US independent power producer (IPP) Silicon Ranch has expanded its master supply deal with domestic PV module manufacturer First Solar, bringing the total agreed supply between the companies to 6.2GW.
In an exclusive interview with PV Tech Premium, US senator for Georgia Jon Ossoff explains steps he is taking towards making the state the advanced energy innovation and manufacturing hub of the US, while warning about dependence on Chinese PV products and the national importance of a vertically integrated domestic manufacturing base.
Spanish utility Iberdrola and Spanish solar PV manufacturer Exiom have partnered to build a module manufacturing facility in Spain with an initial annual capacity of 500MW.
Astronergy is aiming to reach 49GW of solar module capacity this year as it increases efforts to expand TOPCon production while exploring the potential of opening a manufacturing facility in the US.
The European Commission has approved Romania’s €259 million scheme to support investments in the production, assembly and recycling of batteries, PV cells and solar panels.
Indian PV manufacturer Emmvee has partnered with Fraunhofer ISO – a leading solar research centre – to build a 1.5GW solar cell manufacturing facility near Bangalore, southern India.
The Indian government has decided to relax the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for two years, in a move to boost installed solar capacity.
