So What Does The Solar Industry Think About Anti-Dumping Hearings?
According to trade group SEIA, the ongoing U.S. trade case against China was filed by a single company; they do not represent the entire solar industry.
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Aussie Solar Pioneer To Test Combo Of Tesla EV + PV + Storage
Originally published on RenewEconomy. David Mills, one of Australia’s greatest solar pioneers, is among the first recipients of a Tesla Model S vehicle in Australia, and says he will combine the electric vehicle with solar and storage to get a taste of the future energy systems. Mills, a world leader … [continued]
Australian Team Sets New Solar PV Efficiency Record
Originally published on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath An ARENA-funded solar research team at the University of New South Wales has recorded the highest efficiency for a PV system ever reported, converting over 40 per cent of sunlight into electricity, with an innovative take on Australian-designed solar tower technology. The team … [continued]
The Birth of On-Grid Rooftop Photovoltaics
Special thanks to author John Perlin for this contribution about the introduction of rooftop photovoltaics. The material comes from Perlin’s recently published book, Let It Shine: The 6000-Year Story of Solar Energy. John Ericsson had gained great fame in America for designing the Monitor, the first iron ship that helped save … [continued]
India May Form An Association Of Nations With High Solar Potential
Delhi-based financial daily Live Mint recently reported that India is working on a plan to form an association of countries with high solar potential with an aim to lower the cost of solar energy and improve the country’s standing at global climate change and environment protection discussions. The proposal is … [continued]
Hanwha SolarOne Plans 230 MW Module Manufacturing Facility In South Korea
Chinese solar module manufacturing companies continue to expand their manufacturing base to other countries in an attempt to secure market share globally and evade anti-dumping duties. Chinese solar panel manufacturer Hanwha SolarOne has announced its plan to build a new solar photovoltaic manufacturing facility in Eumseong, South Korea. The company … [continued]
Canada Investigating Alleged Chinese Solar Dumping
The national governments of Canada and the US are investigating charges of Chinese solar dumping by numerous North American solar panel makers.
$6 Billion Opportunity: Rural Electric Cooperatives Could Lead On Clean Energy
Originally published on ilsr.org. Last week I asked why rural electric cooperatives haven’t been leaders on renewable energy. This week, I explain a $6 billion opportunity they can seize to take leadership. One of the biggest barriers to making investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy is the upfront cost. … [continued]
SunEdison Announces Expansion Plans In Brazil
SunEdison has been on a roll for quite some time now, announcing one plan after another in virtually all solar markets. It has also announced a possible polysilicon plant in Korea. SunEdison and Brazil-based Renova Energia have come together for a joint venture to build, own, and operate 1 gigawatt (GW) capacity of … [continued]
SunPower’s Solar Panel Manufacturing Capacity To Triple In 5 Years
Originally published on Solar Love. One of the world’s largest solar cell and solar panel manufacturers, SunPower*, is looking primed to take advantage of continued, massive solar power growth. Recently, SunPower President and CEO Tom Werner noted that he expects the solar industry to be a $5 trillion industry within 20 … [continued]
