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A Closer Look at the Solar Industry’s Drastic Cost Reductions

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A Closer Look at the Solar Industry’s Drastic Cost Reductions

Prices continue sinking, but not without “substantial near-term risk.”

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | August 8, 2018

07.30.18 Manufacturing 3

Heliene's revamped facility will begin production in August.

Heliene Will Become First Foreign Solar Company to Produce Modules After Trump Tariffs

Tariffs aren’t the only reason the Canadian company set up operations in America.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

07.12.18 BOS/Inverters 2

The move will put the company into conflict with new and larger adversaries.

SolarEdge Is Chasing Several New Markets. Utility-Scale Solar Is the Latest

The inverter company has expanded simultaneously into smart homes, uninterruptible power and virtual power plants.

by Julian Spector

A Look at 3 Projects Accelerating the Energy Transition

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A Look at 3 Projects Accelerating the Energy Transition

Energy players don’t always have space to experiment. This program encourages it.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | July 10, 2018

07.03.18 Manufacturing 40

Yingli’s Slow-Motion Financial Crash Causes Another Stock Exchange Delisting

“Yingli’s stock never recovered after its first delisting. Since serious concerns regarding the company’s liquidity were never adequately addressed, it was unlikely that it would pique investor interest.”

by Eric Wesoff

07.03.18 Manufacturing 48

REC Silicon cut 40 percent of its remaining workforce this week.

REC Silicon Lays Off 100 Workers, Warns Trump Is Taking ‘No Action’ to Negotiate a Solar Deal

While solar manufacturers plan new factories in the U.S., a major polysilicon producer suffers.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

06.27.18 Manufacturing 9

The South Korean technology giant will invest $28 million in the factory that's expected to create 160 new full-time jobs.

LG to Build New 500MW Solar Module Manufacturing Plant in Alabama

Solar companies have now exceeded the 2.5-gigawatt cell quota under the Section 201 trade case remedy.

by Julia Pyper

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06.14.18 Manufacturing 4

SQN's CEO said the Section 201 trade case was a

SQN Releases Suniva From Bankruptcy, Plans to Reboot Operations

The financial firm has taken ownership of Suniva’s technology, licenses and manufacturing capacity. SQN is now seeking a partner to revitalize the company.

by Julia Pyper

06.12.18 BOS/Inverters 17

SunPower's Equinox home solar system will soon come with a custom line of Enphase IQ microinverters.

Enphase to Acquire SunPower’s Microinverter Business

Under the deal, Enphase will scrap SunPower’s legacy microinverters previously acquired from SolarBridge Technologies.

by Julia Pyper

05.30.18 Manufacturing 6

Solar tariffs may be a catalyst in Hanwha's decision, but still may not be a boon for the U.S. solar market.

Hanwha Q Cells Korea Announces Solar Module Manufacturing Plant in Georgia

“The new manufacturing fab is testament to Hanwha Q Cells Korea’s commitment to the U.S. market, in spite of the recently imposed trade barriers.”

by Julia Pyper

Energy Storage vs. Gas: Watch the Entire Event On-Demand

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Energy Storage vs. Gas: Watch the Entire Event On-Demand

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by Nicholas Rinaldi | May 21, 2018

05.14.18 Markets & Policy 12

As the impacts of the Section 201 tariffs become clearer, utility-scale developers come to terms with their balance sheets.

Cypress Creek Halts 1.5GW of Solar Development Due to Tariffs, Seeks Module Exemption

“Because utility-scale solar is extremely price-sensitive, the tariff forced us to re-evaluate some of our projects.”

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

The Rise of Performance-Based Regulation and Other Policy Developments

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The Rise of Performance-Based Regulation and Other Policy Developments

Connecticut cuts net metering; Washington, D.C. proposes a new DER authority; Colorado passes an energy storage bill; and more.

by Julia Pyper | May 11, 2018

Solar Software Summit 2018: Watch the Entire Event On-Demand

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Solar Software Summit 2018: Watch the Entire Event On-Demand

GTM Squared members get exclusive access to the industry’s leading event devoted to the solar software ecosystem.

by Nicholas Rinaldi | May 10, 2018

05.07.18 Manufacturing 0

Suniva's creditors will auction off its goods.

Suniva Is Being Carved Up and Sold for Parts

The company’s creditors have permission to auction its assets.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

Polls: Nevadans Want Energy Choice, Americans Don’t Want Solar Tariffs

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Polls: Nevadans Want Energy Choice, Americans Don’t Want Solar Tariffs

Recent polls show strong support for renewable energy in the U.S.

by Julia Pyper | April 28, 2018

04.27.18 Policy 8

The Trump administration is looking to use a Cold War-era defense act to shore up coal and nuclear.

Energy in Trump’s America: Who’s Picking Winners and Losers Now?

In this episode of the Political Climate podcast, we debate picking favorites in the energy space, and whether or not the Climate Solutions Caucus is political greenwashing.

by Julia Pyper

04.26.18 Manufacturing 14

Tax reform played a role in First Solar's decision-making.

First Solar to Open a New US Manufacturing Plant

The 1.2-gigawatt factory will produce the company’s Series 6 thin-film PV modules, which are exempt from the solar tariffs plaguing competitors.

by Julia Pyper

04.20.18 Markets & Policy 38

New Bipartisan Legislation Would Repeal Trump’s Solar Tariffs

“I don’t know what good can possibly come as a consequence of stifling the growth of solar power.”

by Julia Pyper

What Does 100 Gigawatts per Year of Solar Look Like?

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What Does 100 Gigawatts per Year of Solar Look Like?

