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🍻 EpiHour at NexWafe: Oktoberfest Edition 🥨 Our last EpiHour was a fantastic mix of Bavarian charm and casual networking! We embraced the Oktoberfest theme with beer, pretzels and a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. It was the perfect opportunity to get together, network and have a few laughs. A big shout out to everyone who joined us for this lively after-work get-together. Special thanks to all who helped organize another memorable event! Prost! #EmployeeEngagement #Solar

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released the final section 48D Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (CHIPS ITC) rules. The CHIPS ITC provides a 25 percent investment tax credit for domestic production of semiconductors and semiconductor equipment manufacturing. Michael Carr, Executive Director of the SEMA Coalition, released the below statement following the announcement: “The final 48D rules will help solar manufacturers unlock the full potential of the CHIPS and Science Act by providing critical support for efforts to reshore the entire solar supply chain. We applaud Treasury’s final CHIPS ITC rules, which clarify that domestic solar ingot and wafer manufacturers can access this landmark incentive. The Biden-Harris Administration's efforts will drive significant investment in domestic solar ingot and wafer manufacturing capacity, currently dominated by China, help meet our economic and national security goals, and support thousands of good-paying jobs across the country. “We appreciate the efforts that went into this significant rulemaking and look forward to continuing our work with the Biden-Harris Administration on leveraging other tools, such as the Inflation Reduction Act’s domestic content provisions, to support the reshoring of the full solar supply chain.” Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/dn7rzxht

New US rules support solar supply chain, manufacturing: New US incentives support solar manufacturers and encourage the domestic build-out of the earlier stages of the solar supply chain. #Renewables #Energy #Technology

Today, we welcome the news that domestic manufacturing of solar ingots and wafers is now included with a 25% investment tax credit under Section 48D of the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit rules in the CHIPS Act. This is a win for rebuilding the US solar supply chain. Jonathan Touriño Jacobo of PV Tech shares industry insights on the news: “The final 48D rules will help solar manufacturers unlock the full potential of the CHIPS and Science Act by providing critical support for efforts to reshore the entire solar supply chain. We applaud Treasury’s final CHIPS ITC rules, which clarify that domestic solar ingot and wafer manufacturers can access this landmark incentive,” said Mike Carr, executive director at the Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA) Coalition. NexWafe and SEMA Coalition both called for the inclusion of domestic incentives for manufacturing solar wafers. https://bit.ly/40be7bD #Solar #USmanufacturing #CHIPSact

PV CellTech USA published a special US solar news roundup in advance of the recent conference. With reporting from the PV Tech editorial team, it covers US PV manufacturing developments, milestones and insights. It also includes NexWafe CEO Davor Sutija's guest blog, "Scaling the solar supply chain to 50GW annually: challenges and opportunities for US manufacturing," on page 16. Read Davor's article here: https://lnkd.in/eWWyNu2Z (Image courtesy of #PVCellTech) #Solar #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #USmanufacturing

Another edition of our New Faces, Bright Future: NexWafe's Welcome Series! Today, we're featuring David Matuschek, who joined NexWafe in May as a Controller in our Finance department. In this interview, David talks about his first weeks at NexWafe and what excites him most about his new role, while sharing a few personal reflections. Watch the video to get to know David and learn about his journey so far. Welcome to the team, David! 👏 #EmployeeSpotlight #Solar #SolarPV

Yesterday at PV CellTech brought more engaging sessions with two California-based startups, Caelux and Tandem PV. Alongside Oxford PV and Swift Solar, they are making significant strides toward commercializing perovskite PV films. Innovation remains crucial for the U.S. and Europe to speed up solar adoption and enhance cost competitiveness. Companies like these, along with NexWafe, are introducing disruptive technologies that will help accelerate the energy transition. Pictured: Scott Graybeal of Caelux presenting during the panel discussion led by Finlay Colville of PV Tech, "New U.S. owned technologies for next-generation domestic production." Other panel participants included Thad Druffel of Bert Thin Films, Inc, Stephen Sauter of Blackswan Silicon and Colin Bailie of Tandem PV. #SolarInnovation #RenewableEnergy #PVCellTech #EnergyTransition

Day 2 at PV CellTech USA was full of insights! There was a dynamic panel featuring Chris Case, CTO of Oxford PV, along with representatives from the new US module manufacturer, Imperial Star Solar, and Alex Zhu from the new US PERC cell manufacturer, ES Foundry. The panel topic was, "Technology & supply-chain selection for new US fabs from 2025 onwards." A key highlight was Oxford PV's announcement that they have sold their first Tandem Junction modules—capable of reaching impressive 27% efficiencies—to a US utility company. It’s great to see such innovation and progress in the solar industry, especially with the increasing focus on high-efficiency solutions! Bonus photo: Finlay Colville of PV Tech with NexWafe VP Jonathan Pickering, who's holding a solar cell made with a NexWafe EpiNex wafer! #Solar #RenewableEnergy #PVCellTech #Innovation

Today at PV CellTech USA, Michael Parr, executive director of the Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance, noted NexWafe as making strong progress with the direct gas-to-wafer process with recent results of EpiNex cells made on a leading manufacturer's production cell line. He went on to say that the process significantly reduces the carbon footprint of manufacturing solar wafers by eliminating the high-temp process steps and improved costs. Michael Parr made the remarks while participating in a panel discussion, "Delivering a sustainable manufacturing eco-system in the U.S. for PV manufacturing," moderated by Finlay Colville of PV Tech. Eric Hafter, founder of Origami Solar, also participated in the panel discussion. #PVCellTech #Solar #USmanufacturing

Catch Jonathan Pickering at PV CellTech USA in San Francisco starting today! If you'd like to schedule a meeting, DM him directly in LinkedIn. #PVCellTech #Solar #SolarPV