Anne Fischer
Sunrise brief: Mitigating environmental damage risks to solar panels in winter
Also on the rise: China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA) criticized the adoption of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act by the United States Congress. Source Power Company selected by NJR Clean Energy Ventures to provide customer acquisition and management services to New York community solar project. Scout Clean Energy acquires another midwest solar project. A look at the role solar and energy storage can play in greening the world’s urban spaces.
Scout Clean Energy acquires utility-scale solar project in Illinois
The acquisition of the $400m Blue Sky Project follows closely on the heels of Scout’s announced purchase of a 112 MW solar project in Missouri.
Solar in winter: Mitigating risk of environmental damage to solar panels
Some of the risks involved with solar installations can be especially severe in areas of North America that experience very cold temperatures and cold and ice in the winter.
Sunrise brief: Corporate leaders play critical role in driving clean energy
Also on the rise: The Sun Mountain of Vermont completes solar installation. BLUETTI announces Sodium-ion solar generator. End of year job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Bromley Mountain ski resort completes solar installation
Solar array advances sustainability initiatives at Vermont’s Sun Mountain.
Sunrise brief: Lightsource BP closes financing, breaks ground on two projects
Also on the rise: Borrego Solar discusses a recent provisional win for solar developers in Massachusetts. California solar project developers alter plans after viewshed analysis. The Office of Clean Energy Demonstration was established to promote clean energy through projects across the U.S., and more.
DOE establishes Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations
The DOE-run program, part of a $20 billion fund, was established to promote clean energy through demonstration projects across the U.S.
Sunrise brief: PV and energy storage expected to be 62% of U.S. capacity additions 2022-23
Also on the rise: Enphase starts shipping IQ8 inverter. Michigan gets two new solar projects bringing 50 MW to the state. Meyer Burger to bring solar module manufacturing and jobs to Arizona. A bill aims to re-establish Washington’s former highly effective solar incentive program. Watch the solar array deploy on NASA’s James Webb telescope.
500 MW solar + storage project plan altered following local resident feedback
Project developer, 8minute Solar Energy, recently altered its plans for the Aratina solar project after the County’s review and feedback from local residents indicated there was concern about neighbors’ views.
Enphase Energy starts shipping IQ8 microinverters in North America
The IQ8 is said to be the most powerful PV microinverter developed by Enphase Energy and is capable of forming a microgrid during a power outage.
