Nexamp orders 1.5 GW of Heliene solar modules
Nexamp has ordered 1.5 GW of Heliene solar modules to support the construction of about 400 new community solar projects in the United States.
Variables to consider in solar module procurement
While module procurement decisions in the past several years have largely been dictated by price, shifting dynamics in the industry are changing that. Factors such as supply chain reliability and traceability, changes in module technologies, and extreme weather events are shifting the decision-making processes for purchasers. In this pv magazine webinar, we will review these factors and others to consider when making a purchase.
US startup unveils pre-assembled residential solar canopy
Nevada-based World4Solar has designed HelioWing, a modular solar canopy that comes preconfigured and can be installed in just one day.
Bila Solar to make lightweight solar modules in US
Bila Solar – a Singapore-based developer of glassless, frameless PV modules – has announced plans to invest about $35 million to renovate a factory in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Solar for wildfire detection
Dryad Networks has developed an AI-powered sensor to detect wildfires and notify first responders.
PV cell technology trends
Ongoing innovation in PV cell technology will have major impacts as solar is deployed at a “multi-terawatt scale” over the next two decades, according to a global team of scientists.
Arizona approves cut to compensation rates for rooftop PV
The authorities in Arizona have upheld the precedent of capping the reduction at 10% for compensation rates for rooftop PV, following a proposal for a 37% cut. However, there is a possibility of new risks emerging, according to the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Engie acquires Broad Reach Power
Engie has acquired 350 MW of operating storage assets and 880 MW of assets under construction from US battery specialist Broad Reach Power, with commissioning of the latter assets expected by the end of 2024.
Driving down solar costs key to unlocking green hydrogen future
Jim Tyler, CEO of solar tech specialist Erthos, says that reducing the cost of solar electricity will be needed to unlock the next chapter of the energy transition: a green hydrogen economy.
El Niño threatens US winter solar generation
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, presents that El Niño will likely bring lower than normal solar power production through winter in the United States. Its analysis is based on data collected from previous El Niño events.
