Anne Fischer
You read, we listened: Most-read pv magazine USA articles of 2021
The top five articles of 2021 show that pv magazine readers really pay attention when innovative new technologies show great potential, are concerned about the lifetime of components in a solar installation, and are tracking the electric vehicle revolution.
NREL launches international consortium to advance high-tech mirrors used in concentrating solar plants
Goal is to reduce cost of heliostats by 50% and accelerate U.S. manufacturing
Sunrise brief: Sen. Manchin opposes Build Back Better; solar stocks tumble
Also on the rise: New York Governor unveils ambitious plan for 10 GW of distributed solar by 2030. Colorado co-op to exit utility in order to access low-cost renewables. Engie completes 2.3 GW portfolio that includes 13 projects. Black Bear Solar project to be among largest in Alabama. Phospherene nanoribbon “wonder material” that boosts perovskite performance to 21% efficiency.
New York Governor unveils strategy to achieve a minimum of 10 GW of distributed solar by 2030
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan that is expected to generate enough clean electricity per year to power nearly 700,000 additional New York homes, including those in disadvantaged communities.
Sunrise brief: Prairie Wolf Solar project begins operation in Illinois
Also on the rise: GameChange Solar plans to use $150 million investment by Koch Strategic Platforms to expand market share and accelerate R&D. Brooklyn Public Library recently completed 21 kW solar plus storage project includes SimpliPhi lithium ferrous phosphate-based storage.
Solar plus energy storage at Brooklyn Public Library demonstrates resilient preparedness
Brooklyn Public Library Coney Island Branch recently completed a solar plus storage project that consists of 21kW of roof mounted solar PV + 19 kWh SimpliPhi BOSS.6 energy storage system that meets the New York City limit of 20kWh.
Prairie Wolf Solar project begins operation in Illinois
National Grid Renewables announced commercial operation of the 200 MW solar project that will contribute millions to local and state economies through tax revenue, landowner income, and job creation.
GameChange Solar receives $150 million investment by Koch Strategic Platforms
GameChange plans to use net proceeds from the investment to continue to expand its market share in the U.S. and globally and to accelerate R&D including balance of system solutions, new 2P tracker technology, a new fixed tilt system, and advanced tracker software.
Sunrise brief: California is the first state to require solar power and batteries for all new commercial structures
Also on the rise: Canadian BIPV manufacturer releases solar modules that look like roof shingles, microgrids solve modern-day energy challenges, what may be the world’s largest battery complete, Colorado utility releases RFP for solar with battery storage.
Colorado utility issues RFP for 250 MW of solar with storage
Platte River Power Authority looking to obtain up to 250 MW of new solar generating capacity and encourages battery energy storage components.
