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Zoals u waarschijnlijk weet, is de Federal Solar Tax Credit verlengd tot 2035, waardoor het voor huiseigenaren haalbaarder wordt om zonnepanelen te installeren en daar de vruchten van te plukken. Een heffingskorting verlaagt het verschuldigde belastingbedrag voor huiseigenaren met voldoende belastingplicht. Om aanspraak te kunnen maken op deze en andere energiekredieten en stimuleringsmaatregelen voor woningen, moeten huiseigenaren het formulier correct invullen IRS-formulier 5695. Als installateur van zonne-energie moet u de informatie kunnen verstrekken die klanten nodig hebben om dit formulier voor de belastingvermindering voor zonne-energie in te vullen. Wij raden echter wel af om klanten belastingadvies te geven. Verwijs ze…
Italy bans ground-mounted solar panels on agricultural land Italy’s right-wing government on Monday banned the installation of solar panels on agricultural land, just days after Rome committed to tripling its installed renewable energy capacity by 2030. “We have put an end to the wild installation of ground-mounted photovoltaic panels,” Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida said at a news conference after the cabinet meeting. The ban covers photovoltaic systems installed on the ground in areas classified as agricultural, but does not cover agrivoltaic projects, which involve installing solar panels over fields of crops, Lollobrigida said. Projects that benefit from EU funds, such…
Section 48 guidance has been released, updating the requirements for the ITC under the Inflation Reduction Act. November 21, 2023 Ryan KennedyBy pv magazine USAWhen the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 was passed, one of the cornerstones of the $369 billion set aside for climate and energy spending was the Investment Tax Credit (ITC).The US Treasury Department has released guidance on how to access the ITC. Find the full document here. The ITC reserves a federal tax credit of 30% of installed system costs for clean energy technologies such as solar, wind and energy storage. The credit is offered…
At home » General » International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (RVCMC) sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for ‘The Blue Carbon Generation Project’ The International Islamic Trade Finance Company (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (RVCMC), aimed at helping the Republic of Maldives achieve its sustainability goals and address of the consequences of climate change. The project aims to assess the potential and feasibility of generating “Blue Carbon Credits” from the Maldives coastal ecosystem (mangrove forests…
This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu Network) takes an important step by shedding light on health and safety issues for women in the solar and energy storage industries, a crucial topic that became even more relevant following the celebration of World Safety and Energy Day . Occupational health on April 28. May 10, 2024 Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu)The need for a gender-sensitive approach to health and safety in the solar and energy storage sector is not just an issue of equality, but a crucial step as the number of women in the workforce increases. Safety policies, training and…
Hail losses in the United States exceeded $1 billion in 2021. November 23, 2023 Ryan Kennedy Risk of exposure to hailImage: FemaBy pv magazine USASoltec, a Spain-based provider of solar tracking solutions, has released a new one hail defense algorithm to limit damage to solar installations.Hailstorms, which are often unpredictable in nature and destructive to solar panels, pose a challenge to solar infrastructure. In 2021, hail-related losses in the United States exceeded $1 billion.a pv magazine USA webinar The session found that mitigating hail risk is a common problem in “Hail Alley,” a broad region encompassing about six states from…
El Paso Electric (EPE) has begun construction on a 10 MW facility as part of the second expansion of the company’s Texas Community Solar program. Along with a reduced monthly payment for current subscribers, the expanded program will offer a discount to income-qualified state residential customers, the company said, adding that the new facility is expected to be operational by the end of this year. EPE selected EDF Renewables to build a total of 18,930 panels at the 70-acre solar facility in San Elizario, Texas. “The success of our existing Texas Community Solar program shows…
Today at the CPUC: Strategic steps in building a low-carbon economy On May 14, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will host the second session of the Virtual Building Decarbonization Technical Working Group, marking a pivotal moment in California’s march toward a sustainable future. This virtual-only event is part of the broader Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) strategy, designed to drive innovative clean energy solutions across the state. This workshop, facilitated by the Accelerate Group, aims to refine and finalize the draft strategic objectives for the Building Decarbonization goal of the EPIC program. These goals are critical in directing…
Researchers from Spain have developed a method to estimate the critical speed that a tracker can withstand. They found “good agreement” when comparing the model with experimental results. December 13, 2023 Lior KahanaResearchers from the Technical University of Madrid in Spain have introduced a new way to calculate the effective damping coefficient of single-axis solar trackers. In aerodynamics, damping is the force opposing the motion of a vibrating or oscillating system, and its effective coefficient is a parameter related to its stability.The proposed approach allows developers to estimate the critical speed that a tracker can withstand.“We do not rule out…
September ushers in gorgeous fall colors in Colorado Springs, but that doesn’t mean the time to harness the sun’s power is fading away. Solarise Solar, Colorado’s premier solar panel company, continues to help homeowners effectively install and maintain solar panels for optimal performance.