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$260 million in solar power grants to support tribal, rural projects in North and South Dakota

The Daily Republic | 2024-04-24, 18:00

Tribal and rural areas in and around North and South Dakota are set to benefit from about $260 million in federal grants for solar energy projects. A five-state, 14-tribe coalition was awarded $135.6 million for solar projects, the Environmental Protection

Good Morning, News: More Solar Power in Oregon, U.S. Senate Passes $96 Billion Foreign Aid ...

Portland Mercury | 2024-04-24, 17:59

by Taylor Griggs The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution , because without you,

ADB, Buskowitz Solar ink $12 million loan for rooftop panels

The Philippine Star | 2024-04-24, 17:47

The Asian Development Bank has signed a $12 million (P675 million) loan agreement with Buskowitz Solar Inc. for the installation of solar panel systems in commercial and industrial buildings’ rooftops in the Philippines. ...

US solar manufacturers seek tariffs on Southeast Asian imports to protect domestic industry

Invezz | 2024-04-24, 17:42

U.S. solar manufacturers are calling for tariffs on imports from Southeast Asia, claiming unfair competition threatens the domestic market. Coalition petitions for trade action against four countries A coalition of American solar companies, including industry

Major hiring spree helping propel Scotland's multi-billion-pound renewable energy sector

The Scotsman | 2024-04-24, 17:41

Sector “creating a wealth of sustainable jobs and driving economic growth”. ...

RC Short Course Trucks hit the Track During the Solar Eclipse

Rumble | 2024-04-24, 17:25

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Standard Solar to build 912 kW project for K-12 school in Decatur, Illinois

Solar Builder | 2024-04-24, 17:14

A private K-12 Christian school in Decatur, Illinois, is seeking energy sustainability with a 912 kW gound-mount solar array. Project developer Standard Solar and renewable energy consulting firm CQI Associates have partnered with Unity Christian School, a

U.S. Solar Factories Say Biden Isn't Doing Enough To Protect Them From China

Huffington Post | 2024-04-24, 17:14

The White House launched a $7 billion “solar for all” program earlier this week meant to help build 1 million individual systems across the country. ...

Scientists say they have found evidence of an unknown planet in our solar system

Irish Independent | 2024-04-24, 17:10

Scientists say they have found new evidence that there is a hidden planet in our solar system.

Oberon Fuels and Sunvapor Commission Solar Steam Project with First Purchase Agreement in the US

PR Newswire | 2024-04-24, 17:10

First-of-its-kind agreement eliminates capex for solar steam while enabling renewable fuels provider to increase output up to 2x and remove up to 90% of carbon used for process energy SAN DIEGO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Oberon Fuels, a renewable

$260M in Federal Solar Grants

Lakota Country Times | 2024-04-24, 16:59

Tribal and rural areas in and around South Dakota are set to benefit from about $260 million in federal grants for solar energy projects. A five-state, 14-tribe coalition was awarded $135.6 million for solar projects, the Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Awards Funding to Partners ASES and CGC to Deploy Solar in Tribal Lands in ...

no EC The Bay City Tribune | 2024-04-24, 16:35

BOULDER, Colo., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Earth Week, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is excited to announce with its partner, the Coalition for Green Capital, that it will be assisting the EPA Solar for All ...

Explainer: How new government standards will affect solar and battery energy bidders

Mail Guardian South Africa | 2024-04-24, 16:33

South Africa’s complex regulatory processes are a barrier to the development of renewable energy projects that could play a role in resolving the country’s energy crisis. To streamline the process of bringing renewable energy projects to fruition, the sector

Globeleq acquires stake in 25 MWp Egyptian solar plant

PV Magazine | 2024-04-24, 16:30

London-based Globeleq has acquired a 48.3% stake in the 25 MWp Winnergy solar plant in Egypt’s Benban Solar complex. It will now cooperate on the management of assets and the operation of the facility with Egyptian manufacturer GILA Altawakol Electric.

Solar manufacturers petition U.S. to impose tariffs on imports from four Southeast Asian nations

CNBC | 2024-04-24, 16:14

First Solar and six other manufacturers allege that companies in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are dumping solar cells on the U.S. market. ...

Pinehurst Church Goes Solar

no EC The Pilot | 2024-04-24, 16:11

On the heels of Earth Day, one Pinehurst church is leading the charge to minimize its environmental impact as the congregation approaches the first anniversary of a decision to install a rooftop solar array. ...

The US is preparing to hit back at China's glut of cheap solar panels by ...

Business Insider | 2024-04-24, 16:08

Solar panels installed on the roof of a residential house in Berlin, Germany. Ren Pengfei/Xinhua/Getty ImagesUS solar companies accused Chinese firms in Southeast Asia of dumping cheap solar panels on the market.A glut of solar panels has cut prices in half in

Wisconsin has received a $62.4 million solar energy grant for low-income households

FDL Reporter | 2024-04-24, 15:51

MADISON — Wisconsin will receive a $62.4 million federal grant to help fund solar systems for low- and moderate-income households throughout the state, Gov. Tony Evers' office announced Tuesday. The announcement comes the day after Earth Day, the holiday

$125 million in federal funding secured for Alaska solar projects

no EC Fairbanks Daily News-Miner | 2024-04-24, 15:47

Tanana Chiefs Conference and the Alaska Energy Authority are set to receive more than $62.5 million each in federal funds for solar energy projects across the state, U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola announced Monday. ...

Ever Since the Solar Eclipse, I’ve Been Feeling Weird

Seven Days | 2024-04-24, 15:35

Dear Reverend, Ever since the solar eclipse, I've been feeling weird. The event itself was amazing — like nothing I've ever experienced — and immediately after, I was exhausted. I thought it was just from the excitement of the day, but it's

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