Articles written by Christian Roselund

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Diligence is due, standards are needed pv magazine’s Quality Roundtable at Solar Power International this year covered everything from backsheet failures to faulty connectors causing fires at PV arrays. But in the end, it all comes down to the same thing: a need for better standards and due diligence from a wide range of parties.
Christian Roselund
Nov 12, 2019
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SunPower splits in two The U.S. company’s transformation from solar manufacturer to the second-largest residential PV company in the nation is complete after it spun off its high-efficiency cell and module production unit into a new entity, in partnership with Chinese wafer maker TZS.
Christian Roselund
Nov 11, 2019
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The largest private coal company in the United States just went bankrupt Despite promises by President Trump to save the coal industry, the crisis in the sector is clear. Solar, wind and batteries have the world to gain.
Christian Roselund
Oct 31, 2019
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Enphase is riding high Enphase’s Q3 results show a company that has turned its fortunes around, with revenues more than doubling and high profitability, but questions remain around growth potential.
Christian Roselund
Oct 31, 2019
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Tesla unveils a bigger, better, simpler Solar Roof – at a 40% discount Elon Musk has officially launched the third phase of his crusade to make a successful solar roof tile, with promises that this time it is going to be a success.
Christian Roselund
Oct 29, 2019
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First Solar is sold out through mid-2021 The thin film PV maker has reported solid third-quarter results after the opening of its massive, 1.3 GW factory in Ohio.
Christian Roselund
Oct 25, 2019
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8minute, Capital Dynamics complete massive Springbok PV project in California The 121 MWdc Springbok 3 project in Kern County, California, brings the Springbok series to 448 MW, as Capital Dynamics continues its investments in U.S. solar.
Christian Roselund
Oct 16, 2019
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It’s official: The bifacial tariff exemption is over The office of the U.S. Trade Representative has removed the exemption of bifacial products from Section 201 tariffs, effective October 28.
Christian Roselund
Oct 08, 2019
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Roth: Trump administration could end bifacial tariff exemption The U.S. Trade Representative has not responded to claims it will end the exemption from Section 201 duties. If true, the development could be a big hit for Asian PV manufacturers and an annoyance for the U.S. market – but a positive for First Solar.
Christian Roselund
Oct 04, 2019
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