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Month: August 2022

REC Silicon still on track to reopen Moses Lake polysilicon factory in 2023

With manufacturing credits once again included in a congressional reconciliation bill, new solar development plans could be back on the table in the United States. The current draft of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 includes $370 billion in energy and climate spending, with manufacturing credits as presented in the former Solar Energy Manufacturing …

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Solar FlexRack fixed-tilt systems installed in Central American market for first time

Solar FlexRack supplied its fixed tilt mounting systems to the Central American market for the first time as part of the Zacapa Solar project in Guatemala. The 9 MW distributed solar generation project was developed by Kruger Energy. Located in Zacapa, Guatemala, this behind-the-meter project is now operational and will provide more reliable and affordable …

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Enphase announces five million microinverters shipped from Salcomp factory in India

Since 2020, Salcomp has manufactured Enphase Microinverters and other components in a factory in India for the North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific markets. August 1, 2022 Enphase Energy, Inc., the leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, announced today that Salcomp, a global high-precision manufacturer, has shipped more than five million Enphase IQ Microinverters. Since …

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Nearly all smart inverter manufacturers will be delivering smart inverters within a year

As several states will soon require smart inverters for new distributed resources, and more are considering such a requirement, nearly all manufacturers will be delivering smart inverters that meet a new industry standard by August 2023, finds an analysis by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council. August 1, 2022 States that require smart inverters for new …

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Only one PV project to compete in Quebec’s 780 MW renewables tender

From pv magazine global Canada-based power company Hydro-Quebec has revealed the bidders of two renewable energy tenders it launched in December 2021. For a 300 MW tender for wind power, the utility received 11 project proposals with a combined capacity of 2.1 GW, while for a 480 MW procurement exercise for renewable electricity the company received 13 projects totaling 2.1 …

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Standard Solar begins 1.3-MW portfolio for Maryland county

Standard Solar and Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works in Maryland have begun work to develop a solar project providing clean energy to Bureau of Utility Operations facilities. The systems will be located in Millersville and consist of a combination of four carports and seven rooftop solar arrays, totaling 1.3 MW. “This project shows …

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August solar policy snapshots

All eyes are on the Senate as the most transformative climate bill in U.S. history is considered. Over 100 California city, county government leaders ask CPUC to reject new solar feesSacramento, California As the California Public Utilities Commission continues to deliberate on NEM 3.0, city and county government leaders across the state are asking the …

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