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Sunrun to Buy Vivint in $3.2B Solar Mega-Deal

Sunrun to Buy Vivint in $3.2B Solar Mega-Deal

The merger of two of the top three residential solar companies is aimed at creating economies of scale to lower customer acquisition costs.

By Matthew Heller | July 8, 2020

SunPower Idles Production as Virus Hits Demand

SunPower Idles Production as Virus Hits Demand

The company is taking steps to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and "position itself well for when the solar industry returns to strong growth.”

By Matthew Heller | April 21, 2020

SunPower to Buy Foe in Solar Panel Dispute

SunPower to Buy Foe in Solar Panel Dispute

SunPower's acquisition of SolarWorld Americas will combine companies that were at opposite ends of the debate over cheap solar panel imports.

By Matthew Heller | April 19, 2018

Trade Policy Jitters Fuel Decline in Solar Jobs

Trade Policy Jitters Fuel Decline in Solar Jobs

Solar industry jobs fell 3.8% last year, with 71% of companies reporting that a trade dispute over imported panels negatively impacted them.

By Matthew Heller | February 7, 2018

ITC Backs Crackdown on Solar Panel Imports

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ITC Backs Crackdown on Solar Panel Imports

The commission recommends tariffs as high as 35% on low-cost imports, siding with solar manufacturers against the installation industry.

By Matthew Heller | November 1, 2017

Tesla to Acquire Sister Firm SolarCity for $2.6B

Tesla to Acquire Sister Firm SolarCity for $2.6B

Both companies' shares fall amid concerns about their cash flow and the rationale for the merger.

By Matthew Heller | August 1, 2016

Musk Shifts Gears at Tesla With SolarCity Offer

Musk Shifts Gears at Tesla With SolarCity Offer

The entrepreneur says the $2.8 billion deal will turn Tesla into the world’s only vertically-integrated energy company.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 22, 2016