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6 days ago
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Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg to launch in June
For Mecklenburg County homeowners, nonprofits and businesses looking to install solar panels, local leaders hope a new program helps save money. Next month, the Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg campaign is set to launch. The program aims to lower the cost of installing solar through large-group purchasing. As Charlotte's Chief Sustainability Officer Heather Bolick explains, the more homes, nonprofits and businesses participate, the order gets bigger and the cost per panel decreases. ALSO READ: Silfab Solar debate heats up again in Fort Mill amid safety concerns 'By getting a lot of people to go at once together in this campaign, we can bring down the cost for everyone,' she said. Everyone in Mecklenburg County is eligible to participate, though the campaign is also targeting low and moderate income households. Bolick explains the program will use the $777k in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funding it received last year, from the Department of Energy to help make solar accessible to those who can benefit the most from energy savings. 'We're going to go out to homes that have already had weatherization done, have already had health and safety repairs done, so that they are solar ready,' she said. The program is separate from the statewide Energize NC program, funded through the federal Solar for All program, though Bolick said the city and county hope to work with the Solar for All coalition to find ways for multi-family residents and those who live in homes less suited to solar installations to benefit from community solar or other alternative models. Charlotte has a goal to install 600MW of renewable energy within the city by 2035. According to the Strategic Energy Action Plan dashboard, there's currently about 30MW of solar installed throughout the city. VIDEO: Silfab Solar debate heats up again in Fort Mill amid safety concerns
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Silfab Solar Acquires Portfolio of EnPV Technology Patents
FORT MILL, S.C., May 21, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silfab Solar, the solar industry's market leader for innovative and high-performance PV modules, today announced it has acquired EnPV's technology patent portfolio. The acquisition of these assets and related intellectual property significantly expands Silfab's patent portfolio and adds to its existing pipeline of cutting-edge technologies that will help develop the next generation of U.S. made solar panels. The assets include multiple solar technology patents, as well as an associated trademark. The procurement of these patents will immediately integrate Self-Aligned Back Contact (SABC) technology -- one of the most advanced architectures for back-contact solar cells into Silfab's technology library. This proprietary method enables precise alignment and improved electrical performance in cell and module fabrication and will support continued innovation in the Silfab Elite Series, specifically in the optimization of the backsheet configuration and integrated cell architecture. "Silfab Solar is leading the way in the integration of innovative solar cells and modules by investing in new technology specifically designed for the U.S market," said Paolo Maccario, Silfab President and CEO. "Acquiring these cutting-edge technology patents and intellectual property will enable us to develop the next generation of solar panels for the Silfab Elite Series and beyond, ensuring we continue to offer our customers high-quality, powerful solar modules manufactured in the U.S. while preserving and protecting strategically important European and American innovation." As part of the agreement with EnPV, Silfab will also acquire a team of solar experts who pioneered the technology and will continue advancing the next-generation PV solutions for Silfab. In 2024, Silfab Solar secured a $5 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) innovation award as part of our $20 million dollar project to develop the most innovative US made, back-contact N-type cells to achieve efficiencies of 26 percent or better. About Silfab Solar Silfab Solar is the North American leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-efficiency, premium-quality PV modules. Silfab leverages more than 40 years of solar experience and best-in-class technologies to produce the highest-rated solar modules. Silfab operates in the state of Washington and Toronto, Canada, and will soon be manufacturing solar cells and PV modules in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Each operating facility features multiple automated production lines, certified to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard, and just-in-time manufacturing to deliver Buy American-approved PV modules specifically designed for and dedicated to the North American market. View source version on Contacts Silfab Media Contact: Geoff Atkins, Email: Tel: +1-905-255-2501 Ext. 737 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
21-05-2025
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Silfab Solar Acquires Portfolio of EnPV Technology Patents
