Siim, Author at EmeraldBay Trading Solar

Home rooftop solar dips in N.C. after Duke Energy reduces payments, but many installers unfazed

Workers install a solar inverter in a garage. (Credit: Daniel / Creative Commons https://www.flickr.com/photos/dblfineart/9437490199) by Elizabeth Ouzts, Energy News Network When regulators allowed Duke Energy to lower bill credits to homes with rooftop solar, critics warned the solar industry would suffer a major loss. A year after the new rates took effect… https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/solar/residential/home-rooftop-solar-dips-in-n-c-after-duke-energy-reduces-payments-but-many-installers-unfazed/

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Chinese solar firms, ever-nimble, go further afield where US tariffs don’t reach

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Some of the biggest Chinese-owned solar factories in Vietnam are cutting production and laying off workers, spurred on by the expansion of U.S. trade tariffs targeting it and three other Southeast Asian countries. Meanwhile, in nearby Indonesia and Laos, a slew of new Chinese-owned solar plants are popping up, out of the reach of Washington’s

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Dalhousie researchers create solar-powered floating water purifier

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Researchers at Dalhousie University have developed a plasmonic nanoparticle-based floating system that can offer a reliable alternative to freshwater production. This portable solar-powered prototype uses old tires to float on saline water sources and starts harvesting clean water instantly. There is a superabundance of water on Earth but a significant lack of access to clean

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Tech firms to pay millions in SEC penalties for misleading SolarWinds disclosures

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Four high-profile tech companies reached an agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to pay millions of dollars in penalties for misleading investors about their exposure to the 2020 SolarWinds hack. Communications tech outfit Avaya, Israeli cybersecurity shop Check Point, and email security biz Mimecast have agreed to fork over $1 million, $995,000, and $990,000,

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Alight Energy, 3Flash to build 120MW solar project in Finland

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Latest Features , Featured Articles , Long Reads Alight Energy and 3Flash aim to commission the Aurinkopuisto project in 2027. Image: Alight Energy. Swedish independent power producer (IPP) Alight Energy and Finnish project developer 3Flash have agreed to build a 120MW solar project in the Finnish town of Loviisa. The companies submitted a planning application

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Exploring bulk photovoltaic effect in materials for better solar cells

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The bulk photovoltaic (BPV) effect represents a remarkable opportunity to surpass the limitations of traditional pn junction solar cells. A recent breakthrough study conducted by Japanese researchers has successfully demonstrated the BPV effect in alpha-phase indium selenide (-In2Se3) along the out-of-plane direction, aligning with previous theoretical predictions. The recorded high conversion efficiency of their -In2Se3

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‎Principal Buyer unveils shortlisted bidders for Round 5 Solar Projects

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Logo of Saudi Power Procurement Co. – Principal Buyer Saudi Power Procurement Co. (Principal Buyer) announced shortlisted bidders for Round 5 Solar Projects, as part of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), supervised by the Ministry of Energy. In a statement today, Oct. 21, the company said each winner will enter into a 25-year power

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Work starts on vast ‘solar membrane’ to cover West Ham’s London Stadium

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A vast solar membrane covering the roof of Londons former Olympic stadium has been granted planning permission and will start construction imminently. The 4.35m project at the arena – now known as the London Stadium and home to West Ham United – will transform it into one of the worlds greenest sports and concert venues.

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Solar energy will be accessible to Nigerians in 2025 — FG

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The federal government has revealed plans to make solar energy accessible to all Nigerians next year. The move was disclosed by the Director-General/CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi. According to Abdullahi, Nigeria needs to generate 40,000 megawatts for its citizens to enjoy stable power supply as obtained in other developed nations.

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We’ll make solar energy accessible, affordable to Nigerians next year – FG

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The federal government has said it is working towards making solar energy accessible and affordable to all Nigerians by next year. Director-General/CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, stated this in an interview with BBC Hausa service. He noted that for Nigeria to enjoy stable power supply as obtained in other developed

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