Anne Fischer
New York town plans floating-solar demonstration project
Cohoes, New York’s $6 million floating solar project will demonstrate how municipalities can turn reservoirs into clean energy plants, while serving the needs of low-income residents.
Verizon issues $1 billion green bond with proceeds going toward renewable energy investments
The company is partnering with three minority- and women-owned firms as lead underwriters for this green bond, its fourth since 2019.
Over 90 corporations and organizations commit to reducing carbon emissions through DOE program
DOE’s Better Climate Challenge calls on organizations to share details on how they are reducing carbon emissions, thus creating a pathway for others to follow.
Solaria extends PowerXT 400 Series Premium solar panel warranty to 30 years
The warranty covers linear power, labor and workmanship.
SEIA offers framework for siting community solar projects
The framework provides an outline for siting, design, and operation of community solar projects with the goal of protecting natural ecosystems and preserving the character of communities.
CellCube secures long-term supply of vanadium redox flow battery electrolyte
US Vanadium will produce the VRFB electrolyte at its Hot Springs, Arkansas, production facility. The supply agreement is thought to be the largest executed outside of China.
BayWa r.e. completes sale of its Corazon I solar plant and Guajillo storage project to Eni New Energy US
The 266MWdc/200MWac Corazon I Solar plant began operations in August 2021 and the 200MW/400 MWh Guajillo storage project is expected to reach an operational stage before the end of 2023.
DOE deep dives into strategies to solve clean energy supply chain issues
The Department of Energy is charting a course for the developing US photovoltaic manufacturing, which could mitigate global supply chain challenges and benefit the climate and the economy as well as helping the US achieve its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Where renewable energy policies are working
The 2022 Community Power Scorecard developed by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance grades the states on which give communities the most power to advance clean energy and which present barriers to local economic development through renewable power. Only four received top grades, indicating that most states have a lot of work to do.
Reclaiming power as a buyer in a tight PV module market
Material shortages, trade restrictions, and shipping bottlenecks create challenges for PV module buyers, but the good news is that there are steps to take to ensure quality and timely supply.
