The American-made solar panel mystery Commentary from a U.S. solar panel manufacturer.
Patrick Regan, president of U.S. panel manufacturer Crossroads Solar in Indiana, believes his company’s solar panels meet domestic-content guidelines even without American-made cells. Crossroads, which puts more emphasis on employment than output, can use its higher labor costs to meet the 40% threshold. One of the more confusing conversations in the solar business these days… […]
Lagos govt partners foreign Varsity, others for solution to climate change
Tribune Online Lagos govt partners foreign Varsity, others for solution to climate change Lagos State government said it is partnering with the Creative Youth Community Development Initiative – Solution17 for Climate Action, and New York University, Abu Dhabi, to promote climate change awareness and action through artistic expression. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Environment and […]
SolarEdge adds power control system to inverter for system oversizing
Installers can avoid costly main panel upgrades due to updates to the company’s Home Hub and Wave inverters. SolarEdge, a provider of inverters for residential and commercial solar projects, announced it has released updates to its Home Hub and Wave inverters in the U.S., adding a new power control system (PCS). The new PCS integrated […]
Canadian Solar to deliver 1200 MWh of battery energy storage in Arizona
The Papago energy storage project for APS will use Canadian Solar’s subsidiary’s e-Storage SolBank, a containerized, proprietary battery energy storage solution. Once operational, the project is expected to dispatch enough power for approximately 244,000 homes for four hours every day. Canadian Solar Inc. announced that e-Storage, part of its majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar, will deliver 1,200 MWh […]
Energy security: FG to absorb artisanal refiners into mainstream crude refining
From Uche Usim, Abuja A major decision towards ensuring energy security in Nigeria has been taken by the federal government through the integration of artisanal refiners into the mainstream crude oil refining. The move aside from providing sustainable energy sources for Nigerians, also advances responsible practices in the oil and gas sector to guard […]
Aradel Holdings eyes energy market leadership
Niger Delta Exploration & Production Plc has rebranded to Aradel Holdings, to better reflect its long-term strategy of becoming Africa’s leading organisation in the delivery of sustainable energy solutions. The company’s new identity was unveiled in Lagos recently. In his remarks, the Chairman of Aradel Holdings, Ladi Jadesimi, reflected on the company’s rich history and […]
CSOs make case for clean, affordable energy ahead of Africa Climate Week
Tribune Online CSOs make case for clean, affordable energy ahead of Africa Climate Week The recent trend towards short-lived investment for extraction of limited fossil energy does not secure Africa’s energy future and development. Civil society organisations on the continent have identified this is as a major concern for Africa, especially in light of recent […]
Delta Gov condoles Seplat Energy after oil rig collapse
Tribune Online Delta Gov condoles Seplat Energy after oil rig collapse Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has condoled with Seplat Energy Limited following the collapse of its ‘Majestic’ oil rig near Ovhor Oilfield in Sapele Local Government Area of the state last Tuesday, which culminated in the loss of one life with three others […]
Siemens to open U.S. utility-scale solar inverter factory
An 800 MW annual production capacity facility will manufacture string inverters. German-based Siemens announced it will add manufacturing capacity in the United States, announcing a factory that will produce 800 MW of utility-scale string inverters per year starting in 2024. The facility, which will be operated by Siemens’ manufacturing partner Sanmina, will produce Blueplanet string […]
People on the move: Origis Energy, Schneider Electric and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance. Origis Energy announced it has appointed Vikas Anand as chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Anand brings extensive strategic, operational and financial skills to the role, in addition to a nearly decade-long track record in clean energy. “Vikas brings deep industry knowledge and […]