Tag: Solar
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Thai Government Announces FiT Rates For Further 1,000 MW Of Solar PV
The government of Thailand has announced plans to spur another 1,000 megawatts (MW) — or 1 gigawatt (GW) — of solar photovoltaic projects in the country. Feed-in Tariff (FiT) rates will be offered for 200 MW of rooftop solar and 800 MW of community-owned ground mounts. Systems will be guaranteed the new FiT payments for…
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DOM(E) is Sustainable Geodesic Prefab for Any Location
No Rules Just Architecture has created DOM(E), an prefabricated off-grid home that is an eco-friendly and portable shelter. DOM(E) provides optimal living conditions no matter where it is located and is less expensive than traditional construction, while making the best use of natural energy resources. DOM(E) can be folded for transport and assembled on-site. Its…
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China Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties On US Polysilicon Manufacturers
The solar energy trade war between China and the US continues to grow — China will now be imposing anti-dumping import tariffs of up to 57% on solar-grade polysilicon from the US and South Korea, according to a recent announcement from China’s Ministry of Commerce. The import tariffs — which will not affect European polysilicon…
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LEED Platinum Texas Home Has Net-Zero Water Use
This 3,600 square feet home in Leon Springs, Texas is LEED Platinum-certified and features several affordable green building strategies that contribute to its net-zero water use. The homeowners asked architect Karla Greer (of Lake Flato Architects of San Antonio, Texas) for a sustainable home that celebrated nature and provided space for entertaining and energy-efficient living.…
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Mexico Aims to Cut Emissions, Boost Afforable Housing Via Eco House Program
Having passed a national climate change law in 2012, the Mexican government is turning to an innovative green home loan program to reduce energy consumption and lower the housing sector’s direct and indirect contributions to carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Eco House program offers new home buyers housing with energy and emissions-saving features,…