Americas

US community solar developer Nexamp has raised US$520 million to expand its operations into new markets and execute its existing project pipeline.

Grid connection backlog increased by 27% YOY in the US with about 2.6TW of generation and storage capacity now seeking grid interconnection.

Renewable energy financier Excelsior Energy Capital has signed a 2GW solar module supply agreement with Canadian-headquartered solar manufacturer Heliene.

Minnesota-based independent power producer (IPP) Lydian Energy has made its official launch with a portfolio of 1.75GW of solar and battery storage projects in the US.

As trade laws and concern around the concentration of solar manufacturing in China increase, can the solar supply chain support global demand?

The accelerated ramp out of Maxeon 6 module capacity has resulted in higher than initially planned restructuring costs during the fourth quarter of 2023.

The White House must “act immediately to solve the urgent issues interfering with investment in domestic solar manufacturing”, according to a statement from the Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA) coalition.

The rapid emergence of new PV technologies such as bifacial has in some cases outpaced the evolution of suitable technical and regulatory specifications.

Over 6.5GW of US solar PV capacity will be totally obscured from sunlight by today’s full solar eclipse, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has closed funding for its Valley of Fire Fund, raising US$600 million in capital commitments.