Anne Fischer
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.
Meyer Burger brings 400 MW high-performance solar module manufacturing to Arizona
A diversified and talented workforce, proximity to customers, and strong partnerships on the ground in Arizona prompted Meyer Burger to establish a production site in Goodyear, Arizona.
Sunrise brief: Utility-scale solar + storage project planned for Hawaii
Also on the rise: Beaming solar from space is one step closer to reality. Wisconsin looks to add 165 MW of solar. Batteries to the rescue: Changes to California’s net-metering program may seriously erode the value of rooftop residential solar without the aid of battery energy storage. Missouri solar project acquired by Scout Clean Energy.
Utility-scale solar + storage project announced for the Island of Hawaii
A 30 MW solar PV project on the Island of Hawaii will provide enough power for approximately 15,000 households.
Air Force lab demonstrates key element for beaming solar power from space
Air Force Research Lab demonstrates key hardware for Arachne flight experiment, which aims to build an operational space-based solar power transmission system.
Sunrise brief: Impactful solar policies at the state level in 2021
Also on the rise: U.S. could double installed capacity by putting solar on public land. BayWa r.e. donates $20,000 to relief to tornado-ravaged area of Kentucky. Recent acquisition brings Doral Renewables’ development pipeline to more than 5 GW. Five solar PV projects that caught our eye. Toshiba reports better than 8% efficiency for thin-film solar cell.
BayWa r.e. donates to tornado relief projects in Kentucky
Contributions support the Footprint Project, a nonprofit organization that is deploying solar trailers, palletized microgrids, solar generators and portable power stations to the tornado-ravaged area.
Sunrise brief: The most-read pv magazine USA articles of 2021
Also on the rise: Enel project joins portfolio of energy + storage installations in Texas. ESS microgrid to provide critical backup to fire-prone region of California. AES acquires Community Energy Solar, bringing U.S. pipeline to more than 40 GW.
Enphase acquires 365 Pronto, O&M platform
The acquisition gives Enphase installers access to a labor pool that can perform service calls, beneficial at a time of severe labor shortages within the industry.
