Tag: solar
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Will the UK’s solar power boom be built on the back of slave labour?
Is the UK’s clean energy transition at risk of being powered by modern slavery? That was the stark question raised in a heated Parliamentary debate on the Great British Energy Bill, as MPs clashed over whether the government is doing enough to prevent solar panels linked to forced labour from entering the UK’s energy supply…
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Homeowner has solar panel application rejected — only to find 2,000 acre solar farm is approved next door
A Wiltshire homeowner who was denied permission to install solar panels on his property is now leading a battle against a sprawling 2,200-acre solar farm planned for the countryside near his home. Tony Ward, who has lived in his Grade II listed home in Chippenham for two decades, says the proposed development would devastate the…
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What Are the Benefits of Installing Solar for My Business
There is no doubt that businesses nowadays have to pay attention to sustainability. And then, they have always had to find ways to make their operations cost-efficient. Nowadays, those two worlds have sort of blended because you can achieve both things by taking the same steps. For instance, installing solar panels could be one of…
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Powering the Future: Commercial Solar for Energy Independence
The landscape of business energy is undergoing a radical transformation. Commercial solar panel installation strategies are no longer just an environmental statement—they’re a critical business strategy. Forward-thinking companies are discovering that comprehensive commercial solar panel installation solutions can be the ultimate game-changer in achieving true energy independence. The Energy Independence Equation Imagine your business as…
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The Future of Home Solar: Emerging Technologies Ahead
The potential of home solar power indicates a promising direction toward a brighter future. Technological advancements are driving solar power systems to become both more efficient and affordable for homeowners who aim to cut energy costs and decrease environmental impact. Solar power will become much easier to capture in the future because new solar panels…
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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,…