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• Tesla Batteries in Short Supply for Many Solar Installers
  
  Only 12% of U.S. companies that install solar panels and residential batteries carry the Powerwall but 55% of customers shopping for home-storage systems want them.
  Bloomberg.  Industry Week.  Tue, 19 Feb 2019 19:07 -0500.
• SunPower seeking partner for its solar panel making business
  
  SunPower Corp is seeking a strategic partner for its solar panel manufacturing business, an arrangement that could allow it to expand the U.S. factory it acquired last year, Chief Executive Tom Werner said on Wednesday.
  Reuters.  Wed, 13 Feb 2019 19:05:44 -0500.
• Energy-Short Pakistan Moves to Power Up Solar Manufacturing
  
  Pakistan's government has proposed to eliminate taxes associated with manufacturing of solar and wind energy equipment in the country, in an effort to boost the production and use of renewable power and overcome power shortages. ...
  Voice of America.  Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:59:34 -0500.
• Party is over for dirt-cheap solar panels, says China executive
  
  The global solar power industry is about to lose a major competitive windfall as prices of Chinese-made solar panels begin to recover after a collapse last year, the leader of one of the world's top manufacturers said on Thursday.
  Reuters.  Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:31:22 -0500.
• ACWA considers supporting solar panel manufacturing in Saudi
  
  ACWA Power is considering supporting the manufacturing of solar panels in Saudi Arabia, its chief executive said, as the power and water plants developer seeks to facilitate Saudi Arabia's plans to develop its renewable power industry. ...
  Yahoo.  Mon, 14 Jan 2019 08:15:54 -0500.
• What's Driving First Solar's Weaker Than Expected Margin Guidance?
  
  2019 could prove to be an interesting year for First Solar , the largest U.S. solar panel manufacturer, as it scales up production of its much anticipated Series 6 panels. ...
  By Trefis Team, Contributor.  Forbes.  Mon, 7 Jan 2019 11:22:00 -0500.
• Why Nobody In Renewable Energy Had A Better 2018 Than First Solar
  
  The U.S. manufacturer largely benefitted from turmoil elsewhere and skillfully navigated a critical year in its production overhaul.
  By John Parnell, Contributor.  Forbes.  Sun, 30 Dec 2018 15:40:00 -0500.
• SunPower Releases Performance Solar Panel for Australia's Residential Rooftop Market
  
  MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 18, 2018 -- SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR) today launched the 19-percent efficient Performance solar panel for homeowners in Australia, available in several designs up to 325-watts. ...
  PR Newswire.  Sun, 18 Nov 2018 21:05:00 +0000.
• Kia and Hyundai develop solar charging for electric cars, charge as you drive
  
  Korean car manufacturer Hyundai will adopt solar panel charging technology for electric and hybrid vehicles from next year, including cars released under
  Rik Henderson.  Pocket Lint.  Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:48:48 +0000.

• Landscape Lighting (Information)
  
  Learn about the various types and styles of landscape lighting fixtures, including solar and low-voltage lights. Website features a wide range of landscape lighting manufacturers, shops and services.
  http://www.landscapelighting.us/
  

• Jumblex.org Solar Page (Directory Page)
  
  This solar category page lists editorially-reviewed websites and web pages that pertain to this topic.
  http://en.jumblex.org/solar-energy/
  

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