Anne Fischer
A globalized supply chain is key to cutting costs in solar module manufacturing
A study published in Nature finds that a globalized supply chain of solar saved countries $67 billion in solar module production costs.
High electricity rates push homeowners to consider solar
Rising electric rates, grid instability, environmental concerns and decreased solar costs are all reasons for homeowners to go solar, according to a study by Rocket Solar.
Solar-plus-storage kept the lights on in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona
Sunnova SunSafe solar + storage systems generated a total of nearly 2 GWh of energy total with 3.4 million hours of aggregate back-up power, or an average of 128 hours of power generated per household.
Vertical solar on high-rise building to produce 58 MWh annually
An 83-foot building with 120 solar modules uses SolarEdge optimizers to overcome shading from neighboring buildings.
Xendee microgrid design platform update includes Inflation Reduction Act incentives
The software offers tools to apply the many incentives in the IRA throughout the modeling process.
RFP alert: Alabama Power seeks proposals for renewable energy projects
Solar, wind, geothermal, energy storage and other projects from 5 MW to 80 MW are encouraged to submit proposals.
Albemarle wins grant to build lithium facility in North Carolina
Albemarle’s plans include the development of both the lithium concentrator and the mega-flex conversion facility, the proposed reopening of the Kings Mountain mine, and an active expansion of the Silver Peak facility.
Bus Talk podcast to demystify electric school buses
Highland Electric Fleets launches a seven-episode podcast to help school districts and towns gain a better understanding of EV school buses.
Salient Energy zinc-ion battery passes UL safety testing
Nova Scotia-based Salient Energy’s non-flammable battery is one step closer to commercialization.
Standard Solar acquires 6.2 MW Rhode Island community solar portfolio from Trina Solar
The power generated by the two ground-mount projects will be subscribed through the state’s virtual net metering program.
