDF Renewables North America have entered into a multi-year agreement for module supply. Under the terms of the agreement, Canadian Solar will supply up to 7 GW of high-efficiency N-type TOPCon solar modules manufactured at the company’s new facility in Mesquite, Texas. Between 2024 and 2030, Canadian Solar is set to supply …
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Maxeon Solar Technologies has chosen Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the site for its inaugural manufacturing plant in the United States. This upcoming 3 GW facility will produce TOPCon silicon cells and Maxeon’s exclusive shingled-cell Performance Line solar modules, with a projected investment exceeding $1 billion. The Maxeon facility is anticipated to mark the debut of …
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The history of Black Americans is fundamental to the history, current state, and future of the U.S. solar and storage industry. During Black History Month, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is dedicated to honoring the contributions of Black leaders, providing support to enhance representation, and pushing for policies that tackle the disparities within our …
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