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RE+ 2024: Key takeaways on the U.S. solar industry

The 4.9 earthquake that shook Anaheim on the last day of RE+ 2024 did little to rattle the enthusiasm seen and felt at the largest energy conference in North America.

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REC Silicon set to restart polysilicon shipments in October

Norway’s REC Silicon says it has completed construction at its restarted Moses Lake factory and will ship its first commercial polysilicon from the site in mid-October.

China urges US to reverse new tariffs on solar, batteries, EVs

China’s Ministry of Commerce has described the Office of the US Trade Representative’s recent decision to raise tariffs on Chinese solar components, batteries, semiconductors, steel, and EVs as “typical unilateralism and protectionism.” It added that the tariff increases will harm US companies and consumers.

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U.S. increases and extends clean energy import tariffs on China

The U.S. Trade Representative decided that it will expand tariffs on solar components, batteries, semiconductors, steel, and EVs from China.

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2.8 GWh collocated battery storage project lands US government approval

The US Department of Interior has given the green light to Nevada’s largest solar+storage development, the Libra Solar Project. It has also opened a comment period for the Bonanza Solar Project, which features a 195 MW/780 MWh battery storage system.

Silfab launches 640 W utility-scale solar panels

The Canada-based manufacturer said its new panels have a temperature coefficient of -0.29% per C and an efficiency of up to 22.92%. They come with a 30-year power output guarantee for 89.3% of the initial yield.

Nextracker introduces solar mount foundation services for soil types ‘anywhere’

The solar tracking provider introduced NX Anchor, further expanding the types of soil and areas that solar installers can develop on.

Mimicking chimpanzees’ hunting behavior to improve PV prediction models

Researchers have used the chimp optimization algorithm to optimize the hyperparameters of five PV power yield prediction machine learning models. This algorithm is based on the cooperative hunting behavior of chimpanzees in nature, mimicking the way they work together to target prey.

Generac presents new residential batteries

The US-based storage system providers said its new batteries are configurable in 3 kWh modular increments up to 4 cabinets per site. Their roundtrip efficiency ranges from 88% to 91%.

Jackery, Geneverse present new residential energy storage system

The two US-based companies are showcasing their new home energy system with up to 123.2 kWh of storage at RE+ 2024 event in the United States. The new product has four MPPTs, with a max current of 16 A per string.

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