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Archive | May, 2012

U.S. import tariffs could reduce solar imports by 45%

Solar Policy News - May 30, 2012 - Comments Off on U.S. import tariffs could reduce solar imports by 45%


Chinese workers at the Tianxiang Solar Energy Equipment Factory in Huaibei, China. Photo Credit: Los Angeles Times

China files WTO complaint against U.S. solar tariffs

Solar Energy News in China, Solar Policy News - May 28, 2012 - Comments Off on China files WTO complaint against U.S. solar tariffs


World’s largest thin-film power plant goes live

Solar Energy News - May 25, 2012 - Comments Off on World’s largest thin-film power plant goes live


Maryland speeds up solar energy targets for utilities

Solar Policy News - May 23, 2012 - Comments Off on Maryland speeds up solar energy targets for utilities


A cell sorting machine at a Trina Solar facility. Credit: Trina Solar.

U.S. to impose sizable tariffs on Chinese solar cells

Solar Policy News - May 18, 2012 - Comments Off on U.S. to impose sizable tariffs on Chinese solar cells


McKinsey: solar will rebound after 2015

Solar Energy News in India, Solar Industry News - May 16, 2012 - Comments Off on McKinsey: solar will rebound after 2015


Quality inspection station in module assembly at the SolarWorld manufacturing facility in Hillsboro, Oregon. Photo Credit: SolarWorld

CASE: SolarWorld’s allegations against Chinese PV firms are ‘hypocritical’

Solar Policy News - May 14, 2012 - Comments Off on CASE: SolarWorld’s allegations against Chinese PV firms are ‘hypocritical’


Credit: Pike Research

Study: CSP will reach $4.8 billion global revenue in 2020

Solar Industry News - May 11, 2012 - Comments Off on Study: CSP will reach $4.8 billion global revenue in 2020


Manufactured by Silicon Energy, LLC, in Washington State, a strong new photovoltaic module made with DuPont™ PV5300 Series encapsulants is ready to withstand wind and snow. Credit: Dupont PV Solutions.

Newly-formed Global Solar Council calls for free trade for PV

Solar Industry News - May 9, 2012 - Comments Off on Newly-formed Global Solar Council calls for free trade for PV


A First Solar installation in Sinzheim, Germany. Credit: First Solar

First Solar shares drop to lowest level since 2006 IPO

Solar Industry News - May 7, 2012 - Comments Off on First Solar shares drop to lowest level since 2006 IPO


Credit: Solar Energy Industries Association

Federal government does not give solar industry “special support”

Solar Policy News - May 4, 2012 - Comments Off on Federal government does not give solar industry “special support”


SolarWorld's U.S. Headquarters in Hillsboro, Oregon. Photo Credit: SolarWorld

Labor Dept. finds Chinese imports contributed to layoffs at SolarWorld

Solar Policy News - May 2, 2012 - Comments Off on Labor Dept. finds Chinese imports contributed to layoffs at SolarWorld