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Solar stocks nosedive as Trump victory is secured
With a Republican White House, Senate, and the House of Representatives up for grabs, core solar industrial policy will possibly be repealed.
California EV maker unveils solar car with 64 km of daily, charge-free range
Aptera Motors, a California-based solar electric vehicle maker, has demonstrated its first production-intent design vehicle. It says it will offer up to 40 miles (64 km) of daily range from its onboard solar cells.
Canadian solar glass manufacturer to open US factory
Canadian Premium Sand (CPS) plans to open a 4 GW solar glass factory in the United States, in addition to 6 GW of annual production in Manitoba, Canada.
First Solar warns global solar manufacturers of patent infringement
The U.S. solar panel manufacturer has sent letters to Longi, Trina Solar, Jinko Solar, JA Solar and Canadian Solar saying it believes the companies are infringing on its patents.
First Solar misses on Q3 revenue, lowers 2025 guidance
First Solar fell short of third-quarter revenue expectations, lowering its 2025 guidance. The US thin-film solar manufacturer cited slower project execution as a factor affecting revenue.
US election casts shadow over swing states hosting new solar investments
A shift in the US presidency could jeopardize billions of dollars in investment and thousands of jobs in key election swing states, which hold 48% of announced clean energy manufacturing investments.
US solar factories: From announcements to reality
Now that incentives from the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are well understood, global manufacturers are announcing factories in the United States to constitute much of the solar supply chain. While some plans have been scrapped already, and more cancellations are expected, the broader trend is unprecedented growth.
What to expect in a residential solar loan in U.S. market
A report from Energysage reviews common terms for residential solar loans.
Trina Solar files with U.S. Trade Commission to protect TOPCon solar patents
The Chinese solar panel manufacturer filed patent complaints against Runergy and Adani Green Energy.
Average U.S. residential solar project breaks even at 7.5 years, said EnergySage
A report from marketplace operator EnergySage noted that average system costs are declining, and payback periods are improving. It highlighted a recent market share capture from Tesla in the inverter and energy storage market.
