Tag: solar
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Why the cost of getting solar panels for your home is about to rise
The cost of solar panels in the UK could be set to rise following a major policy change by the Chinese government. China has reduced export tax rebates for key solar panels and key solar components, including photovoltaic (PV) cells, solar glass and solar ribbons, from 13% to 9%, which could be removed entirely later…
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Sunshine Bill requiring solar panels to be mandatory rejected in parliament
The UK Parliament has voted against the “Sunshine Bill,” officially known as the New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill, which proposed all newly built homes would be required to have solar panels. This bill aimed to make new homes not only more cost-effective to live in but also more environmentally responsible. However, it faced opposition from…
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York Minster’s new solar panels switched on during blessing ceremony
Alex McCallion, director of works and precinct at York Minster, said: “Extreme weather, brought about by climate change, is the greatest threat to the fabric of York Minster. These solar panels signify a significant step forward in our decarbonisation journey and is a significant project of our Neighbourhood Plan. View the original article and our…
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NEXT Energy Technologies Delivers Solar Prototype Window Wall to Walters & Wolf
NEXT Energy Technologies, Inc. makes a proprietary transparent photovoltaic (PV) coating that transforms commercial windows into energy-producing solar panels. The company announced the demonstration of a PC Prototype Window Wall at the headquarters of its manufacturing and glazing partner Walters & Wolf in Fremont, CA. The wall is a collaboration between NEXT, Walters & Wolf,…