Solar News of the Week 4.3
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A solar eclipse will darken the skies next week on April 8th. Will it impact solar power? Grid operators are prepared. Plus, a new survey finds that prospective Gen Z home buyers will pay more for solar upgrades. We'll also highlight ongoing challenges with forced labor in the solar supply chain.
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The New York Times
A solar eclipse will darken the skies across the country next week moving from Texas to New England. Many have expressed concerns about power supply – specifically solar power. But grid operators across the nation say they’re prepared with alternative sources of energy including battery storage.?
PV Magazine
The global solar supply chain is still struggling to rid forced labor from the manufacturing pipeline. Much of the world’s polysilicon is produced in the Xinjiang region of China – an area known for human rights abuses. While federal legislation was enacted to combat the issue, challenges still remain.?
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CNET
A new survey found that 70 percent of prospective Gen Z home buyers would pay more for a home with green upgrades, especially those with solar panels. The company conducting the survey also found that out of 70,000 properties nationwide, those tagged with a “green home” designation sold for around 40 percent more than those without.?
Forbes
Agrivoltaics represents the future of solar. When land and renewable energy can coexist, everybody wins. That’s the perspective from Byron Kominek, the founder of Jack’s Solar Garden, an agrivoltaics research project in Boulder, Colorado.
The Washington Post
Energy efficient home improvements don't have to be costly. With just a few changes you can make an impact on your overall energy bill. Consider projects like installing storm windows or investing in a chimney seal. You can also make low-cost changes by switching to LEDs and unplugging devices not in use.
We'll be back in two weeks with more solar and renewable energy news! Did we miss an important story? Send us an article at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!