Anne Fischer
Long Duration Energy Storage funding opportunity for up to $350 million
U.S. Department of Energy announced a funding opportunity for demonstration projects capable of delivering electricity for 10 to 24 hours or more.
The role of solar in the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 sets aside $369 billion to decarbonize the economy and respond to climate change. pv magazine USA’s Anne Fischer and Ryan Kennedy report on the boost the landmark legislation is expected to provide to solar and battery deployment and manufacturing.
TVA aims to build 100 MW solar installation on retired coal site in Kentucky
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) approved a $216 million program to explore turning the Shawnee Fossil Plant, a closed coal ash storage location, into a utility-scale solar project.
FREYR plans the Giga America lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Georgia
Leveraging SemiSolid battery technology from 24M Technologies, FREYR initially intends to produce 34 GWh with an investment of $1.7 billion.
DOE announces 31 finalists for $100,000 prize for community solar projects and programs
Recognizing best practices to increase equitable access to community solar, the Sunny Awards move into final round.
Automation tool helps speed rooftop solar connection to the grid
NREL and SMUD developed PRECISE, a tool that leverages smart inverter functions to help utilities make faster interconnections.
Agrivoltaic solar tracker uses cables instead of buried steel
Rute Suntracker system, designed for utility-scale, high clearance solar, may reduce steel use by 30%.
Microgrid installation at Cincinnati Zoo will take it beyond net-zero
A 28 MW solar array with battery storage to be installed at the Zoo’s Bowyer Farm will move the Zoo from net zero to net positive.
College students compete in simulated cyber attack on a solar installation
The 2022 CyberForce Competition promotes cybersecurity careers that protect the nation’s energy systems.
Canada introduces major investment tax credits for clean energy
Canada’s 30% tax credits for clean technologies aims to level playing field with the U.S. and spur adoption of green technologies.
