Valmont Solar opens mounting system factory in Brazil
Valmont Solar says its new production facility boasts the largest tracker control system manufacturing unit in Brazil and will create more than 300 new jobs. The solar tracker specialist says the factory will serve as a vital supply hub for the Latin American market.
pv magazine Awards 2023: The winners
More than 200 entries from across 39 countries made up the field for the pv magazine Awards 2023 and there was genuine innovation on display in all categories. Significant demands have been placed on the solar and energy storage industries in 2023, but that hasn’t stopped the sector from making great leaps in performance. The winners of the pv magazine Awards 2023 serve as shining examples of what can be achieved through a continuous improvement philosophy.
SolarPower Europe publishes guidelines for floating PV
SolarPower Europe has published guidelines for floating solar to offer an overview of the European market and the global landscape, with practical advice for project developers.
Novel mathematical model to assess wind stability of solar trackers
Researchers from Spain have developed a method to estimate the critical speed a tracker can withstand. They found “good agreement” when comparing the model to experimental results.
Soltec introduces hail defense algorithm for solar trackers
Hail losses in the United States exceeded $1 billion in 2021.
U.S. gov releases guidance for clean energy Investment Tax Credit
Section 48 guidance has been released, updating the requirements for the ITC under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Guosheng starts building 10 GW HJT cell factory
Guosheng says it will invest CNY 5.2 billion ($722 million) in a new 10 GW heterojunction (HJT) solar cell production facility.
The Hydrogen Stream: India, Saudi Arabia sign hydrogen agreement
India and Saudi Arabia have agreed to develop electrical interconnections and low-carbon hydrogen, while Masdar has partnered with Boeing ion the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry.
Nextracker reaches 10 GW of annual manufacturing capacity in India
US-based solar tracker specialist Nextracker has reached 10 GW of annual manufacturing capacity in India.
BayWa re continues talks on sale of PV distribution business
BayWa re says it needs to find a buyer for its PV distribution unit, Solar Trade, by the end of this year.
