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US Air Force funds ‘quantum dot’ photovoltaic window project
UbiQD, a New Mexico-based nanotechnology developer, has created new transparent solar windows.
Biden signs largest climate, energy package in US history
US President Joe Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, ushering in a new decade of $370 billion in climate and energy spending.
More than 3 GW of solar panels held by US customs under forced labor law
ROTH Capital Partners reports 3 GW have been seized under enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
Quanex releases new solar panel sealant
Texas-based Quanex’s new sealant helps to delay power losses over a PV module’s lifetime and extends useful lifetimes by locking out moisture.
US added 4.2 GW of solar in H1
The US Energy Information Administration expects 17.8 GW of solar capacity to be added to the grid by the end of this year.
Global energy storage deployment may hit 500 GW by 2031
Wood Mackenzie said it expects the United States and China to represent 75% of global energy storage demand in a highly consolidated market.
World could install 250 GW of solar this year, claims Bloomberg analyst
Rob Barnett, a senior clean energy analyst for Bloomberg, forecasts a 30% increase in global PV deployment this year, and double-digit growth through 2025.
Tigo releases design quality tool for large commercial solar
The US module level power electronics provider also introduced an installer certification course.
US 2021 solar panel shipments total $9.8 billion at $0.34/W
Solar module prices fell despite supply chain pressures, rising shipping costs, and increased materials costs.
US to extend Investment Tax Credit for solar at 30% to 2032
As written in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the tax credit will begin at 30% and step down to 26% in 2033 and 22% in 2034.
