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Another US Solar Company Seeks Exemption From Trump's Tariff
Enphase Energy Inc. doesn’t make solar panels, but it’s still seeking an exemption from tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Source: Renewable Energy
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GE Makes Way for 12-MW Haliade-X for Offshore Wind
GE Renewable Energy yesterday said that it will invest about $400 million through 2021 for development and deployment of the 12-MW Haliade-X, direct-drive offshore wind turbine. Source: Renewable Energy
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Jamaican Utility Invests in Flywheel-Battery Hybrid Storage System
Jamaica Public Service Ltd yesterday said that it is investing US$21.6 million in a hybrid energy storage solution to support grid stability. Source: Renewable Energy
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Modernization work completed at 424-MW Mingachevir hydro station in Azerbaijan
Major modernization and rehabilitation work begun in 2010 is complete at the 424-MW Mingachevir hydroelectric station located just north of Mingachevir in Azerbaijan. Source: Renewable Energy
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How Should EV Owners Be Rewarded for Supporting the Grid?
A group of organizations with funding from the U.K. government will work to understand how best to reward drivers who use their electric car batteries to support the U.K.’s power grid. Source: Renewable Energy
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Why a Misuse of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 Could Lead to Higher Costs for US Solar Projects
In April 2017, Wilbur Ross, the U.S. Commerce Secretary, began an investigation into steel and aluminum imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion act of 1962. Ross made a variety of tariff recommendations to Mr. Trump including 24 percent tariffs on steel imports from all countries, 53 percent tariffs on steel imports from Brazil,…
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The Energy Efficiency Olympics – Who’s Taking Home Gold, Silver and Bronze?
Consumers who monitor energy use quantitatively and seek out new approaches and solutions can reduce energy spend reliably. And with the data generated by smart meters, many utilities today are using advanced customer intelligence to help their customers become smarter and more energy efficient. This got us thinking – if energy efficiency were an Olympic…
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Solar-plus-Storage Helps Kauai Beat Diesel Power Prices
A new solar-plus-storage project in Kauai, Hawaii, will provide power at 11 cents per kWh and help the island’s utility avoid the use of 3.7 million gallons of diesel annually. Source: Renewable Energy
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These Four Power Giants Rule the World's Growing Wind Market
Four power giants, led by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA, dominate the world’s wind turbine market, making up 54 percent of sales in 2017. Source: Renewable Energy
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How Mastercard Is Powering Solar Payments in Africa
Mastercard continues to expand its digital payments capabilities far beyond the credit card. At Mobile World Congress, the company announced that its Masterpass Quick Response (QR) technology will underpin pay-as-you-go plans for solar panels in East Africa. The credit card processing and payments giant is partnering with Kenyan solar energy company M-KOPA, which supplies power…