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Desert-to-Power initiative seeking consultants for solar mapping

Desert-to-Power initiative seeking consultants for solar mapping

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is seeking consultants to undertake a solar mapping exercise in seven of its members states: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Uganda. The deadline for expressions of interest is August 30. August 14, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Nicolas Jehly, Unsplash IGAD is seeking expressions of interest from […]

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Six Cruises For The Next Total Solar Eclipse Exactly Two Years Today

Six Cruises For The Next Total Solar Eclipse Exactly Two Years Today

Totality on April 20, 2023 as seen from P&O Australia’s “Pacific Explorer,” a cruise ship carrying … [+] 2,000 eclipse-chasers. Jamie Carter Are you ready for the sequel to the “Great American Eclipse?” If so, you’ll have a question: when is the next eclipse? Exactly two years from today, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the

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Sinovoltaics updates map of European solar module manufacturing sites

Sinovoltaics updates map of European solar module manufacturing sites

The latest report on the supply chain for European PV module production provides the status of 121 solar manufacturing sites, including closures and capacity on hold. It maps plants that produce PV modules, cells, wafers, ingots, polysilicon, and metallurgical-grade silicon. August 9, 2024 Valerie Thompson Image: Silicon Valen European manufacturing is the focus of the

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Israel mandates rooftop solar on new big buildings, targets 3.5 GW by 2040

Israel mandates rooftop solar on new big buildings, targets 3.5 GW by 2040

The Israeli authorities have introduced new regulations requiring rooftop PV on new large buildings, with plans to install 3.5 GW by 2040. The minimum production capacity has been set at 5 kW. August 8, 2024 Lior Kahana Image: Nemo88, Pixabay The Israeli National Planning and Building Council has approved regulations requiring new buildings to install

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Sundrive cuts jobs, restructures ahead of solar tech commercialization

Sundrive cuts jobs, restructures ahead of solar tech commercialization

Australian solar cell specialist Sundrive Solar has announced job cuts, a change of leadership, and the restructuring of its business to prepare for the commercialization of its copper electrode technology. August 8, 2024 Ev Foley Image: SunDrive Solar From pv magazine Australia Sundrive Solar, a Sydney-based copper-plated solar cell manufacturer, has announced a restructuring plan

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U.S. Government Asks For Consumer Help on Solar Scams

U.S. Government Asks For Consumer Help on Solar Scams

Business Economy U.S. Government Asks For Consumer Help on Solar Scams August 7, 2024 12:00 PM EDT The federal government is taking steps to address the rising number of scams plaguing the troubled residential solar industry.  The U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Federal Trade Commission told TIME that

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