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Chinese PV Industry Brief: JA Solar, TCL, Tongwei, GCL Technology post H1 losses

Chinese PV Industry Brief: JA Solar, TCL, Tongwei, GCL Technology post H1 losses

JA Solar has reported a net loss of CNY 874 million ($123.3 million) for the first half of 2024, while Tongwei posted a loss of CNY 3.13 billion. TCL Zhonghuan and GCL Technology also recorded losses of CNY 3.06 billion and CNY 1.48 billion, respectively. September 6, 2024 Vincent Shaw and Valerie Thompson JA Solar […]

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Here’s How to Protect Solar Panels from Rain

Here’s How to Protect Solar Panels from Rain

Solar panels have become an increasingly popular choice for both homeowners and businesses looking for renewable energy solutions. However, these panels can be vulnerable to damage, particularly during rainy weather. Without proper care, rain can reduce the efficiency of solar panels and even lead to costly repairs. This article will explore effective ways to protect

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White House takes action to speed up federal solar permitting

White House takes action to speed up federal solar permitting

Solar panels and wind turbines decorate the Colorado desert at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.) In the Biden administration’s latest move to speed up the federal solar permitting process, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will make over 31 million acres of public lands across eleven western states available for solar development… https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/policy-regulation/white-house-takes-action-to-speed-up-federal-solar-permitting/

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DOE: US solar sector adds 18,401 jobs in 2023, leading energy industry

DOE: US solar sector adds 18,401 jobs in 2023, leading energy industry

“Our policies are working. We are now starting to see the job impacts of investments made through the infrastructure and inflation reduction laws—first in construction and as America builds more of these factories, we’ll see hundreds of thousands more,” said secretary of energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “The data clearly show that clean energy means jobs—good jobs,

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Ontario launches energy procurement, bans solar on prime agricultural land

Ontario launches energy procurement, bans solar on prime agricultural land

Latest Ontario’s energy procurement builds on a previous announcement seeking 5GW of capacity by 2034. Image: CanREA via LinkedIn. The Ontario government in Canada has launched an energy procurement in the province through its second long-term procurement (LT2). Ontario’s request for proposal will seek nearly all technologies – solar PV, wind, nuclear, natural gas, biomass

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Shanghai unveils plan to co-locate offshore wind and solar, first offshore PV auction planned by year-end

Shanghai unveils plan to co-locate offshore wind and solar, first offshore PV auction planned by year-end

Home Floating Solar Shanghai unveils plan to co-locate offshore wind and solar, first offshore PV auction planned by year-end August 28, 2024, by Adrijana Buljan The Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission released a new plan on August 26 that will lead to China’s largest city opening an allocation round by the end of this

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