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US imposes 15% polysilicon tariff to shore up chip and solar supply chains
business18 days ago

US imposes 15% polysilicon tariff to shore up chip and solar supply chains

President Trump signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff on imported polysilicon and derivatives, effective December 4, with minimum prices of $21 per kilogram for polysilicon, $100 per kilogram for ingots and wafers, $0.22 per watt for solar cells, and $0.38 per watt for solar modules, and enabling incentives to spur US production. The move aims to bolster domestic chip and solar supply chains against China, drawing praise from US manufacturers like Hemlock and Wacker while eliciting Chinese objections as part of broader tech-tension dynamics.

via The Guardian|
#business#polysilicon#semiconductors
Smoke over LA as Boyle Heights storage fire triggers shelter-in-place
local2 months ago

Smoke over LA as Boyle Heights storage fire triggers shelter-in-place

A fire at a single-story Lineage cold food storage facility in Boyle Heights produced a large smoke plume over downtown Los Angeles, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents due to hazardous materials. Firefighters fought the blaze defensively from ladders and inside the building; no injuries were reported. The roof is covered with solar panels, and a similar solar-related fire occurred at the same building in August 2024; the cause is under investigation.

via NBC Los Angeles|
#boyle-heights#fire#hazardous-materials
Opportunity Rover: 14-Year Martian Marathon Ends Only with a Planet-Wide Dust Storm
space3 months ago

Opportunity Rover: 14-Year Martian Marathon Ends Only with a Planet-Wide Dust Storm

NASA’s Opportunity rover outlasted its 90‑day design life by 14 years and 138 days, covering more than 28 miles and discovering evidence of ancient Martian water. A planet‑encircling dust storm in 2018 buried its solar panels, and after thousands of wake‑up attempts, the rover never rejoined the signal. NASA declared the mission over in 2019, but Opportunity still sits on Mars as a testament to engineering resilience and exploration.

via Space Daily|
#dust-storm#mars#nasa
middle-east4 months ago

IDF probes soldiers over solar-panel destruction in Debel, Lebanon

Israel's military has opened an investigation after a video allegedly shows soldiers destroying solar panels in Debel, a civilian infrastructure site used by hundreds of residents in southern Lebanon; the army says the act does not reflect its values and will impose disciplinary measures based on the findings, noting the incident occurred with IDF permission and follows another event in the same village involving a smashed Jesus statue.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#debel#idf#investigation
Mexico Dispatches 20-Ton Aid Flotilla to Cuba Amid Island Fuel Crisis
world5 months ago

Mexico Dispatches 20-Ton Aid Flotilla to Cuba Amid Island Fuel Crisis

A flotilla carrying over 20 tons of essential supplies, including food, medicines, hygiene products, and 73 solar panels, departed Progreso, Mexico for Havana to aid Cuba amid a worsening energy crisis linked to U.S. oil restrictions and Venezuela disruptions. The mission, part of the Nuestra América initiative, involves about 30 international participants and volunteers, with more vessels expected from Isla Mujeres. European aid shipments have begun arriving in Cuba, while the fuel shortage has led to regular blackouts, reduced industrial output, and shipping/logistics delays on the island.

via Marine Insight|
#cuba#fuel-crisis#humanitarian-aid
Crossing the Atlantic in a Three-Foot Microyacht: A Solar-Powered Ocean Stunt
technology6 months ago

Crossing the Atlantic in a Three-Foot Microyacht: A Solar-Powered Ocean Stunt

Adventurer Andrew Bedwell aims to sail 1,900 miles from Newfoundland to Ireland in a 3-foot-long boat called Big C V2, marketed as the world’s smallest boat. The microyacht has no luxury amenities, just a domed cover and a footwell, but can carry about 550 kg and uses solar panels to power navigation electronics with two Victron batteries, plus a handheld chartplotter and phone-based navigation. He is documenting the build and journey on Instagram, attempting a dramatic ultra-small-ocean crossing.

via supercarblondie.com|
#atlantic-ocean#cross-atlantic#microyacht
Upcoming Changes to Solar Incentives and Costs in 2026
energy7 months ago

Upcoming Changes to Solar Incentives and Costs in 2026

The removal of US federal tax credits for residential solar panels, batteries, and heat pumps by 2026, along with tariffs and domestic manufacturing mandates, is expected to increase costs for home electrification. However, new financing models like lease-to-own and ongoing energy savings may mitigate some expenses, while tariffs could raise prices on imported components. Despite these changes, demand for solar and heat pumps is expected to remain strong due to rising electricity costs and environmental considerations.

via Bloomberg.com|
#energy#heat-pumps#home-electrification
New CT Laws on Housing, Solar, and Driving Starting Jan. 1
local-government-and-policy8 months ago

New CT Laws on Housing, Solar, and Driving Starting Jan. 1

Starting January 1, 2026, Connecticut implements nearly two dozen new laws including a comprehensive housing bill to promote development, expanded rights for condo solar panel installations, new requirements for driver’s license applicants, a minimum wage increase to $16.94, and the issuance of special license plates honoring the Borinqueneers, reflecting broad changes across housing, transportation, and economic policies.

via CT Mirror|
#connecticut-laws#drivers-license#housing
Law Changes May Expand Balcony Solar Power to Millions in the US
energy8 months ago

Law Changes May Expand Balcony Solar Power to Millions in the US

Legislation in US states like Utah, New York, and Pennsylvania is paving the way for widespread adoption of balcony solar panels, small plug-in devices that can power home appliances and increase energy independence, especially benefiting renters and low-income households. These panels are already popular in countries like Germany and could significantly boost renewable energy use in the US by overcoming regulatory barriers and reducing installation costs.

via The Guardian|
#balcony-solar#energy#energy-independence
technology10 months ago

Germany installs solar panels on 500,000 balconies

Germany has installed half a million balcony solar panels, highlighting a shift towards decentralized renewable energy despite regulatory and policy challenges. The article discusses the technical, economic, and policy aspects of individual solar installations, contrasting Germany's approach with other countries like Indonesia and the US, and emphasizing the benefits of local, small-scale solar power for resilience, cost savings, and environmental impact.

via Hacker News|
#balcony-solar#germany#policy