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Enphase IQ8 microinverters are now Build America, Buy America compliant

Enphase microinverters made at its U.S. contract manufacturing facilities used in federal infrastructure projects are now eligible for participation in programs including the Solar for All initiative. January 24, 2025 Enphase Energy, a specialist in microinverter-based solar and battery systems, announced that its IQ8 Microinverters for residential and commercial applications, specifically the IQ8HC-72-M-DOM-US and IQ8P-3P-72-E-DOM-US …

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Global solar panel oversupply ‘is still there’

Markets / By Staff

At the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, pv magazine spoke with two OPIS analysts about the current and projected price trajectory in the global supply chain. According to their analysis, overcapacity remains difficult to be kept in control, which makes an increase in solar module prices very unlikely, at least in the near …

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Solar panel, racking integration positioned to fulfill domestic content requirements

Installation / By Staff

An integration between First Solar’s domestic-made modules and Terrasmart’s trackers is expected to satisfy the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) domestic content bonus requirements. Made for ground-mounted solar installations, the integration uses First Solar’s Series 7 TR1 module and Terrasmart’s fixed-tilt racks and its TerraTrak 1P single-axis tracker. The companies said the pairing will “confidently” meet the …

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Solar Battle of the Bands returns to Intersolar next month

Industry / By Staff

“We are all so excited to be getting the band back together and are ready to rock,” said Johan Alfsen of SnapNrack, who founded SBOB in 2011. “The solar coaster has been on a bumpy ride and the very talented people that make up the solar industry are what keep us all pushing forward. It’s …

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Republican Congress members support retaining clean energy tax credits

Policy / By Staff

At least eight Republican Congress members voiced support for retaining tax credits created by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. January 23, 2025 Among the many changes to U.S. energy policy in the first days of the second Trump Administration, one that is highly anticipated by the renewable energy industry is the potential cuts to …

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Trina donates solar panels to Wisconsin nonprofit pursuing decarbonization

Industry / By Staff

Trinasolar US announced it is donating more than 1,200 PERC solar modules for use in Wisconsin solar projects through the Couillard Solar Foundation (CSF). The modules, totaling 479 kW, will help power rural households, schools, nonprofits and other community organizations. “We are deeply committed to supporting the Wisconsin community by actively engaging in partnerships, fostering open …

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State solar policy increasingly moving away from traditional net metering

Policy / By Staff

The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its 2024 annual review and Q4 update edition of The 50 States of Solar. The quarterly series tracks state regulatory and legislative discussions and actions on distributed solar policy. The Q4 report finds that 47 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, took some type …

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50 States of Solar report: Utilities pushed for more fixed charges in 2024

Industry / By Staff

The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its 2024 annual review and Q4 update edition of The 50 States of Solar. The quarterly series provides insights on state regulatory and legislative discussions and actions on distributed solar policy, with a focus on net metering, distributed solar valuation, community solar, residential fixed charges, residential demand …

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Wood Mackenzie predicts solar growth will stagnate in 2025

Installation / By Staff

Wood Mackenzie’s latest report forecasts that 493 GW (DC) of solar will be added throughout the world this year, compared to 495 GW in 2024. Solar module prices are expected to rise this year as manufacturers aim to recover profit losses from the past two years. January 23, 2025 From pv magazine Global The global …

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Colorado electric co-op enters PPA with Silicon Ranch for 150-MW solar project

Industry / By Staff

Another solar project by Silicon Ranch. United Power, an electric cooperative serving Colorado’s northern front range, announces the signing of a power purchase agreement for its latest solar resource, the 150-MW Byers Solar Farm. The new solar installation is being developed in partnership with Silicon Ranch. “Byers Solar Farm continues United Power’s march toward energy …

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Month: January 2025