Christian Science Monitor

US imposes tariff on Chinese solar panels, a victory for US manufacturers
Christian Science Monitor
By Mark Clayton, Staff writer / May 17, 2012 A man walks through solar panels at a solar power plant under construction in China's Xinjiang's Aksu region, in this April 5 file photo. The United States Commerce Department ruled Thursday that Chinese ...
China cries foul after US sets tariffs on solar importsReuters
SolarWorld wins steep tariffs on Chinese solar products but suggests they aren ...OregonLive.com
China solar stocks slump again after US trade moveChicago Tribune

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Marketplace.org

U.S. slaps hefty tariffs on Chinese solar panels
San Jose Mercury News
By Dana Hull The US Commerce Department on Thursday slapped hefty tariffs of 31 percent on Chinese solar cells and panels, complaining that Chinese manufacturers are illegally "dumping" their products in the United States and putting US manufacturers ...
Clean Energy through solar panels: No longer made in China?Alaska Dispatch
Solar panel maker eyes southeast for salvation; Suntech Power CEO sees ...Utility Products
China cries foul after US sets tariffs on solar importsOrlando Sentinel
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First Photovoltaic Solar Panel Installed on Largest Solar Project in the World
Power Engineering Magazine
On Wednesday, the first solar panel was installed on what is the largest solar project under construction in the world. When complete, the 550-megawattAC project will include nearly 9 million photovoltaic panels. To mark this significant event, ...

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Solar panels at RR station to power electric-vehicle charging
Westport-News
A rendering from Westport Solar Consultants LLC shows the potential configuration of a solar-panel installation at the Saugatuck Metro-North train station, which would be used to power new electric vehicle charging stations.
Westport OKs Solar Panel Contract for RR StationThe Daily Westport

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San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

Solar rollover credits: The right thing for California
San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
It enables utility customers with solar panels connected to the grid to receive full credit for all of the electricity they produce. Excess power generated during sunny daylight hours gets fed back to the grid, and the customers earn a credit that ...

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Coastal Scene

First Solar Plans Middle East Office to Help Tap Regional Market
Bloomberg
First Solar Inc. (FSLR), the largest maker of thin-film solar panels, plans to open an office in the United Arab Emirates this year to tap growing demand for power in the Middle East. The company is in talks with potential partners to help win ...
Solar sector looks to Saudi planThe National
Hacheston: Massive solar farm bid revealedCoastal Scene
First Solar and SunPower Look to Benefit From Saudi Arabia's $109 Billion ...Business Review Australia (press release)
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Solar panels and electric car charging stations on tap for Saugatuck train station
The Hour
On Wednesday, the Westport Board of Selectman approved a contract to buy and install solar panels to be affixed to the roof of the eastbound station. The panels are said to generate enough energy to power up two electric car charging stations in the ...
Solar Panel Contract Approved for Westport's Saugatuck Metro-North Train StationPatch.com

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Azom.com

Honeywell Unveils Next Generation Laminate Film for Solar Panels
Azom.com
The PowerShield 3W serves as a backsheet for the photovoltaic cells in solar panels and serves a dual purpose of protection and optimization of power output. The laminate film prevents moisture seepage into the electrical module hence providing ...
Honeywell Launches Third-generation Film to Protect Solar PanelsPR Newswire (press release)

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China Daily

Solar insiders upbeat on industry's future
China Daily
"I believe the market will revive in 12 to 18 months," Brian Lau, director of DEK Solar, said at the Sixth SNEC PV Power Expo, held in Shanghai from Wednesday to Friday. Oversupply of polysilicon, a key component in manufacturing solar panels, ...

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PV-Tech

Dominion proposes premium for solar power
WSLS
Dominion Virginia Power proposes paying a premium price to encourage customers to install solar energy systems and sell the electricity generated to the company. The state's largest electricity company asked the State Corporation Commission Thursday ...
Dominion Power rate pitch encourages solar powerVirginia Gazette
Dominion applies to offer premium for solar energy generationPower Engineering Magazine
Dominion Virginia Power Announces New Initiative to Boost Solar Power GenerationAZoCleantech

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