Heliene, a NA manufacturer, is pausing plans to build out a solar cell manufacturing facility in Minnesota so they can wait for more clarity from the incoming Trump admin on the tax credits that make the project viable. They pointed to the 45X ITC as an important factor for investment in the US – for them a $200 million investment.

Utility Dive discusses the impact of AI on a sustainable grid. They argue that AI doesn’t have to be a burden on the grid with the use of thoughtful strategies and a proactive approach. The article details how to minimize the environmental and infrastructural costs of data centers.

Silfab Solar has signed a supply agreement with Nexamp for the delivery of Silfab’s newest commercial panels featuring their cells made in the US. Shipments of the first 125 MW of 580 XM+ DCB panels will begin late Q2 2025 of product manufactured with cells produced at Silfab’s SC facility.

SunModo walks through best practices for mounting solar on metal roofs. After offering resources on reading about metal roofs, they discuss pinpointing screw type and length, avoiding unnecessary metal roof manipulation, not disrupting potential water flow, and using corrosion-resistant sealants.

SPW interviewed Wilson Chang, CEO of the solar and storage development and management platform Sunrock Distributed Generation, re current trends in the market and predictions on how policy shifts from the Trump admin might shape solar’s future. They talk about the IRA, storage, tariffs, and more.

pv Mag interviewed a bunch of industry thought leaders re their predictions for the coming year. They talk about the future of the IRA, commercial/community solar numbers, tech, media attacks, demand levels, VPPs, regulations, manufacturing, and more.

Baywa re talks with Enstall US and Enphase about the ins and outs of the IRA’s Domestic Content bonus adder and what it means for installers.  They define Domestic Content and how it’s reshaping the U.S. solar manufacturing landscape, who can claim tax credits and how they impact the supply chain, and what it means for installers and end-users. The video is below.