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UK businesses face delays of up to 15 years for solar installations

Committee of MPs says ‘dark cloud of delays’ hindering Britain from reaching renewable energy potential

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

SCG's solar unit predicts sales of B1bn

Construction materials producer SCG Cement-Building Materials aims to achieve sales of more than 1 billion baht in solar roof solutions this year, double the tally recorded last year, based on rapidly increasing demand.

Bangkok Post · Apr 28, 2023

Thailand's first air-con bus stop launched

The country’s first air-conditioned bus stop powered by solar energy has attracted many happy commuters since it was officially launched on Thursday at Seacon Square shopping centre in Prawet district of Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Apr 28, 2023

US invests in alternative solar tech, more solar for renters

The Biden administration is set to announce more than $80 million in funding Thursday in a push to produce more solar panels in the U.S., make solar energy available to more people, and pursue superior alternatives to the ubiquitous sparkly panels made with silicon

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Resolution to restore solar tariff advances in House

WASHINGTON — The House Ways and Means Committee voted 26-13 on Wednesday to nullify a Biden administration move to waive tariffs on solar energy equipment routed from China through four other Asian nations before arriving in the United States.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023

Resolution to restore solar tariff advances in House - Roll Call

House lawmakers advanced a measure that would nullify a Biden administration waiver of tariffs on certain Chinese solar energy equipment.

Roll Call · Apr 19, 2023

Bipartisan measure to block solar tariff waiver heads to markup - Roll Call

A bipartisan measure would strike down an administration waiver of tariffs on solar energy equipment from four countries in Southeast Asia.

Roll Call · Apr 17, 2023

One of the nation’s largest solar energy projects, being built near Springfield, will provide electricity to Chicago city properties

Construction has begun on the Double Black Diamond Solar farm, which City Hall plans to buy from to provide most electricity used at O’Hare, Midway and two water-purification plants.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 14, 2023

Wind and Solar Hit Record 12% of Global Power Generation Last Year

Wind and solar energy represented a record 12% of global electricity generation last year, up from 10% in 2021, a report on Wednesday found. The report by climate and energy independent think tank Ember said last year could have marked peak emissions from the power sector, which is the largest…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2023

The push for clean energy

Using solar energy makes great business sense. Instead of paying high electricity bills, businesses and organisations can lower their operating expenses by turning to clean, reliable solar energy available everywhere the Sun shines.

Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2023