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Solar has been largest source of new U.S. generating capacity for past 12 months

Credit: Alliant Energy A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data newly released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reveals that the mix of renewable energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) accounted for over 90% of total U.S. electrical generating capacity added in the first two-thirds of 2024. August was the …

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More TOPCon patent infringement complaints filed in the United States

Industry / By Staff

On Oct. 8, Trina Solar filed a patent infringement complaint against Canadian Solar in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, claiming that Canadian Solar was infringing on two of Trina’s patents related to TOPCon technology used in solar panel manufacturing. The two mentioned patents (Nos. 9,722,104 and 10,230,009) are the same ones …

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Sunrise brief: Polysilicon prices remain stable ahead of U.S. Department of Commerce’s anti-dumping ruling

Policy / By Staff

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Navigating solar panel supply challenges through digitalization

Markets / By Staff

High interest rates, excess warehouse inventory, and falling component prices have created a perfect storm for solar distributors since October 2023. BayWa re Solar Trade CEO Frank Jessel explains how the industry can embrace true digitalization to better navigate this volatility. October 21, 2024 From pv magazine 10/24 Normalized solar demand after June 2023, following …

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JinkoSolar, Trina say TOPCon modules outperform p-type back-contact panels

Markets / By Staff

JinkoSolar and Trina Solar have separately reported that on-field testing shows tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar modules outperform p-type back-contact PV modules in monthly power generation. October 18, 2024 From pv magazine Global Chinese solar module manufacturers JinkoSolar and Trina Solar have each published white papers this week that demonstrate their TOPCon panel technologies offer superior power yield …

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Aspen Power completes 8.5-MW community solar portfolio in Maine

Industry / By Staff

Aspen Power held ceremonies this week to celebrate the completion of two community solar sites in Corinth and Prospect, Maine, which together deliver 8.5 MW of renewable energy capacity. “These projects are more than just construction milestones for Aspen Power — they’re tangible steps toward a cleaner, more sustainable future for Maine,” said Jorge Vargas, …

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Sunrise brief: California farmers developing 20 GW solar-plus-storage plan

Installation / By Staff

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SparkCognition changes name to Avathon

Industry / By Staff

Avathon, the AI-driven company formerly known as SparkCognition, has unveiled a new AI platform that should improve various tasks associated with industrial businesses — maximizing uptime of capital-intensive assets, enabling efficient ramp-up in manufacturing and ensuring worker safety in industrial settings. With over $100 trillion of aging infrastructure and increasing strain from supply disruptions, workforce …

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CPUC Enhances Utility Distribution Planning to Better Meet Growth in Customer Demand

News / By Staff

SAN FRANCISCO– The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today improved the distribution planning and execution processes for utilities to make planning for electric grid upgrades more proactive, help utilities meet the rising demand for electricity, and reduce future delays for customer projects that require distribution upgrades. Improved Planning Through a decision approved today, the CPUC …

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Solar Liberty installs 600-kW solar portfolio for New York school district

Industry / By Staff

Leadership from the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Red Hook Central School District joined together at the Mill Road Elementary School to announce the completed installation of three rooftop solar systems at the district’s elementary, middle and high schools. The nearly $1.7 million solar arrays have a combined direct current capacity of 600 kW …

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Month: October 2024