• March 18, 2025

T1 Energy, the solar panel manufacturing player formerly known as FREYR, announced in its 2024 full-year report that it has chosen a site in Milam County, Texas, to establish a 5-GW solar cell manufacturing facility. The site located northeast of Austin will be labeled “G2 Austin,” while T1’s existing solar panel assembly outfit in Wilmer is called “G1 Dallas.” T1 has executed a lease and purchase option for 100 acres in the Advanced Manufacturing and Logistix Campus at Sandow Lakes. The company will invest up to $850 million into the site and is projected to create up to 1,800 new advanced manufacturing jobs. “Adding solar cell manufacturing is foundational to building out T1’s American supply chain. We are excited to take that next step right here in Texas, where the state’s leadership and business community has continued to develop the infrastructure, talent, and business climate necessary to support this project,” said Daniel Barcelo, T1’s CEO and Chairman of the Board. “We are grateful for the support we have received from the Wilmer, Austin, and Milam County communities and look forward to continuing to partner together moving forward.” T1 also announced that the ongoing ramp of production at the 5-GW solar panel assembly facility is proceeding ahead of schedule. During January and February 2025, the company produced more than 220 MW of panels at the plant that uses licensed Trina Solar technology. The site hosts four production lines for the utility-scale market producing a mix of PERC and TOPCon modules. T1 expects to reach 3.4 GW of production by year-end.

• March 14, 2025

Terreno Realty Corporation has announced the completion of a 6.1 megawatt rooftop community solar project in northeastern Washington, D.C. The project covers approximately 700000 square feet and will be the largest rooftop community solar array in Washington, D.C. and one of the most important urban community solar projects in the United States. The solar cell array is driven by Black Bear Energy, owned by Aligned Climate Capital, and funded by DC Green Bank and Amalgamated Bank. It is expected to generate over 7 million kilowatt hours of clean energy annually, enough to power 965 single family homes. The energy generated by this project will be provided to low - and middle-income households through subscription, supporting the District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility Company's (DCSEU) "Solar for All" program and providing affordable solar energy to underserved communities. It is expected that this solar project will save $7.5 million for households in the District of Columbia over the next 20 years. Peter Davidson, CEO of Align Climate Capital, said, "Solar energy is already one of the most affordable sources of energy, and community solar energy helps ensure that these saved funds benefit those who need them the most. Align's investment in this project reflects our commitment to expanding the use of clean energy and supporting efforts to make renewable energy more widely accessible to households throughout the region The project partners jointly attended the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the solar cell array. We are honored to support Terreno Realty in enhancing the value of its assets and surrounding communities. This project demonstrates our commitment to providing low-cost renewable electricity to the region on a large scale, "said Drew Torbin, founder and resident of Black Bear.

• March 13, 2025

The Milan Solar Energy Exhibition in Italy competes with over 500 energy companies from around the world. During the exhibition, the company won more than 30 cooperation intentions, key orders such as the 50MWh energy storage project in Italy, and released a localization service strategy to vigorously promote the expansion of the European green energy market. Technical Highlights: Efficient Products Ignite Attention Core product: Exhibiting N-type TOPCon/HJT components with a conversion efficiency of 25.5%, suitable for low light environments in Europe; Scenario plan: Integrated light storage system, zero carbon park management platform, etc. to solve the pain points of European household and commercial energy; Customer feedback: The Italian customer stated that their technology is leading and their service response is fast Local Strategy: Accelerating the Implementation of Service Upgrades All products in the series have passed EPD carbon footprint certification, reducing carbon emissions by 18%. Collaboration achievements: Deepening layout of signed projects Sign a supply agreement for agricultural photovoltaic power station modules with a project scale of 200MW; Jointly initiate the Southern Europe BIPV Technology Alliance to promote standard development; Europe is the core battlefield of energy transformation. We will continue to empower our customers with green transformation through technological innovation and localized services In the future, the company will continue to deeply cultivate the European market and provide efficient and reliable optical storage solutions to help achieve global carbon neutrality goals.

• March 13, 2025

The Miami Dade County Commission and regulatory authorities have issued an acceptance notice for QuickBOLT stone coated steel roof hooks, approving their use in adverse weather conditions. Miami Dade County is the regulatory agency for building products, responsible for determining whether building products are suitable for use in high-speed hurricane environments. The stone coated steel roof hook is a stainless steel bracket designed for stone coated steel roofs. We have always been committed to manufacturing brackets that are easy to install, minimize roof damage, and provide unparalleled durability, "said Rick Gentry, Head of New Products at QuickBOLT." This is a difficult balance, but this approval proves that we are on the right path

• March 12, 2025

When the House Ways and Means Committee began planning the government's 2025 budget under President Trump, 21 House Republicans signed a letter requesting committee chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) to retain the existing energy tax credits. This letter is led by Congressman Andrew Gabarino (R-NY) and shares the same views as a similar letter last summer, which was signed by 18 Republican lawmakers demanding that Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) retain the Irish Republican Army. In our letter dated March 9th, we write to emphasize the importance of prioritizing affordable energy for American households and maintaining our current energy dominance in efforts to repeal or reform existing energy tax credits The Republican Party points out that the long-term certainty of IRA is crucial for developers to plan and fund domestic energy projects in the United States. Many tax credits are established within a decade, which allows energy developers to consider these tax incentives when planning. These timelines have been heavily dependent on capital allocation, planning, and project commitments, all of which are threatened by additional restrictive mechanisms such as premature cancellation of tax credits or restrictions on transfers, "the Republicans wrote.

