AS Published on Saturday 5 November 2022 - n° 423 - Categories:the American PV
Very few Americans still have a PV installation
In 2020, 3.7% of American households generated electricity from small solar panels, reports the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
L R AS Published on Saturday 5 November 2022 - n° 423 - Categories:the American PV
Weakness in large power plant installations in the United States in the 3rd quarter
In the third quarter of 2022, 1.9 GW of solar power plants were installed in the United States
AS Published on Saturday 5 November 2022 - n° 423 - Categories:various USA, recycling
NREL recommends a different approach to recycling panels
NREL points out that long-life panels offer more time to develop recycling or refurbishment processes at the end of their life. This extension of the lifespan of photovoltaic panels
AS Published on Sunday 30 October 2022 - n° 422 - Categories:panels, the American PV
One of the first installations of panels on a building
US property company Dominion Properties has installed a set of 25-metre solar panels on one side of its building.
AS Published on Saturday 8 October 2022 - n° 419 - Categories:the American PV
A look at solar installations in the United States in 2021
The size of residential solar systems in the United States continues to grow, reaching 7.0 kW in 2021. Battery connection rates are rising. The median price
L R AS Published on Monday 26 September 2022 - n° 417 - Categories:the American PV
A new era for made-in-USA solar
To reach the goal of 100% clean electricity by 2035, the US Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that solar energy would have to increase from 4% of the electricity supply today to 40% within 13 years.
L R AS Published on Sunday 25 September 2022 - n° 417 - Categories:US policy, lithium batteries
The benefits of the US Inflation Reduction Act (batteries)
One month after the enactment of the US Inflation Reduction Act, battery manufacturers are scrambling to set up shop in the US to take advantage of the financial incentives and help with the transition to clean energy.
Panasonic
The Japanese company already has a factory in Nevada
L R AS Published on Saturday 24 September 2022 - n° 417 - Categories:US policy, the American PV
The beneficial effects of the US Inflation Reduction Act (the PV)
SEG Solar
The US Inflation Reduction Act has prompted SEG Solar to set up a solar panel manufacturing plant in the US state of Texas. With an annual capacity of
L R AS Published on Saturday 24 September 2022 - n° 417 - Categories:the American PV
Census of panels manufactured in the United States
GSA, a US government department, is looking into the availability of locally manufactured photovoltaic panels and components. It wants to get a better idea of
L R AS Published on Saturday 24 September 2022 - n° 417 - Categories:the American PV
The difficulties of installing panels in the US
In the US, developers are finding it difficult to purchase solar panels due to the uncertainty surrounding the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA) in China's Xinjiang, and import restrictions
L R AS Published on Saturday 10 September 2022 - n° 415 - Categories:the American PV
18.6 GW installed last year in the United States
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that in 2021, panel "shipments" reached 28.8 GW. These "shipments" take into account imports, exports and production in the United States, according to the EIA. 80% of shipments made up
L R AS Published on Saturday 3 September 2022 - n° 414 - Categories:US policy, industry, industrial strategy
Manufacturers announce plans to build production units in the United States
Manufacturers announce plans to build production units in the United States
A fortnight after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in the United States, First Solar announces
L R AS Published on Monday 29 August 2022 - n° 413 - Categories:US policy, the American PV
Opinions in favour of the IRA are widespread
According to Princeton University, the IRA will allow the installation of an additional 49 GW of solar power per year between now and 2025. This is five times more than the capacity added in 2020.
Research firm Wood Mackenzie estimates
AS Published on Monday 29 August 2022 - n° 413 - Categories:the American PV
Commissioning of large power plants in the United States fell by half in the 2nd quarter
According to the US Energy Information Agency (EIA), 29 million panels will be delivered to the US by 2021, compared with
AS Published on Saturday 27 August 2022 - n° 413 - Categories:US policy
Details of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
US President Joe Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This law provides 369 billion dollars for energy security and climate change programmes.