FORT MILL, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silfab Solar, the solar industry's market leader for innovative and high-performance PV modules, today announced it has acquired EnPV's technology patent portfolio. The acquisition of these assets and related intellectual property significantly expands Silfab's patent portfolio and adds to its existing pipeline of cutting-edge technologies that will help develop the next generation of U.S. made solar panels. The assets include multiple solar technology patents, as well as an associated trademark. The procurement of these patents will immediately integrate Self-Aligned Back Contact (SABC) technology -- one of the most advanced architectures for back-contact solar cells into Silfab's technology library. This proprietary method enables precise alignment and improved electrical performance in cell and module fabrication and will support continued innovation in the Silfab Elite Series, specifically in the optimization of the backsheet configuration and integrated cell architecture. 'Silfab Solar is leading the way in the integration of innovative solar cells and modules by investing in new technology specifically designed for the U.S market,' said Paolo Maccario, Silfab President and CEO. 'Acquiring these cutting-edge technology patents and intellectual property will enable us to develop the next generation of solar panels for the Silfab Elite Series and beyond, ensuring we continue to offer our customers high-quality, powerful solar modules manufactured in the U.S. while preserving and protecting strategically important European and American innovation.' As part of the agreement with EnPV, Silfab will also acquire a team of solar experts who pioneered the technology and will continue advancing the next-generation PV solutions for Silfab. In 2024, Silfab Solar secured a $5 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) innovation award as part of our $20 million dollar project to develop the most innovative US made, back-contact N-type cells to achieve efficiencies of 26 percent or better. About Silfab Solar Silfab Solar is the North American leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-efficiency, premium-quality PV modules. Silfab leverages more than 40 years of solar experience and best-in-class technologies to produce the highest-rated solar modules. Silfab operates in the state of Washington and Toronto, Canada, and will soon be manufacturing solar cells and PV modules in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Each operating facility features multiple automated production lines, certified to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard, and just-in-time manufacturing to deliver Buy American-approved PV modules specifically designed for and dedicated to the North American market.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Over $6K in stolen Walmart items recovered after Indian Trail chase ends in crash
UNION COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — What started as a shoplifting incident at an Indian Trail Walmart turned into a high-speed chase and crash, the sheriff's office announced. Union County deputies were called to the scene after Walmart employees reported a theft. Deputies began searching the area and found Marco Vongmalaythong, 42, sitting in his SUV behind the Walmart. When deputies tried to stop him, they said Vongmalaythong took off. The chase didn't last long. Deputies said Vongmalaythong tried to take a sharp left onto Indian Trail Fairview Road. But at those speeds, the turn was too much. Mint Hill man charged after opossum burned alive on video: Police Deputies said he clipped a curb, lost control, and rolled his SUV onto its side. With his vehicle flipped, Marco became stuck. Deputies were able to pull him from the vehicle and place him under arrest. Inside the SUV, deputies found more than $6,000 worth of stolen items from Walmart. Marco's vehicle was seized under North Carolina's 'Run and Done' law, which allows law enforcement to take the vehicles of suspects who flee from police. University of SC assessment says Silfab Solar poses risks to neighborhoods, schools Marco is now facing charges of felony larceny and felony speeding to elude arrest. He's being held at the Union County Detention Center under a $100,000 secured bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-04-2025
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Proposed SC bills could halt construction of Silfab Solar Plant in Fort Mill
FORT MILL, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Silfab Solar's $150 million plant in Fort Mill might hit a major roadblock. Two bills, House Bill 4293 and Senate Bill 530, are moving through the South Carolina legislature. If passed, they'd give local governments the power to stop construction if a project doesn't meet zoning rules, even after permits have been issued and work has started. The Senate version could take effect immediately if signed by Gov. Henry McMaster. The Silfab project has drawn pushback from residents concerned about its location near schools and potential environmental risks. Despite the company's promises about safety and compliance, many locals say they still have unanswered questions. If the bills pass and the facility is found out of zoning compliance, construction could be halted until issues are resolved, possibly through rezoning, a variance, or the courts. Officials and developers across the state are watching closely, as the outcome could reshape how zoning laws are enforced in South Carolina. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
