Markets & Finance

The total solar workforce in the US reached nearly 280,000 workers at the end of 2023, according to IREC's Solar Jobs Census report.

Modules will need to pass the 2021 version of the IEC 61215 testing series if they are to be approved by the CEC.

The aid will take the form of direct grants and will be open for companies producing solar panels and batteries among others.

New Zealand solar PV developer Lodestone Energy has signed a solar agreement with poultry provider Inghams to match its electricity consumption via solar PV power plants.

LONGi has released its performance report for H1 2024, which includes the shipment of close to 80GW of cells, wafers and modules.

The company announced a 'strategic realignment' of its operations to 'ensure [a] return to profitability'.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with French developer Engie to source green electricity from the newly-built 300MW Wellington North Solar Farm in New South Wales, Australia.

A group of investment firms led by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has partnered with the government of the Solomon Islands to finance new solar PV power plants, increase rooftop solar PV installations, and support the islands’ power sector reforms.

EDF Renewables, the Korea Western Power Company (KOWEPO) and Masdar have reached financial close for the 1.5GW Al Ajban solar project.

Some key takeaways from the solar industry at this year's RE+ event held in Anaheim, California, including the upcoming election and IRA.