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In a new weekly update for pv magazineSolcast, a DNV company, reports that despite record rainfall in mid-April, parts of the Arabian Peninsula still saw above-average insolation through April, while the UAE and parts of Saudi Arabia saw insolation about 5% above normal . May 17, 2024 SolcastDespite record rainfall in the middle of the month, parts of the Arabian Peninsula still saw above-average insolation through April, with the UAE and parts of Saudi Arabia seeing insolation around 5% above normal, according to an analysis carried out using of the Solcast API. At the same time, India experienced a sharp…
The Biden administration Today reinstate imported bifacial solar panels under Sec. 201 tariffs, after the special solar panels enjoyed a two-year exemption from additional duties first initiated by President Biden in 2022. Credit: Appalachian Renewable Energy Systems (ARP Solar) This decision is part of the President’s exclusive right to make changes to current rates under Sec. 201 of the Trade Act of 1974, after the US International Trade Commission (USITC) submitted its interim report in February this year. All imported solar panels (regardless of country of origin) are currently subject to a 14.25% tariff as a way to protect domestic…
Praveer Sinha, CEO and managing director of Tata Power, says the company’s 4 GW solar cell factory in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu will be commissioned from next month. Over a period of three months it will reach a peak production capacity of 4 GW. May 16, 2024 Uma GuptaBy pv magazine IndiaPraveer Sinha, CEO and managing director of Tata Power, said the company’s 4 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district will begin the commissioning process from June.The facility will stabilize and reach a peak production capacity of 4 GW over a three-month period. The…
Chinese companies abandon Romanian solar tender after EU investigation Two Chinese solar panel makers have withdrawn from a public tender in Romania after the EU launched an investigation into foreign subsidies, Brussels said on Monday. Brussels is trying to boost renewable energy in Europe to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while moving away from excessive dependence on cheaper Chinese wind and solar technology. More broadly, the EU wants to defend European industry against growing threats from China and the United States, and has launched several investigations into Chinese companies over state subsidies. The European Commission launched an investigation in April into…
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The Office of the President has shifted its focus on solar panels, announcing the elimination of the bifacial solar panel Section 301 tariff exclusion and addressing issues of stockpiling during trade, in addition to advancing the country’s manufacturing base. May 17, 2024 John Fitzgerald WeaverBy pv magazine USAThe Biden administration has released a fact sheet detailing several solar policy measures, including the elimination of the dual-sided solar panel exemption. This exemption previously allowed certain solar panels to avoid the Trump-era 15% tariff. Reinstating this rate is expected to increase the cost of commercial, industrial and large-scale solar projects by 1%…
According to an analysis by Abatable, the surplus of CORSIA-eligible carbon credits is expected to turn negative by 2030 unless new supplies become available. Currently, the aviation sector contributes approximately 3% of global emissions. As a sector that is difficult to decarbonise, it is exploring immediate, low-carbon technology solutions such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and electrification. However, these solutions face cost and technology hurdles and it will take some time before they become widespread. The challenge of decarbonizing aviation To limit emissions in the meantime, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) launched the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for…
In another article in a series, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives a voice to Zoraida Bejarano, Head of Talent Management at NextEnergy Group. She says the underrepresentation of women in solar industry recruitment processes complicates efforts to highlight inclusivity and address unconscious bias. May 17, 2024 Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu)Early in my career, like many women, I doubted my potential for success in a technical sector like solar energy. A supportive mentor helped me develop a credible approach, which boosted my confidence. On reflection, this was crucial.They encouraged me to create a strong value proposition and consider my…
The United States has officially exceeded this 5 million solar installationsThis is a new milestone, just eight years after the country reached one million installations in 2016 – a milestone that took 40 years to complete after the first grid-connected solar installation in 1973. Credit: Lichtsource bp According to data released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, more than half of all U.S. solar installations have come online since the start of 2020 and more than 25% have come online since the Inflation Reduction Act came into effect in just 20 months. past. These systems…
India Ratings and Research says India will maintain the current pace of renewable energy capacity expansion due to a significant decline in equipment prices and continued policy support. May 17, 2024 Uma GuptaBy pv magazine IndiaIndia Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) expects India’s annual renewable capacity expansion to remain at 15 to 18 GW in fiscal 2025 and 2026. It said 75% to 80% of annual installations, or up to 14.5 GW, come from solar and about 20% from wind. Installations will be driven by a significant reduction in equipment prices, continued policy support, the availability of liquidity and the investment…