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US solar manufacturer First Solar has started an investigation into several crystalline-silicon cell solar manufacturers for potential infringement of its patents.

The Energy Storage for Resilient Homes Act would allow residents of the two states to use funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to purchase residential BESS.

SunPower said the decision was not made "lightly" and will consider options to support its mutual customers and collective business pipeline.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a loan of up to US$861.3 million to support 200MW of solar PV and 285MW/1,140MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Puerto Rico.

The corporate world is taking an increased interest in community solar, which can take multiple forms, from tax equity to offtake.

US-based off-grid solar product manufacturer d.light has secured US$176 million to support its PayGo consumer loan offering in three African countries.

The facility can process up to 100,000 tonnes of decommissioned solar modules per year that can reduce electronic waste sent to landfills.

“We believe this policy will unlock opportunities for renewables as it increases electricity supply avenues."

Egypt aims to accelerate the approval process for new renewables capacity to be constructed in the country.

US energy technology company Generac has been awarded a US$200 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) to deploy residential solar PV and energy storage systems in Puerto Rico.