A new antidumping/countervailing duty petition has been filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and the Dept. of Commerce concerning silicon solar cells and panels made in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The petition was filed by the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee, which includes U.S. solar manufacturers Convalt Energy, First Solar, Meyer Burger, Mission Solar, Qcells,… The post New AD/CVD petition filed against solar cells and panels from Southeast Asia appeared first on Solar Power World.

Today, EnergySage, a marketplace for consumers to shop, compare, and save on clean home energy solutions, released the results of its eighth annual Electrification Contractor Survey, the first to expand to include professionals operating in solar-adjacent, whole-home electrification fields, from energy storage and heat pump systems to electric vehicle charger installations and main panel upgrades.… The post Survey finds majority of solar contractors expect growth over next three years appeared first on Solar Power World.

Terrepower, the recycling division of BBB Industries and Ontility, has opened its solar panel recycling line at its facility in Sparta, Tennessee. The Terrepower facility offers complete separation of solar panel materials such as aluminum, glass, precious metals, silicon, plastic and components. This process should allow for more efficient offloading of materials for reuse. “We… The post Terrepower opens solar panel recycling facility in Tennessee appeared first on Solar Power World.

Standard Solar along with CQI Associates have partnered with Unity Christian School in Decatur, Illinois, a ministry of the Lutheran School Association, to bring sustainable solar power to its campus located on Mound Road. The project, developed and installed in collaboration with CQI Associates, Straight Up Solar and Lightwave Solar, marks a significant step toward reducing the school’s carbon footprint while… The post Illinois school installs solar project between athletic fields appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solar architectural firm Lumos Solar has issued a recall on its Vision solar panel series. The Colorado-based company has previously contracted a California OEM to make its proprietary bifacial solar panels often used in solar awnings, canopies, pergolas and façades. A letter to customers states that incorrect bypass diode wiring was found in a limited… The post Lumos recalls latest run of Vision solar panel series appeared first on Solar Power World.

Cleaning solutions company Chemitek Solar has revealed the results of an ecotoxicity study on its Solar Wash Protect (SWP) and Water Softening Agent (WSA) products for use in the cleaning of floating PV (FPV). This new report, conducted by the Portuguese laboratory Centre for Waste Valorization (CVR), assessed and confirmed the safety of the products… The post Chemitek solar panel cleaning agents confirmed as safe for use on floating PV appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) announced they will partner to administer a $156 million program to expand the use of renewable solar energy in traditionally underserved Ohio communities. As part of the new program, the agencies will provide grants and low-cost financing for residential and community solar… The post Ohio to boost residential solar deployment in disadvantaged communities appeared first on Solar Power World.

Hecate Energy announced approval of the Siting Agreement and Conditional Use Permit application for the planned 150-MW Cumberland Solar Facility in Virginia. “This approval helps realize our common goal to bring substantial economic benefits to Cumberland County and build energy independence for Virginia,” said Preston Schultz, Cumberland Solar Facility’s lead project developer. “We appreciate the… The post Hecate Energy approved for 150-MW solar project in Virginia appeared first on Solar Power World.

Verogy, a West Hartford, Connecticut-based solar energy developer dedicated to delivering industry-leading renewable energy solutions and services announced the completion of a 139.5-kW rooftop solar energy project at the York Judicial Center in Biddeford, Maine. The York Judicial Center’s installation is the first solar project completed for the State of Maine Judicial Branch. “Verogy is… The post Verogy completes rooftop solar project for Maine courthouse appeared first on Solar Power World.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New York Power Authority began construction of New York State’s largest onsite solar + storage project: a solar carport canopy at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Once operational, the solar carport project will generate electricity to help power the… The post TotalEnergies breaks ground on 12-MW solar + storage system at JFK Airport appeared first on Solar Power World.

As solar energy development accelerates, how do Americans actually feel about those large scale solar, or LSS, farms they see along the highway or near their neighborhood? A new survey has found that for residents living within three miles of a large-scale solar development, positive attitudes outnumbered negative attitudes by almost a 3-to-1 margin. Researchers… The post New survey finds neighbors of large-scale solar arrays want more input in planning appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Colorado Renewable Energy Siting Coalition, comprised of six conservation and environmental groups, have welcomed the introduction of a study bill that will examine the current pathways for siting utility-scale renewable energy projects and evaluate the impacts of those facilities on wildlife and communities. Sponsored by state Sen. Chris Hansen and Senate President Steve Fenberg,… The post New Colorado bill examines best practices for siting utility-scale renewable energy projects appeared first on Solar Power World.