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Spruce Pine is a major global supplier of high-purity quartz. It’s an essential ingredient for microchips and solar panels.
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The U.S. imports most of its solar panels. A new ruling may make that more expensive
The Commerce Department says solar panel makers in four Southeast Asian countries are evading U.S. duties on Chinese solar components. The finding could raise costs in the United States.
'Sunny Makes Money': India installs a record volume of solar power in 2022
India, on track to become the world's most populous country, gets about 70% of its electricity from coal. But the government is aggressively investing in renewable energy — particularly solar.
Piedmont Arts Association set for expansion
The Piedmont Arts Association in Martinsville, Virginia, is getting ready for a large expansion through its $1 million Grow
Winston-Salem prepares first solar panel project for city-owned buildings
The City of Winston-Salem is investing in solar power to help meet future clean energy goals. The first project is slated for one of its main downtown facilities.
A 15-year-old girl invented a solar ironing cart that's winning global respect
Vinisha Umashankar came up with the idea of solar power instead of charcoal to heat street irons. "Iron-Max" was a finalist for Prince William's Earthshot Prize, and this week, she spoke at COP26.
A Battle Is Raging Over The Largest Solar Farm East Of The Rockies
As demand for solar energy continues to grow in the Eastern U.S., the fight over a massive solar farm in Virginia is a harbinger of conflicts to come.
California Gives Final OK To Require Solar Panels On New Houses
Single and small multi-family homes must include solar panels starting in 2020. Recent extreme weather events such as wildfires and drought make the need clear, a state official says.
A Scientist Dreams Up A Plan To Stop The Sahara From Expanding
It involves a super solar farm the size of the United States.
California Moves Forward With Plan To Require Solar Panels On New Homes
The state is poised to become the first in the country to require the panels on new single-family houses, with a few exceptions. The mandate will kick in as of 2020.