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Net-zero tariff policy: Ease solar panel input imports for a rooftop revolution | Mint – Mint

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Additionally, India aims to reduce its emission-intensity by 45% below 2005 levels and increase non-fossil power capacity to 50% by 2030, as part of its August 2022 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) update. As the same government continues in India, it is likely that these commitments will continue to occupy prominence in policy pronouncements.  While tackling climate change (to reduce greenhouse gases and carbon intensity) involves a host of measures that include reduced vehicular emissions, less use of fossil fuels, etc, one area in need of greater policy attention is rooftop…

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US manufacturer Toledo Solar closes business – pv magazine International

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Toledo Solar says it has ended all R&D efforts and will wind down operations immediately due to an inability to license necessary technology for its cadmium telluride panels. July 10, 2024 Ryan Kennedy Thin-film solar modules ” data-medium-file=”https://www.pv-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ImageForArticle_53171-600×373.jpg” data-large-file=”https://www.pv-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ImageForArticle_53171.jpg”> Thin-film solar modules Image: Toledo Solar From pv magazine USA Ohio-based Toledo Solar, a cadmium telluride thin-film solar panel manufacturer, said it will end all research and development efforts and will wind down operations, effective immediately. “Unfortunately, we were unable to license certain technology needed to manufacture the cadmium telluride panels…

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Solar cell based on high-entropy hybrid perovskite achieves 25.7% efficiency – pv magazine India

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Researchers in China have built for the first time an inverted perovskite solar cell relying on a high-entropy hybrid perovskite material. The result is a device with an improved open-circuit voltage and fill factor, due to reduced non-radiative recombinations and optimized interface. July 10, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from the Zhejiang University in China have developed for the first time an inverted perovskite solar cell based on a high-entropy hybrid perovskite material that reportedly improves the device’s stability while providing excellent efficiency levels. “Our work highlights the potential of a kind of…

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Truro Vineyards Partners with ReVision Energy for New Solar Installation – SolarQuarter

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Truro Vineyards, a family-owned winery on Cape Cod, has partnered with Sunbug Solar, now part of ReVision Energy, to install over 160 Q.PEAK solar panels from Qcells on the rooftop of their new 4,000 square foot warehouse. The 55 kW system features Aire System racking from IronRidge and a SolarEdge 50 kW inverter. Expected to produce 0.06 MWh annually, the system will help maintain the optimal temperature of 50 to 60°F in the vineyard’s distillery storage warehouse throughout the year. Although load data for the brand-new building is not yet…

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Louisiana Public Service Commission Opens Path for Commercial and Industrial Access to 500 MW of Renewable Power – SolarQuarter

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Representational image. Credit: Canva In a significant move to bolster renewable energy access, the Louisiana Public Service Commission has introduced a new rule allowing large commercial and industrial customers to tap into up to 500 megawatts (MW) of renewable power. This decision is driven by the need for these customers to remain competitive in their respective markets. Currently, Louisiana has a solar power capacity of 600 MW, which contributes to less than 1% of the state’s electricity, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. Monika Gerhart, Executive Director of the…

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