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Inouye Solar Telescope Creates Its First Detailed Maps of Sun’s Coronal Magnetic Fields

Inouye Solar Telescope Creates Its First Detailed Maps of Sun’s Coronal Magnetic Fields

This milestone promises to enhance our understanding of the Sun’s atmosphere and how its changing conditions lead to impacts on our technology-dependent society. The Inouye Solar Telescope presents its first map of the solar coronal magnetic field signals as measured using the Zeeman Effect. Image credit: NSF / NSO / AURA / NASA’s Solar Dynamics […]

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Enlight commissions 364MW, 1.2GWh solar-plus-storage project in New Mexico

Enlight commissions 364MW, 1.2GWh solar-plus-storage project in New Mexico

Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads Enlight Renewable Energy invested US$827 million into the Atrisco solar-plus-storage project. Image: Enlight Renewable Energy. Enlight Renewable Energy has commissioned its 364MW Atrisco solar project, in the US state of New Mexico, which is co-located with a 1.2GWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The company noted that

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U.S. solar panel manufacturing capacity grew 4x since climate law passed

U.S. solar panel manufacturing capacity grew 4x since climate law passed

(Image by Como una Reina from Pixabay ) Solar module manufacturing capacity in the United States now exceeds 31 gigawatts (GW) — a nearly four-fold increase since the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law in 2022, according to a new report. Per the  U.S. Solar Market Insight Q3 2024 report released by the Solar Energy Industries

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Planning consent granted for 600 MW solar project, largest to date in the UK

Planning consent granted for 600 MW solar project, largest to date in the UK

Cottam Solar Project secures approval through national infrastructure consent process. The 600 MW solar and storage development is the fourth major solar project to secure UK government approval in a three-month period. September 6, 2024 Matthew Lynas The UK government has granted planning consent to a 600 MW solar plant with storage. Image: Avi Waxman,

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EliTe Solar to establish 8 GW solar manufacturing hub in Egypt

EliTe Solar to establish 8 GW solar manufacturing hub in Egypt

Singapore-headquartered EliTe Solar says the first phase of work at the planned 8 GW solar manufacturing facility in northeastern Egypt will establish a 2 GW solar cell production line, scheduled for completion in September 2025.  September 6, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: pv magazine EliTe Solar, a global manufacturer of PV cells and modules, has unveiled

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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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