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Hitachi Energy commits $528 million for Mississippi transformer factory As lead times for transformers in the U.S. stretch beyond two years, the facility comes as part of the company’s $1.5 billion U.S. manufacturing expansion program to address severe utility hardware shortages.
Ryan Kennedy
Sep 17, 2026
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Markets & Policy
U.S. bulk-power equipment ban set to worsen critical transformer shortage The executive order restricting foreign-made bulk-power equipment is expected to hit a market that has seen over $22 billion in imports since 2025. Analysis from Wood Mackenzie suggests restrictions on Chinese-built units will further strain a supply chain where power transformers and substations are already facing estimated shortages of 15% and 8%, respectively.
Ryan Kennedy
Sep 02, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Shoals awarded more than $96 million in damages in patent dispute with Voltage A North Carolina jury has found that Voltage infringed Shoals’ patents, awarding the company more than $96 million in damages. Voltage says it will seek a review of the verdict and a new trial.
Ben Zientara
Aug 27, 2026
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U.S. ITC Building
Markets & Policy
U.S. ITC issues limited exclusion order against Voltage in Shoals patent dispute The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that certain imported Voltage products infringed on Shoals patents. However, the commission also ruled that some alternative designs did not infringe, leading to claims of victory from both companies.
Ben Zientara
Jul 02, 2026
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Inside Nextpower’s acquisition-driven expansion strategy At The smarter E Europe in Munich, Nextpower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company’s transformation from a solar tracker specialist into a broader clean energy technology provider, explaining how recent acquisitions in inverters, battery storage and mounting systems fit into a customer-driven strategy.
Emiliano Bellini
Jun 26, 2026
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A large solar installation with Soltec SF7 trackers
Technology & Products
Soltec announces PFE-compliant certification for its domestic content solar trackers The company can now provide certification of its compliance with Treasury guidance on prohibited foreign entities for its domestically-produced SFOne and SF7 series 1P and 2P trackers.
Ben Zientara
Jun 19, 2026
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Create Energy's ONTRACKER system
Technology & Products
Create Energy acquires solar tracking provider SOL Components The Tennessee-based company will integrate SOL Components products into its “one-stop-shop” portfolio of integrated solar equipment.
Ben Zientara
Jun 16, 2026
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NachfÞhrsystem, Tracker, Nextpower
Technology & Products
Global solar tracker market grew 19% in 2025 Analysis by Wood Mackenzie finds global tracker shipments reached a record 134 GWdc last year, with US-based Nextpower maintaining the largest market share for the eleventh consecutive year.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 09, 2026
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Ampacity training in the field
Applications & Installations
Ampacity expands its menu of tracker installation training options for U.S. installers The company’s customer success services teams provide the training throughout the U.S. to customers it supplies with structural solar products.
Ben Zientara
Jun 03, 2026