Day: February 7, 2025

U.S. raises solar polysilicon, wafer and cell tariffs from China to 60%  After the Biden administration doubled Section 301 tariffs from 25% to 50%, the Trump administration has added another 10%. Hidden fastener solar mount requires no holes in exterior roofing layer A new attachment for asphalt shingle and composite slate roofs enables solar installation …

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From ESS News Less than a month after a BESS fire at the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in Monterey County, California, the Orange County Board of Supervisors enacted an ‘urgency ordinance’ to place a temporary moratorium permitting BESS facilities. The fire at the Moss Landing Phase 1 project erupted at the 300 MW Phase I energy …

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The Trump administration is blocking funds to states intended to support the build out of a national electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The Biden Administration announced funds in support of its goal of building out a convenient, affordable and made-in-America national network of EV chargers. Called the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, it planned …

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Restriction on cadmium telluride exports is expected to increase costs for U.S.-based thin-film solar manufacturer First Solar. February 7, 2025 China’s Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs jointly announced on February 4 that the country will impose export controls on tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, molybdenum, and indium. The decision, approved by the State Council, …

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