Jinko and Trina Vietnam manufacturing exports attract new US tariffs
The U.S. Department of Commerce dramatically increased tariffs on imports from Chinese solar producers operating in Vietnam after the agency concluded that China is subsidizing raw materials for its companies to use in their Vietnamese factories.
Omnidian snaps up Solar Service Guys to expand Australian presence
Renewable energy asset management outfit Omnidian has strengthened its presence in the Australian market with the acquisition of Queensland-based PV installer and service provider Solar Service Guys.
Energy Vault acquires eight-hour battery project in NSW
United States-headquartered energy storage solutions company Energy Vault has inked an agreement to purchase the 125 MW / 1,000 MWh Stoney Creek battery energy storage project from Victoria-based renewable energy developer Enervest.
Fleet Space partners with US explorer in global hunt for hydrogen
South Australian satellite exploration startup Fleet Space has teamed with United States-headquartered hydrogen company Koloma to accelerate the discovery and development of natural hydrogen around the world.
Tesla hit with class action around phantom braking
Electric vehicle giant Tesla is being sued in Australia over claims it sold vehicles that are defective and don’t deliver on the company’s promises around autonomous driving capabilities and battery range.
Water-based recycling of perovskite solar cells
An international team has developed a new technique to recycle perovskite solar cells (PSC) made on glass substrates using a water-based solution. Tests showed that the recycled cells were as efficient and stable as the original devices.
U.S. start-up unveils ‘world’s largest’ transparent organic PV window
California-headquartered Next Energy said its laminated transparent power-generating windows were produced with its pilot production line.
South Australia leads international rooftop solar cost rankings
A new study of residential solar installation costs reveals South Australia has the lowest costs nationally while even Australia’s most expensive states are about three times cheaper than those in the United States and Canada.
Enphase posts 42% revenue decline in 2024
Solar inverter maker Enphase Energy says full-year revenue fell 42% as the residential solar market slumped, but margins improved and United States manufacturing expanded significantly.
Trump orders pause to IRA funding
An executive order released by the newly installed United States government states, “All agencies shall immediately pause the disbursement of funds appropriated through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.”
