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How US solar manufacturing is weathering the policy storm

How US solar manufacturing is weathering the policy storm

“We’re almost five months into shipments. We have three different customers already using our cells to serve their end customers,” Zhu notes, highlighting the company’s swift transition to commercial operations while many competitors remain in early development stages. “Compared to a lot of other people, most of them are still on the PowerPoint or paperwork

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Students, schools race to save clean energy projects in face of Trump deadline

Students, schools race to save clean energy projects in face of Trump deadline

This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.  Tanish Doshi was in high school when he pushed the Tucson Unified School District to take on an ambitious plan to reduce its climate footprint. In Oct. 2024, the availability of federal tax credits encouraged

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Boeing turns to 3D printing to speed production of satellite solar arrays

Boeing turns to 3D printing to speed production of satellite solar arrays

On-orbit render of a Millennium-built small satellite flying Spectrolab solar cells Credit: Boeing WASHINGTON Boeing announced it has begun 3D printing the structural panels that form the backbone of satellite solar arrays, a step the aerospace giant says will cut production times in half and help it keep pace with demand for faster spacecraft deployment.

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Cordelio Power starts operations at Missouri solar project, uses modules built in the US by Qcells

Cordelio Power starts operations at Missouri solar project, uses modules built in the US by Qcells

Latest Qcells provided both modules and EPC services for the Winfield project. Image: Cordelio Power. Independent power producer (IPP) Cordelio Power has started commercial operations at its 150MW Winfield solar project in Lincoln County, Missouri. The project is notable as it uses modules built in the US by Korean-headquartered manufacturer Qcells, which received a US$1.45

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Canada set to surpass 2024 solar growth with rise in behind-the-meter PV

Canada set to surpass 2024 solar growth with rise in behind-the-meter PV

Canada is on track to deploy more solar in 2025 than it did in 2024, according to the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA), with behind-the-meter installations having a particularly active year to date… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/09/09/canada-set-to-surpass-2024-solar-growth-with-rise-in-behind-the-meter-pv/

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Malawi: How Malawi’s First Fully Solar-Powered Village Became a Beacon for Energy Access

Malawi: How Malawi’s First Fully Solar-Powered Village Became a Beacon for Energy Access

A community of nearly 9,000 homes in rural Malawi last month became the country’s first village to receive 100 percent universal access to solar power – a move that it is hoped could inspire change far beyond the region. Kasakula received universal access to solar power through an award-winning energy model from SolarAid, a small

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REVIEW: Reolink Altas 2K with Solar Panel. A smart, solar-powered security camera that looks ahead

REVIEW: Reolink Altas 2K with Solar Panel. A smart, solar-powered security camera that looks ahead

If you’re in the market to add security cameras to your home or business, the list of options is endless. This means you’ll need to be pretty specific about your requirements in order to narrow the field. The Reolink Altas 2K is a formidable contender in the home security market, offering a compelling blend of

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States fast-track wind and solar permits and contracts to beat Trump’s deadline

States fast-track wind and solar permits and contracts to beat Trump’s deadline

This story was originally published by Stateline.  Across the country, state leaders are racing to fast-track wind and solar projects before the expiration of federal tax credits to support clean energy. Colorado is directing state agencies to prioritize permits for projects that might qualify for the credits. Maine regulators are moving up timelines to purchase

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