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ITC unanimously votes to investigate solar panels from India, Indonesia and Laos
All three commissioners on the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted to continue investigating solar cells and panels imported from India, Indonesia and Laos for unfair trade practices. The Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade requested the antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigation in mid-July. The group, representing American solar manufacturers First Solar, Mission Solar, Qcells…
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Gripple to unveil new cable hanger at RE+
Gripple will unveil a new cable hanger at the RE+ tradeshow. The new above-ground cable management system leverages a twin catenary structure that forms a rigid, fence-like support, minimizing sway and reducing sag for high ground-clearance and cable security even in harsh weather conditions. The durable hanger components are engineered from UV-stabilized, glass-filled nylon 66,…
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Vote Solar lays off 20% of staff
California-based nonprofit solar advocacy organization Vote Solar laid off 11 people, 20% of its 55-person staff, in late August, according to executive director Sachu Constantine. In a LinkedIn post, Constantine said the move was in response to the rapidly evolving political and funding landscape. “This reduction in workforce is part of a broader effort to…
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CALSSA seeks $10 million fine against CA utilities for thwarting solar interconnection
The California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) submitted a formal complaint on August 28 to the California Public Utilities Commission regarding customer service that is far below established standards at the state’s largest two utilities. The complaint asks for a fine of $10 million against Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison. Customers seeking…
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Mission Solar brings high domestic-content solar panels to market
Texas-based solar panel assembler Mission Solar Energy will unveil a new generation of solar modules at this year’s RE+ tradeshow. The flagship product is the 435-W n-type 108HC, a module for rooftop installations with 6.2% domestic content. This module combines up to 22.8% efficiency with a 30-year power warranty. “When we put our name on a…
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