• March 11, 2025

Savion announced today that the Kiowa County Solar Power Project (KCSP) located in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, has begun commercial operations. This 100 megawatt solar facility is Savion's first project developed, constructed, and owned in the state. The project covers an area of 1235 acres and started construction in August 2023, with completion in December 2024. It includes over 189000 double-sided solar panels. We have signed a long-term power procurement agreement with a Fortune 100 technology company to purchase all the production capacity of the facility. The solar project is located in the southwest of Oklahoma, adjacent to Snyder Town, and is expected to generate enough electricity annually to power approximately 21000 households in Oklahoma for the next 40 years. The project will be interconnected with the AEP substation and connected to the Southwest Power Alliance. SOLV Energy is responsible for the EPC work of the site, while Shell Renewable Asset Management International (SRAMI) is responsible for overseeing asset management. Savion President Nick Lincon stated, "The launch of the Kiowa County solar project will expand Savion's operational asset coverage and emphasize our mission to own and operate solar facilities that contribute to injecting clean energy into the US power grid. The launch of this project marks another milestone for Savion as an independent power producer, and more facilities will be put into use in the future

• March 10, 2025

Ardagh Glass Packaging North America (AGP North America), a subsidiary of Ardagh Group, has completed a 13 MWDC solar project that will soon provide clean energy to its factory in Madeira, California. The Madera solar farm, built, owned, and operated by Longroad Energy, will provide renewable energy for Ardagh's glass manufacturing plant, accounting for approximately 20% of the plant's electricity demand. Longroad collaborated with First Solar, Valta Energy, McCarthy Building Companies, Nevados, and AC Electric Company to make the project a reality. Eric Barnhart, Vice President of Development at Longroad Energy, said, "Longroad Energy is pleased that our solar project will help AGP North America achieve its impressive sustainability goals. We are proud to collaborate with AGP North America to contribute to a clean and more resilient future In addition to the Madera project, in 2019, Ardagh also collaborated with KDC Solar to build a state-of-the-art solar field at a glass production plant in Bridgetown, New Jersey. This renewable power project in Madeira demonstrates Ardagh's commitment to sustainable development, "said Brian Brandstatter, President and CEO of AGP North America. In addition to protecting the environment, we also invest in local communities and customers. By strengthening our sustainability efforts, we ensure long-term value, reliability, and cost-effective solutions for brands that rely on us. This initiative highlights our commitment to becoming a responsible and forward thinking glass container manufacturer in California

• March 07, 2025

Solar bracket manufacturer DCE Solar has partnered with global solar tracking technology provider Axial Structural Solutions to bring Axial's dual row tracker Twin to customers across the United States. Tracker Twin is the first dual row tracker to adopt co directional power technology, which can adapt to different terrains and minimize civil engineering. According to the press release, the Tracker Twin has undergone wind tunnel testing and can withstand extreme weather conditions. The torque tube of this tracker is designed to shorten installation time and uses corrosion-resistant fasteners and components. It uses proprietary operating software to minimize inter line shading to the greatest extent possible. More than 25 GW of axial tracker solutions have been installed worldwide. Tracker Twin is designed to support larger module formats and withstand challenging environmental conditions. DCE Solar founder and CEO Bill Taylor said, "Our collaboration with Axial marks an important milestone in our mission to drive efficiency and innovation in solar installations. The revolutionary design of the Tracker Twin will enable developers to reduce costs, increase project feasibility, and maximize energy production. We are pleased to introduce this cutting-edge technology to the US market and help shape the future of solar energy

• March 06, 2025

SolaTrim has launched a new pest control system ST-500 panel for residential solar projects. The ST-500 panel is 5 inches tall and has more diverse functions, which can protect the solar cell array from harmful pests and debris accumulation, and does not require too much trimming. ST-500 adopts a durable and weather resistant aluminum structure, with a smooth black coating on the surface and a seamless appearance. Its innovative diamond embossing design ensures airflow beneath the panel, maintaining system efficiency, while 3M VHB adhesive simplifies installation - no screws or rivets are needed. Sarah Lemberg, Sales and Marketing Director of SolaTrim, said, "The ST-500 provides installers with greater flexibility in size selection when using SolaTrim for customers, ensuring effective protection for solar arrays of all sizes