Planned 1.2-million-sq-ft plant in Edgecombe County, N.C., which would have 24-GW capacity to produce batteries favored for microgrids and data centers, would be the first large domestic producer of the alternative technology to lithium-ion.
Purchase of leading power and transmission design firm that would boost intended parent's stake in energy transition market is set to wrap up in the fourth quarter.
Invenergy Transmission plans to appeal the decision and is working to start construction next year on a separate portion of the total 800-mile line that is located in Kansas and Missouri.
Manufacturer would produce “full solar supply chain” of ingots, wafers, cells and finished solar panels at what would be the largest U.S. ingot and wafer plant.