In Short : The U.S. has imposed tariffs as high as 3,521% on solar panel imports from Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, effective June 2025. The tariffs aim to combat unfair Chinese subsidies funneled through Southeast Asia. While U.S. manufacturers support the move, concerns arise over increased costs and potential disruptions in the solar supply […]
U.S. Solar Module Manufacturing Surpasses 50 GW, Marking a Major Clean Energy Milestone – EQ
In Short : The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced that the U.S. has surpassed 50 GW in annual solar module manufacturing capacity. This milestone reflects the nation’s growing commitment to domestic solar production, driven by policy support and increasing demand for clean energy. The expansion is expected to strengthen energy security and reduce reliance […]
India and the United States discusses advancements in Energy Collaboration – EQ
In Short : India and the U.S. are enhancing their energy collaboration through initiatives in clean and renewable energy, nuclear energy, and climate change. Key efforts include the U.S.-India Clean Energy Partnership, nuclear cooperation, and joint R&D in energy technologies. This partnership aims to boost renewable energy infrastructure, share technology, and foster private sector collaboration, […]
U.S. launches $7 bln program to bring solar to low-income households – EQ Mag
WASHINGTON : The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday launched a $7 billion competitive grant program that aims to give low-income communities access to residential solar panels, the latest effort by the Biden administration to expand renewable energy across the country. The agency will make up to 60 awards to community groups around the country representing […]
Russia and Saudi Arabia’s oil partnership shows strain – EQ Mag
Analysts said the countries’ mutual need to keep energy prices high would help them maintain close ties, despite signs that Moscow has undercut previous deals. For most of the last six years, the leaders of Russia and Saudi Arabia worked with each other to control the global oil market during times of war, pandemic and […]
Microsoft to buy power from nuclear fusion company Helion – EQ Mag
WASHINGTON : Private U.S. nuclear fusion company Helion Energy will provide Microsoft with electricity in about five years, the companies said on Wednesday, in the first such deal for the power source that fuels the sun but has been elusive on Earth. Government labs and more than 30 companies are racing to generate power from […]
What is hydrogen, and can it really become a climate solution? – EQ Mag
Hydrogen, or H₂, is getting a lot of attention lately as governments in the U.S., Canada and Europe push to cut their greenhouse gas emissions. But what exactly is H₂, and is it really a clean power source? I specialize in researching and developing H₂ production techniques. Here are some key facts about this versatile […]
Green Hydrogen: Why It Could Be The Green Energy Source Of The Future – EQ Mag
Kim Gunnelius is Managing director of Verne Global, a provider of climate-neutral certified data center services; co-author of Greener Data. The process of using renewable electricity such as wind or solar power to split water and produce hydrogen in an environmentally responsible way—that’s the definition of the sustainable energy production technology that may be reaching […]
Making electric vehicle charging stations cybersecure – EQ Mag
Argonne research is informing smart infrastructure that can support the electric grid. As more electric vehicles (EVs) hit the road, charging stations are popping up across the United States. The benefits go beyond curbing carbon emissions from road travel. These systems can also link to the electric grid through smart charging, drawing power when overall […]
7-Eleven Debuts New EV Charging Network – EQ Mag
7-Eleven announced the launch of 7Charge, a Level 3 electric vehicle (EV) charging network, at select stores in the U.S. The company’s charging service is currently available at locations in Texas, Florida, California, and Colorado. 7-Eleven described the 7Charge properties as “often traveled corridors” that are staffed 24/7. Any electric vehicle make and model compatible […]