Residential solar power systems

Trump Approves 30 Percent Tariff on Solar Panel Imports; Trade Industry ‘Disappointed’ President Donald Trump has agreed to a recommendation by the International Trade Commission to grant U.S. solar manufacturers relief from unfair trade practices in the form of tariffs on solar cells and modules imported to the U.S. http://ift.tt/2DtprT4

Inside Renewable Energy: How Can Renewables, Climate Communities Make a Difference in 2018 US Elections? In this episode of the Inside Renewable Energy podcast, we look at the issues the renewables and climate communities face before the midterms and the concrete actions they can take starting now to cause change. http://ift.tt/2E0oYsN

There Is Not Enough Transmission to Meet US Corporate’s Renewable Energy Demands According to a report released on January 16 by the Wind Energy Foundation (WEF), U.S. corporations have committed to signing deals result in 60 GW of renewable energy capacity being added to the grid in coming years. However, transmission planners are not accounting for this large uptick of potential near-term procurement. http://ift.tt/2DY4sZG

Auto, Home, Grid Create Smart Energy Network in Audi Pilot Project Audi last week said that it is participating in a pilot project that is testing a smart energy network that uses software to control solar and batteries and interact with the main power grid. Audi is working with the project’s partners to run the pilot project for homes in southern Germany and northern Switzerland. http://ift.tt/2DZlmr3

Bitcoins and Hydropower: What’s the big deal? There is so much buzz these days about bitcoin mining, particularly with regard to the high amount of energy required and how hydropower can help. http://ift.tt/2DwZs0z

Oil ministry seeks cut in excise duty on petrol, diesel in budget India has the highest retail prices of petrol and diesel among South Asian nations as taxes account for about 40-50 percent of the pump prices. http://ift.tt/2DXmCuy

Government may consider import duty hike on certain power items The move would also help promote the government's ambitious 'Make in India' initiative, said the source, who did not wish to be named. http://ift.tt/2DqdygB