A third-party examination revealed that four subcontractors producing First Solar modules in Malaysia were subjecting workers to forced labor. August 15, 2023 First Solar, the leading U.S. solar manufacturer of cadmium telluride thin-film solar panels, revealed that a third-party audit confirmed that migrant workers at its operations in Malaysia were victims of forced labor. The …
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Siemens has announced it will begin manufacturing solar string inverters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where the company will produce utility-scale solar components specifically designed to serve the U.S. market. The Kenosha facility, owned and operated by the company’s long-time manufacturing partner Sanmina, will help meet increased demand for localized production of critical parts for photovoltaic projects, …
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Nautilus is no stranger to community solar in Maryland, having been an early participant in the community solar pilot program. The company owns and manages nearly 90 MW of operational and late-stage development projects in the state. August 15, 2023 Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC acquired two community solar portfolios in Maryland totaling 23 MW, comprised of six …
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CdTe thin-film solar panel manufacturer First Solar has entered into a joint development agreement with New Mexico-based nanotechnology company UbiQD to collaborate on incorporating fluorescent quantum dot technology in solar modules. The two companies have been conducting exploratory work since early 2022, and the initial results have supported the more formalized joint-development effort announced today. Credit: …
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The state of Montana has a constitutional obligation to protect its residents from climate change. That was the stunning ruling from a judge who delivered a landmark decision on Monday. It compels Montana, a major coal and gas producing state, to consider climate change when deciding whether to approve or renew fossil fuel projects. The …
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Suntuity Renewables has unveiled a direct-to-consumer platform designed to make the solar purchasing experience more convenient and affordable. The all-new platform, seamlessly integrated into suntuityrenewables.com and powered by Solar Quote, provides homeowners with a comprehensive solution to design their solar systems, choose equipment, qualify for financing, complete contracts and schedule site surveys, all within a …
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First Solar, a leading U.S. solar panel manufacturer, said on Tuesday that an audit by the company had found that migrant workers in its operations in Malaysia were victims of forced labor. The internal audit, which was included in a corporate sustainability report, found that four subcontractors in Malaysia had charged the workers recruitment fees …
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Solar pre-cooling consists of using residential PV systems to run air conditioners to pre-cool residential and commercial buildings. It offers benefits in terms of mitigating low minimum demand in electricity networks, flattening the grid’s net demand profile, and reducing electricity bills. August 14, 2023 From pv magazine global Researchers in Australia have looked at how …
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The U.S. has begun to reshore its energy supply chain one year after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. August 14, 2023 One year ago this week, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law, marking the largest climate and energy spending package in U.S. history. Inside the massive energy, climate, and tax …
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