“The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality late this March abruptly rolled out several major changes to how Virginia will manage stormwater runoff from solar farms, saying prior policies may have underestimated water quality impacts. Previously, Virginia had considered only the foundations or bases of solar panels to be impervious surfaces, or those unable to … [Read more…]
“Dutch company Rads Global Business has developed an anti-soiling coating for solar PV modules that are at least two years old. The new product is claimed to increase power yield by up to 7% and to have a payback time of 2.5 to four years depending on the dust level of the site. Netherlands-based … [Read more…]
“In an advance that could dramatically improve the productivity of solar panels in cold climates, a University of Michigan-led team has demonstrated an inexpensive, clear coating that reduced snow and ice accumulation on solar panels, enabling them to generate up to 85% more energy in early testing. The proposed coating solution is claimed to … [Read more…]
“A prominent U.S. solar industry-group is warning that expanded tariffs — if imposed by the Commerce Department — would crimp installations at a time when the Biden administration is pushing to significantly boost sun-based power. The Solar Energy Industries Association estimates that potential duties on some imports from Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand would increase … [Read more…]
“Netherlands-based module manufacturer Solarge B.V. has developed a 72-cell monocrystalline solar module for PV systems deployed on flat rooftops with limited weight-bearing capacity. The Solarge DUO panel is based on M10 PERC cells and weighs 50% less than conventional glass-backsheet panels, with a rooftop load of just 6 kg/m2, the company claimed. “The module … [Read more…]
“We, the undersigned companies and organizations, state our firm opposition to the use of forced labor within the solar supply chain. We hereby commit to helping ensure that the solar supply chain is free of forced labor and raising awareness within the industry on this important issue. To assist in these efforts, we support … [Read more…]
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“The dominance of China’s LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd. in supplying solar panels to the U.S. highlights the challenge authorities face in trying to eliminate alleged labor abuses from the country’s supply chains without smothering an industry that is vital to the Biden administration’s efforts to limit climate change. LONGi, the U.S.’s top … [Read more…]
“” Read Eden Renewables application for Oak Hill Solar 1 and 2 permit from Army Corps of Engineers PDF as obtain thru freedom of information request source: Freedom of Information Request Army Corps of Engineers 6 November 2019. Environmental Design Research Wetland Study Figure 5 Eden Renewables Oak Hill Solar … [Read more…]