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Bifacial panels, representing 98% of U.S. solar imports, may soon be subject to tariffs
The Biden Administration is expected to revoke tariff exemptions on bifacial solar modules following a petition led by Qcells, a company with a multi-billion-dollar investment in U.S. manufacturing.
US government offers funds to improve siting, permitting for renewables
The US Department of Energy (DoE) has announced up to $22 million in funds under its Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program.
Solar asset underperformance estimated to cause $4.6 billion in preventable losses
Analyzing a global dataset of 125 GW of PV systems, drone operator Raptor Maps marked a rising trend of system underperformance.
Qcells, Solarcycle aim to jointly recover 95% of solar panel value
Qcells and Solarcycle have established the first US solar recycling alliance.
Global solar corporate funding up 42% in 2023
Investors and developers raised more than $34.3 billion in 160 deals last year, according to a new report by Mercom Capital.
Long-duration storage market to hit $223 billion in 20 years, says IDTechEx
Alternatives to lithium-ion batteries will likely emerge in the years to come, according to a new report by IDTechEx.
US secondary market for PV modules offers low-cost buying opportunities
EnergyBin has reviewed pricing comparisons and trends in the US secondary market for solar panels.
US startup offering UL-certified vertical PV systems
Sunstall has developed a vertical PV system that facilitates energy production in space-limited areas. It is the first system of its kind to secure certification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for the US market
Largest US solar-storage project goes online
A new 875 MW solar project in California features nearly 2 million solar panels and offers more than 3 GWh of energy storage.
Enphase unveils new three-phase inverters
Enphase has released 208 V three-phase inverters for the small commercial market. The advancing hardware comes with a specialized support team and tailored design tools.
