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Meyer Burger opened cell and module plants in Germany earlier this year. Image: Meyer Burger.
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PV manufacturers’ “survival mode” needs EU OPEX support, says ESMC

March 6, 2024
PV Tech Premium spoke with the ESMC following the announcement of a 'solar pledge' to support European PV manufacturers.
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New South Wales launches A$275 million initiative for renewables manufacturing

February 29, 2024
The Australian government of New South Wales (NSW) has launched an A$275 million (US$178.7 million) initiative aimed at renewables manufacturing.
Exiom expects to have its 500MW TOPCon module assembly plant, located in Spain, operational in Spring 2024.

Spain unveils €750 million renewables and storage manufacturing scheme

February 28, 2024
The Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition (MITECO) has opened to public consultation a new incentive scheme for renewables and storage manufacturing.
Rooftop solar installation in Germany.

German energy companies offer to take on Meyer Burger’s solar module production

February 27, 2024
German rooftop solar installer Enpal has started steps to set up its own solar module production in Germany.
Image: Meyer Burger.

US module capacity to reach 35GW by year’s end, says CEA

February 22, 2024
Annual module capacity in the US is expected to reach 35GW by the end of the year, according to advisory body, Clean Energy Associates (CEA).
First Solar decision to focus on module production puts in a strong position going in to 2024. Credit: First Solar.

Three US solar trends to watch in 2024

February 22, 2024
Clean Energy Associates’ Christian Roselund explores the opportunities and risks that lie ahead for US solar, including the ramifications of November’s presidential election.
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The Netherlands launches subsidy for modules and battery manufacturing

February 16, 2024
The Netherlands has launched a new subsidy aimed at supporting domestic manufacturing of solar panels, batteries and electrolysers.
The new cell boasts a conversion efficiency of "over 30%", according to its developers. Image: Fraunhofer ISE

European manufacturing should focus on its key advantages, says NexWafe CEO

February 15, 2024
Europe has a significant opportunity for innovation in cell and wafer production technology, according to the CEO of German wafer producer NexWafe.
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Europe’s solar sector: navigating geopolitical challenges and technological innovations

February 15, 2024
Europe's PV industry must seize the opportunity to innovate in cell and wafer production technology, writes NexWafe CEO Davor Sutija.
The technology in question replaces the silver traditionally used in solar cell production with copper. Image: SolarCycle.

Qcells inks recycling agreement with Solarcycle for US-made modules

February 12, 2024
Korean-owned solar manufacturer Qcells has signed an agreement with Texas-based solar module recycling firm Solarcycle to recycle Qcells’ decommissioned modules in the US.

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