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  • First Solar photovoltaic PV panel installation renewable energy United Statees

    Solar to see strong growth again in 2020

    Shane Lasley, Metal Tech News|Updated Jul 1, 2022

    Global solar installations will continue double-digit growth rates into the new decade, according to the 2020 Global Photovoltaic Demand Forecast by IHS Markit, a world leader in critical information and analytics. This continued strong growth in solar installations is putting new demand on the metals that go into the solar panels and their installation. Nine metals and minerals – beryllium, cadmium, gallium, germanium, indium, molybdenum, silicon, silver and tellurium – g...

  • Scientists urge green energy metal policies

    Shane Lasley, Metal Tech News|Updated Jun 27, 2020

    Scientists are urging world governments to get out in front of the skyrocketing demand for the minerals and metals that are going to be needed for solar, wind and other green energy initiatives in the coming years – whether they come from terrestrial or extraterrestrial sources. According to a research report from the University of Sussex, the amount of cobalt, copper, lithium, cadmium and rare earth elements needed for solar panels, wind turbines, rechargeable batteries,...