Anne Fischer
ACORE outlines reduction in solar investment and development if tariffs persist
The US attracted $228.3 billion in renewable energy, grid-enabling technology and transmission for renewable integration investment since the launch of ACORE’s $1 Trillion campaign in 2018.
Ranking the states of distributed solar
The Institute for Local Self Reliance ranks states according to distributed energy resources per capita.
Benefits to affordability of virtual power plants
In this week’s look at virtual power plants, Jigar Shah explains their potential to further energy affordability – from participation in demand flexibility programs to the more efficient use of grid infrastructure and the deployment of ever cheaper renewable resources VPPs can enable.
Solaria settles patent claims against Canadian Solar
According to the terms of the settlement, Canadian Solar agrees not to import shingled solar modules into the United States.
California solar bill would create one of the most equitable community solar programs in the US
AB 2316 removes the barriers to clean, renewable energy access for nearly half of Californians who rent or have low incomes.
Wisconsin town sues utility regulator for approving 300 MW solar farm
The town of Christiana, population 1,235, is attempting to block construction of what would be Wisconsin’s largest solar farm to date.
Solarcycle raises $6.6 million in funding to take solar recycling to the next level
Renewable energy and circular economy investors include SolarCity founders, the former CEO/CTO of Sunpower, the Urban Innovation Fund, and Closed Loop Partners.
SolSmart adds another 60 communities, helping to cut red tape and speed deployment of solar
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council and the International City/County Management Association will share the $10 million award to update and expand SolSmart over the next five years.
Huge battery facility in Texas goes online
Vistra recently announced that the DeCordova Energy Storage Facility in Texas is now operational, storing and releasing electricity to the ERCOT grid.
Achieving a zero-carbon grid: opportunities in virtual power plants
Jigar Shah reflects on the challenges that come with achieving a zero-carbon electric grid and how the emerging technology of the Virtual Power Plant, or VPP, can turn those challenges into opportunities for all Americans.
