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Mapa de la ACP de Estados Unidos que muestra instalaciones de fabricación de energía limpia actuales y previstas.
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The U.S. will have more than 950 clean energy manufacturing facilities by 2030: report A report from the American Clean Power Association says 825 existing clean energy manufacturing facilities currently support more than 215,000 American jobs at wages 35% higher than the average, contributing $31 billion to the U.S. GDP annually. The number of jobs is expected to grow to 374,000 by 2030.
Ben Zientara
Jun 01, 2026
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Applications & Installations
DNV publishes new floating PV safety standards Norwegian classification society DNV has published two new guidelines covering the structural design of floats for floating solar systems and their mooring and station keeping systems.
Patrick Jowett
May 20, 2026
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Markets & Policy
U.S. solar faces massive gap between stated capacity and real factory output The U.S. solar industry tracks billions in new factory investments, but upstream bottlenecks and strict trade enforcement mean active factory production continues to trail behind headline numbers. Solar Energy Industries Association organized the American Solar and Storage Manufacturing Expo on Capitol Hill, which brought manufacturers together to highlight $43.1 billion in announced domestic manufacturing investments since 2022.
Ryan Kennedy
May 20, 2026
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Applications & Installations
U.S. transformer market faces severe supply constraints Severe shortages of power transformers are stalling grid expansion as developers face skyrocketing prices and four year wait times for critical equipment.
Ryan Kennedy
May 12, 2026
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Applications & Installations
K2 Systems releases new mounting systems for ground-mounted PV The German manufacturer launched two mounting systems for utility-scale solar projects and small- and medium-scale installations, respectively. Both are designed to streamline installation with simplified components and modular layouts.
Lior Kahana
May 07, 2026
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Applications & Installations
AlphaTracker launches hydraulic mechanism that locks trackers during strong wind gusts The Portuguese manufacturer unveiled Maxi-Lock, an autonomous hydraulic mechanism that locks solar trackers during strong wind gusts or high-amplitude vibrations, and Smart-Slope, a universal joint-style system designed for uneven terrain. The company claims the technologies can reduce supply and maintenance costs, lower component counts, improve plant availability, and enable higher PV module integration in both conventional and agrivoltaic projects.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
May 07, 2026
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Applications & Installations
EU solar and storage push could cut power system costs by nearly half A scenario analysis by SolarPower Europe, modeled by Rystad Energy, finds that accelerating PV and battery storage deployment could save the European Union €223 billion ($260.7 billion) in gas imports between 2026 and 2030 and reduce wholesale electricity prices by 14% compared with 2025 levels.
Brian Publicover
May 05, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Resisting rust in solar Over a 30-year asset life, corrosion can evolve into a structural, electrical, and fire safety issue. Corrosion drives up operations and maintenance (O&M) costs, reduces resilience to extreme events, and in some cases, can force premature decommissioning or complete structural replacement Intertek CEA’s Nicholas Hudson and Ankil Sanghvi advise on best practices.
Nicholas Hudson and Ankil Sanghvi
Apr 29, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Saatvik Green Energy enters transformer manufacturing Indian solar manufacturer Saatvik Green Energy has acquired an 80% stake in Jaipur-based Melcon Transformers and Electricals, expanding into power transmission equipment. The move strengthens its position in a segment closely tied to India’s growing renewable energy sector.
Uma Gupta
Apr 24, 2026