Wood Mackenzie sees $114 billion in US renewables investments by 2031
The advanced manufacturing production (AMPC) credit and domestic content requirement (DCR) will be key to supporting the rapid development of the US renewable energy economy, says Wood Mackenzie.
GameChange releases new solar tracker
US tracker manufacturer GameChange Solar’s latest product launch follows its recently announced decision to increase its annual domestic manufacturing capacity to 24 GW.
Soltec, Enel to build new solar tracker factory in Spain
Enel and Soltec have revealed plans to open a new factory on the grounds of a former thermal power plant owned by Enel’s Endesa unit in Teruel, Spain.
Weekend read: Solar tops the bill
The US Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 sets aside $369 billion to decarbonize the economy and respond to climate change. pv magazine USA’s Anne Fischer and Ryan Kennedy report on the boost the landmark legislation is expected to provide to solar and battery deployment and manufacturing.
Agrivoltaic solar tracker uses cables instead of buried steel
Rute Foundation Systems says its Rute Suntracker system – designed for utility-scale, high-clearance solar – could potentially reduce steel use by 30%.
Terrain-following trackers evolving in Australia’s uneven market
Australia’s two main tracker companies, Nextracker and Array Technologies, are launching terrain-following products to mitigate and even eliminate the need for earthworks on site, opening up previously unsuitable land for solar.
Indian government approves second phase of solar manufacturing incentive scheme
The Indian cabinet allocated around $2.4 billion for the second phase of the incentive scheme.
A new era of made-in-USA solar
There are both challenges and benefits to boosting solar manufacturing in America. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes a host of measures to support the production of US renewable energy technologies and could foster a new era for made-in-America solar. pv magazine USA Senior Editor Anne Fischer explores the current status and outlook of US solar manufacturing.
PV Hardware to open 6 GW solar tracker factory in US
PV Hardware expects its new 6 GW plant to be operational by 2023. The planned factory is the latest in a wave of solar supply chain onshoring that has occurred since the passage of the US Inflation Reduction Act.
Arctech releases SkyWings single-axis solar tracker
Arctech has released a novel dual-row, single-axis solar tracker for use in different climates and topographies.