As developed markets moderate growth, emerging markets “are just getting started.”

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | April 20, 2018

04.19.18 Manufacturing 1

Trump's tariffs are shifting the U.S. solar manufacturing landscape.

The Trumpian Politics Behind SunPower’s Planned Purchase of SolarWorld USA

On this week’s Energy Gang podcast: Trump wanted a win, so SunPower gave him a win.

by Stephen Lacey

04.18.18 Manufacturing 6

Purchasing SolarWorld will give SunPower a comprehensive product offering.

SunPower CEO: SolarWorld Acquisition ‘Aligns Us’ With the Trump Admin

SunPower makes a “bold bet” that investing in American manufacturing will free the company from painful tariffs.

by Julia Pyper

04.18.18 Manufacturing 8

SunPower is vying for SolarWorld's American assets.

SolarWorld Asked Trade Officials to Exclude SunPower From Tariffs. Now SunPower Is Buying SolarWorld

“There was obviously a huge conflict of interest when they wrote support for excluding SunPower’s technology but not others.”

by Stephen Lacey, Julia Pyper, Emma Foehringer Merchant

04.18.18 PV Modules 11

Technology and innovation drive the next generation of PV solutions.

Bifacial Plus Tracking Boosts Solar Energy Yield by 27 Percent

Recent testing shows bifacial PERC modules can significantly increase energy yields.

by GTM Creative Strategies

04.04.18 Wind Markets & Policy 11

Chinese-made wind products potentially subject to tariffs made up 25 percent of U.S. imports in 2017.

Trump Targets Chinese Wind, Battery and EV Imports, With Limited US Impact

Solar products were not included on the administration’s list of products that could be subject to new tariffs.

by Julia Pyper

Sunrun Pulls 2020 Forecast, Cuts Jobs as Coronavirus Hits Residential Solar

Coronavirus Is Forcing Home Solar Companies to Sell Virtually. Maybe That’s a Good Thing.

$1B Gemini Solar-Plus-Storage Project Hits Permitting Hiccup in Nevada

2019 Was the Year Everything Changed for Utilities and Energy Storage

New York's Coronavirus Threat Pushes Grid Operators to Work and Live in Isolation

Virginia Regulators Reject Key Parts of Dominion’s Smart Meter, Grid Upgrade Plan

Hybrid Power Plants Are Growing Rapidly, But Are They a Good Idea?

The 5 Most Promising Long-Duration Storage Technologies Left Standing

WoodMac: Distributed Storage Outlook Shrinks for 2020 Due to Coronavirus

Germany’s Maxed-Out Grid Is Causing Trouble Across Europe

Northland Power Acquires Early-Stage Offshore Wind Project on Canada's West Coast

Wind Giant Iberdrola Throws Its Weight Behind Floating Offshore Market

Aligning Labor and Climate in a Changing Economy

10 Rooftop Solar and Storage Predictions for the Next Decade

3 Predictions for US Renewables and Storage Markets in 2025

Maximizing Storage Attachment Rates: Solutions for Solar EPCs

AI-Powered Hyper-Personalization, AMI Analytics And Unlocking New Utility Business Models

How to Use Software to Meet California’s Solar Mandate

Manufacturing

A Closer Look at the Solar Industry’s Drastic Cost Reductions

Heliene Will Become First Foreign Solar Company to Produce Modules After Trump Tariffs

SolarEdge Is Chasing Several New Markets. Utility-Scale Solar Is the Latest

A Look at 3 Projects Accelerating the Energy Transition

Next-Generation Energy Technologies Are Constrained by Outdated Markets. Here’s How to Fix Them

Yingli’s Slow-Motion Financial Crash Causes Another Stock Exchange Delisting

REC Silicon Lays Off 100 Workers, Warns Trump Is Taking ‘No Action’ to Negotiate a Solar Deal

LG to Build New 500MW Solar Module Manufacturing Plant in Alabama

Wood Mackenzie: What Crashing LNG Prices Mean for Renewables

Even in Rosiest Scenario, Gigawatts of US Solar May Be Delayed by Coronavirus

How Coronavirus Is Altering Energy Demand and Bending Load Curves

SQN Releases Suniva From Bankruptcy, Plans to Reboot Operations

Enphase to Acquire SunPower’s Microinverter Business

Hanwha Q Cells Korea Announces Solar Module Manufacturing Plant in Georgia

Energy Storage vs. Gas: Watch the Entire Event On-Demand

Cypress Creek Halts 1.5GW of Solar Development Due to Tariffs, Seeks Module Exemption

The Rise of Performance-Based Regulation and Other Policy Developments

Solar Software Summit 2018: Watch the Entire Event On-Demand

Suniva Is Being Carved Up and Sold for Parts

Polls: Nevadans Want Energy Choice, Americans Don’t Want Solar Tariffs

Energy in Trump’s America: Who’s Picking Winners and Losers Now?

First Solar to Open a New US Manufacturing Plant

New Bipartisan Legislation Would Repeal Trump’s Solar Tariffs

What Does 100 Gigawatts per Year of Solar Look Like?

The Trumpian Politics Behind SunPower’s Planned Purchase of SolarWorld USA

SunPower CEO: SolarWorld Acquisition ‘Aligns Us’ With the Trump Admin

SolarWorld Asked Trade Officials to Exclude SunPower From Tariffs. Now SunPower Is Buying SolarWorld

Bifacial Plus Tracking Boosts Solar Energy Yield by 27 Percent

Trump Targets Chinese Wind, Battery and EV Imports, With Limited US Impact