Silfab Solar secures a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance solar cell manufacturing in the U.S., supporting a $20 million initiative targeting high-efficiency back-contact N-type cells with 26% efficiency or higher. Utilizing a 300-MW pilot line at its South Carolina facility, Silfab drives cost-effective, high-volume production of premium PV modules. The expansion includes a new facility in South Carolina dedicated to solar cell and module production, with a focus on community engagement through workforce development and educational outreach under the Solar Energy Technologies Office program.
Silfab Solar advances made-in-USA solar cell program with $5 M DOE award
DOE’s grants $5 million to Silfab to boost its USA solar cell program. (Image Credit: silfab)
Aiming to support Malaysia’s 31% renewable goal by 2025, Masdar’s study could pave the way for large-scale floating solar in Southeast Asia. (Image Source: Masdar)
Avangrid’s Camino Solar project will generate power for approximately 14,000 US homes and is expected to create $15 million in local tax revenue. (Image Source: Avangrid)
Poland’s solar sector is set to benefit from Suntech’s advanced TOPCon modules under a new 200 MW distribution partnership. (Image Source: Suntech/ Linkedin)
Telecrown’s order from RRP Semiconductor includes silicon solar cells and polycrystalline materials for Maharashtra’s growing renewable energy sector. (Image Credit/Source: fietzfotos/Pixabay)