Anne Fischer
Clean energy manufacturing support in Inflation Reduction Act
This historic level of investment is key to achieving American manufacturing independence and clean energy security.
93% of utility-scale batteries that came online in 2021 were paired with solar power generation
EIA Annual Electric Generator Report finds that the greatest change in battery use is for price arbitrage.
Intersect Power places order for 2.4 GW of First Solar modules
A long-time customer of First Solar’s, Intersect Power is expected to be one of the largest buyers and operators of First Solar technology by 2027.
Borrego spin off, ECP, rebrands as New Leaf Energy
Solar and energy storage development business to operate as New Leaf Energy, an independent arm of ECP focused on distributed generation and utility-scale projects in the US.
White House announces solar initiatives to reduce electricity bills, create clean energy jobs
The Biden-Harris administration launches low-income energy assistance program and funding to support careers in solar energy in underserved areas.
LG Energy Solution plans to boost revenue through joint ventures, batteries, smart manufacturing
In the Q2 earnings call, LG reported a drop in revenue from Q2 2021 but aims to achieve double-digit profit margin in five years.
Sunrise brief: National Solar Jobs Census finds that solar jobs increased 9% nationwide in 2021
Also on the rise: New home battery can provide backup power as well as smart time of use charging/discharging. Connecticut to allow distributed resources to compete with distribution grid upgrades. And more.
GM and LG receive $2.5 billion DOE loan to build three battery manufacturing plants
Battery manufacturing facilities will be built in Tennessee, Ohio and Michigan to produce EV batteries under the Ultium Cell name.
Solar jobs increased 9% nationwide in 2021
According to the National Solar Jobs Census 2020, employment in the solar industry looked favorable in 2021 compared to fossil fuel industries, but solar employers have some work to do on increasing diversity.
California governor sets goal of 3 million climate-ready homes, 6 million heat pumps by 2030
The new targets for climate-resilient housing were announced as part of a letter to the California Air Resources Board, which focuses on the implementation and acceleration of California’s climate goals.
