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Waste from end-of-life solar panels and other solar-related equipment provides an opportunity to recover valuable materials, along with other benefits. The International Renewable Energy Agency said that by 2030, the cumulative value of recoverable raw materials from end-of-life panels alone will be about $450 million worldwide, which the agency said is equivalent to the cost of raw materials needed today to manufacture about 60 million new panels. Recycling this waste also means it is not being sent to landfills. Many solar-related components can be recycled, including glass, aluminum, copper, and…

The Ohio based thin-film solar module producer was sued last year by First Solar, alleged that Toledo Solar sold Malaysian-made First Solar modules under the Toledo name. July 9, 2024 Ryan Kennedy Thin-film solar modules. Image: Toledo Solar Ohio-based Toledo Solar, a cadmium telluride thin-film solar panel manufacturer announced 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 we were developing for the residential, commercial and industrial markets we…

Tom Pratt, hired in 2023 as interim president, treasurer, and secretary of Toledo Solar said: “Unfortunately, we were unable to license certain technology needed to manufacture the Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) panels we were developing for the residential, commercial and industrial markets we were targeting. “Once it was determined that we did not have access to the appropriate technology, we pivoted to a different business model, but the hurdles to success were determined to be too high. Ultimately, the Toledo Solar Board determined that there was no viable path to continue…

The 23-time Olympic gold medalist has teamed up with Panasonic to convert his Arizona home to solar power as part of his commitment to building a more sustainable future for tomorrow. NEWARK, N.J., July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Panasonic Corporation of North America and Olympic champion Michael Phelps announced the completed installation of a state-of-the-art Panasonic solar energy system on Phelps’ home. The system is designed to power his Arizona home on solar energy using 90 solar panels and 4 battery units, reducing the overall home energy usage by…

The 23-time Olympic gold medalist has teamed up with Panasonic to convert his Arizona home to solar power as part of his commitment to building a more sustainable future for tomorrow. NEWARK, N.J., July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Panasonic Corporation of North America and Olympic champion Michael Phelps announced the completed installation of a state-of-the-art Panasonic solar energy system on Phelps’ home. The system is designed to power his Arizona home on solar energy using 90 solar panels and 4 battery units, reducing the overall home energy usage by…

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One of the biggest barriers in the adoption of electric vehicles around the world remains the limited charging infrastructure, forcing drivers to alter trip itineraries to ensure there are enough stations along the route. To address this issue, GoSun, a company specialising in portable solar solutions, has developed a foldable solar roof, that can be opened up anywhere to provide solar energy to the vehicle. The “Solar EV Charger” was specifically designed to meet the growing demand for charging solutions. Foldable into a 4 by 4 feet (1.2 metres) compartment,…

Work is nearly complete on a pilot project erecting solar canopies over a canal on tribal land south of Phoenix. When finished, it will be the first solar-covered canal in the U.S. The project will cover a half-mile of the Casa-Blanca Canal, part of a network owned by the Gila River Indian Community, and will deliver power to the Pima and Maricopa tribes. Tectonicus, the firm behind the project, expects it will connect to the grid this summer, Canary Media reports. A similar canal pilot project is underway south of…