US researchers develop new organic solar cell architecture
A team of scientists based at New York University (NYU)’s Tandon School of Engineering has developed a method of improving the performance of non-fullerene organic solar cells, by introducing a crystallizing agent.
1366 abandons plans for US factory
The innovative wafer maker will be building its first commercial-scale factory overseas.
US energy storage begins to take off
Despite a lackluster Q4, GTM Research predicts that the U.S. energy storage market is going to boom in 2018, driven by both policy support and falling prices.
SolarWorld Americas gets $5 million loan from creditors
Creditors will allow SolarWorld Americas to borrow more than US$5 million. This should bring operations up to full capacity in the coming months.
Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs to increase solar costs
The U.S. President has announced a 25% tariff on imported steel and 10% on aluminum. While the details remain unclear, this will inevitably raise prices for solar PV installations.
Enphase seeks Section 201 exclusion for AC modules
The company has registered as a lobbyist with K Street’s most experienced World Trade Organisation (WTO) law firm – Sidley Austin LLP.
Tesla begins installation of world’s largest rooftop PV system
The battery, solar and EV maker’s Gigactory in Nevada is projected to be the world’s largest building by footprint when its completed, and its rooftop can fit roughly 100,000 solar panels.
Ontario utility OPG makes room for solar at demolished coal power plant
The partnership between OPG and the Six Nations of the Grand River development Corporation is set to deliver 44 MW of solar energy when the plant is finished in 2019.
Solar rises to nearly 2% of US generation in 2017
Generation from U.S. solar increased 41% last year to 1.9% of all electricity, with solar making up more than 10% of generation in California, Nevada, Hawaii and Vermont.
Enphase shows turnaround in Q4 results
The struggling microinverter maker narrowed its losses considerably in Q4, as it unveils new products and expands in new markets.
