Anne Fischer
Rethinking renewable energy control systems to create a smarter grid
New cloud computing technology can leverage industrial IoT protocols and extend the capabilities of SCADA with a software-first approach.
Bill aims to cut 45X tax credits for Chinese solar makers
While the lucrative tax credits has attracted clean energy manufacturers from around the world to build factories in the U.S., the fact that many of the new manufacturing facilities are from Chinese companies has created a controversy that this new bill aims to solve.
Senate committee approves bill to improve permitting of energy projects
The bipartisan legislation is designed to speed up permitting by setting deadlines and doubling production targets for renewable energy permitting on federal lands while not compromising environmental review or community needs.
Three small changes that can make a big difference to your energy bills
There are a few ways to make efficiency-minded changes at home that reduce energy bills now and in the future.
GIS and data platform raises $11 million to accelerate clean energy development
Paces reports that its software streamlines the traditionally manual process of site selection and project due diligence by consolidating and interpreting spatial, zoning, permitting, interconnection, and environmental data.
Hail risk may bring financial instability to solar projects
To ensure sustainability and financial viability, the solar industry needs a critical reevaluation and enhancement of both technical protective measures and financial risk management practices for solar installations in hail-prone regions.
Acquisition of Avantus complete
KKR, a leading global investment firm, acquired the utility-scale solar and storage developer and closed a $522 million development facility to advance Avantus’ pipeline.
Can the grid cope with the surge in electricity demand?
The grid needs to modernize to meet a booming demand for electricity, which is only predicted to grow even further in coming years. IEC Standards are key to help with the transition.
AI-enabled solar installation robot
Maximo the robot will soon help to construct the 2 GW Bellefield solar project in California.
GADS reporting required for far more solar facilities in 2025
With the North American Reliability Corporation’s Generating Availability Data System’s requirement dropping for 100 MW to 20 MW solar installations, many more solar installers will need to comply.
