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The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and the Department of Commerce announced today that they will investigate the U.S. government’s claims American Solar Energy Manufacturing Alliance Trade Committee that silicon solar cells and panels made in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam continue to be dumped into the US market at prices that leave domestic manufacturers unable to compete. The commission filed the anti-dumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) petition last month. This will be the second AD/CVD investigation into the export practices of solar cell and panel manufacturers in Southeast Asia. In August 2023, the Ministry of Commerce expanded AD/CVD to Chinese solar…
Schroders Greencoat has assets under management of £1.1 billion across the UK, Europe and the US. Image: Schroders. Schroders Greencoat has received a £170 million commitment from the Environment Agency Pension (EAPF) to boost investment in wind, solar, bioenergy, heat pumps and hydrogen. Greencoat, the specialist sustainable energy and energy transition infrastructure manager of Schroders Capital, a UK-headquartered asset manager with £750 billion in assets under management (AUM), will allocate the resources to its UK private markets flagship Greencoat Renewable Income LP (GRI). GRI launched in 2020 with £277m of investment from Brunel and SAUL, as reported in our sister…
Nuvolt, in partnership with HT Power, has initiated PPA facilities for both the headquarters and phase one of the initiative. Image: Nuvolt. Cardiff-based Nuvolt has installed solar panels at Marston Brewery’s headquarters, St Johns House. The solar power plant at St Johns House is expected to generate 87.73 MWh of clean energy annually. Nuvolt provides design, installation and maintenance services and supports solution financing through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Matthew Phillips, co-founder and director of Nuvolt, said: “We are keen to be part of Marston’s journey to Net Zero as they strive to reduce energy consumption on their estate. “This…
An international research team has developed a performance-enhancing treatment for perovskite solar cells based on phenethylammonium chloride (PEACl), which is also claimed to reduce the number of process steps. Using this technique, the group built a champion device with an efficiency of 20.9%. May 15, 2024 Valerie ThompsonAn international research team has developed a method to fabricate perovskite thin films using a precursor known as phenethylammonium chloride (PEACl) in a simultaneous deposition and passivation step.“Such a simplified process could allow researchers to create cells with more consistent quality,” Tim Kodalle, the scientist who led experiments completed at Lawrence Berkeley National…
UNSW scientists have proposed using dual-fuel piston engines to add gas-to-power operations in large-scale hydrogen production from PV energy. Preliminary findings from their research show that the proposed system still achieves too high an LCOE for commercial maturity. However, falling electrolyser costs, policy interventions and changing energy market dynamics could more than halve LCOE values in the future. May 15, 2024 Emiliano BelliniA group of scientists from the University of New South Wales in Australia have investigated the technical and economic feasibility of relying on hydrogen-powered piston engines to use PV-powered hydrogen in both gas-to-power and power-to-gas operations.Reciprocating engines are…
Renewable energy software provider Radial generation has come into possession of Proven Compliance Solutions Inc. (PCS), a consulting firm that helps utilities comply with NERC Reliability Standards, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), and Operations and Planning (O&P) in North America.“We believe compliance and cybersecurity are critical elements to ensuring the resilience of the electric grid and the future of renewables,” said Kellie Macpherson, executive VP of compliance and risk management at Radian Generation. “PCS brings some of the industry’s most seasoned veterans and serves many influential utilities. Together we can support our customers’ ability to deliver reliable, sustainable and safe power…
As Utah’s desert landscape turns to the vibrant hues of fall, many homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes more energy efficient. An increasingly popular method is the installation of solar panels. If you’ve been considering this tech-savvy upgrade, here’s a comprehensive guide to understanding the solar panel installation process.
In the world of cryptocurrency, airdrops have become an increasingly popular way for projects to distribute tokens and gain exposure. A crypto airdrop involves giving away free coins or tokens to a large number of wallet addresses, often as a reward for participating in certain activities or holding specific cryptocurrencies. For those looking to claim the latest airdrops, including highly sought-after bitcoin airdrops, understanding the process is crucial to avoid missing out on potential opportunities.To claim your Carbon Credit airdrop, follow these simple steps:Keep an eye on official Crypto Network announcements, social media, and project updates to be aware of…
Natural resources that can slowly replenish themselves, even after some use, are renewable resources. We’ve entered the age of renewable resources and alternative energy. Generating electricity from renewables is now cheaper than ever, moving them from niche alternatives to the fastest-growing energy sources in the country. This group of renewables includes things like ethanol, water, methane gas, natural oils, and thermal energy. In 2022, renewable energy sources made history in the U.S. by producing 21% of all electricity, mainly thanks to hydropower, solar, and wind energy. So, what other kinds of renewable energy are out there? Let’s explore the list.…
Sun On December 15, 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission approved a revision to the net metering program for the state’s investor-owned utilities. The changes replaced the long-standing net energy metering rates (NEM) with a net billing rate structure (NBT) – colloquially known as “NEM 3.0” – that significantly reduces compensation for behind-the-meter solar PV systems. The NEM tariffs remained open for new interconnection requests until April 15, 2023, but after that date all new interconnection requests were submitted under NBT. Now, a year later, we have the opportunity to evaluate how California’s solar market has evolved under this new…