Utility Dive | October 30, Diana DiGangi With Corning’s Michigan silicon ingot and wafer factory now online, the United States can produce all major components of the solar supply chain, the Solar Energy Industries Association said in a Wednesday release. SEIA also said that since the end of 2024, domestic manufacturing capacity has increased “across every majorContinueContinue reading “US has onshored full solar supply chain: SEIA”
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T1, Corning reach deal to make fully American-made solar panels
Reuters | August 15 U.S. solar company T1 Energy (TE.N), opens new tab and specialty glass maker Corning (GLW.N), opens new tab have reached a deal that will establish a fully domestic solar supply chain, connecting polysilicon, wafers, cells, and panels manufactured in the United States, they said on Friday. The deal will help T1 satisfy growing U.S. demandContinueContinue reading “T1, Corning reach deal to make fully American-made solar panels”
Despite federal debates, Nordex leaders celebrate reopening of West Branch wind turbine plant
Corridor Business Journal | Richard Pratt, July 2 Despite the ongoing federal debates about the future of renewable energy tax credits, representatives of Nordex USA were all smiles Tuesday as they celebrated the reopening of the company’s wind turbine production facility in West Branch. Production at the new facility, with more than 100 workers alreadyContinueContinue reading “Despite federal debates, Nordex leaders celebrate reopening of West Branch wind turbine plant”
Opinion | Repealing clean energy investments would hurt Michigan businesses, workers
Bridge Michigan | Dennis Aguirre, June 17 As president of Iron Workers Local 25, representing over 5,000 active and retired iron workers across the state of Michigan, I’ve seen an American manufacturing renaissance thanks to federal clean energy tax credits. New factories are sprouting up across the state, creating good jobs building the clean energyContinueContinue reading “Opinion | Repealing clean energy investments would hurt Michigan businesses, workers”
Heliene opens 500-MW solar panel assembly facility in Minneapolis area
Solar Power World | Kelly Pickerel, June 2 Heliene officially cut the ribbon on its new solar module assemble facility in Rogers, Minnesota. The 500-MW site has been operational since April 29. Heliene also operates two panel assembly lines in Mountain Iron, Minnesota, with a capacity of 800 MW. The company’s total U.S. manufacturing capacity isContinueContinue reading “Heliene opens 500-MW solar panel assembly facility in Minneapolis area”
Just how many jobs and GDP dollars do US clean energy factories create?
Canary Media | Julian Spector, May 20 American manufacturing has already surged in the clean energy sector, bringing with it significant economic rewards. That’s the main takeaway from a census of U.S. clean energy factories, published today by the American Clean Power Association trade group. The report identifies 200 operating across 38 states as of early 2025. The production of solarContinueContinue reading “Just how many jobs and GDP dollars do US clean energy factories create?”
Letter to the Editor: Wind powers Newton’s manufacturing industry
Newton News | Frank Liebl, January 31, 2025 This year is starting on a high note here in Newton. Thanks to the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s recent decision to aid TPI Composites with their reopening, Newton’s largest employer is set to start production in mid-May. The renewable energy industry has a way of providing forContinueContinue reading “Letter to the Editor: Wind powers Newton’s manufacturing industry”
The US clean energy manufacturing revolution is real
Canary Media | Julian Spector, January 7, 2025 When President Joe Biden took office, the U.S. was still highly dependent on Asia to manufacture the key building blocks of a lower-carbon economy. Now, after four years of targeted industrial policy, the U.S. is producing record amounts of solar panels and batteries. Back in 2021, solar was theContinueContinue reading “The US clean energy manufacturing revolution is real”
Economic alliance supports renewable energy in Iowa
The Gazette | Ron Corbett, December 15 The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is proud end the year knowing that renewable energy has been a fixture of success for Eastern Iowa for another year. The growth of renewable energy makes our communities stronger and our economy more robust. The solar project in Linn County continuesContinueContinue reading “Economic alliance supports renewable energy in Iowa”
Renewable Energy Boosts Iowa’s Economy and Environment
Microgrid Media | Jonas Muthoni, December 17 As the year 2024 ends, Iowa remains at the forefront in the United States for producing electricity from renewable sources like wind and solar. This isn’t just good for the planet; it’s also fueling economic growth and creating jobs across the state. Economic Impact of Renewable Energy InContinueContinue reading “Renewable Energy Boosts Iowa’s Economy and Environment”