Anne Fischer
Guidelines for registered solar apprenticeship programs approved by Department of Labor
The newly approved Guidelines align Department of Labor-approved occupations with the needs of solar employers and provide a template that companies, educational institutions, associations, and labor unions can use to create high-quality apprenticeship programs.
Fair Access to Community Solar Act introduced in Washington State
A recent study by the University of Washington found expanding community solar access in Washington State could deliver substantial economic benefits, including nearly $2 billion in economic output and thousands of new jobs.
Unleashing American Energy order will slow electric vehicle adoption in U.S.
A recent Wood Mackenzie report estimates that enforcement of the new policy could mean a drop of nearly 10% in plug-in EV adoption.
Solar glass manufacturer incentivized to set up U.S. facility
Canadian Premium Sand received a $75 million tax credit allocation to re-purpose a former glass manufacturing site in the U.S. to produce pattern solar glass.
The state of the domestic solar and energy storage supply chain, Q1 2025
Anza reports on U.S.-made solar modules, cells and battery energy storage in today’s pipeline and offers a glimpse at manufacturers’ efforts to ramp up production.
New York City’s solar industry expects growth amidst federal uncertainty
Despite changing energy priorities in Washington, D.C., NYC’s solar marketplace will continue to thrive: Good news for industry and consumers.
Building not your average dream home: All things energy
This series describes the process of designing and building a sustainable home, which was all going smoothly until the utility put up a major roadblock by “red zoning” the area.
Colorado electric coop to receive clean energy from agrivoltaic project
Silicon Ranch will build, own and operate the 150 MW Byers Solar Farm, with United Power signing a power purchase agreement for all the energy produced.
Enphase IQ8 microinverters are now Build America, Buy America compliant
Enphase microinverters made at its U.S. contract manufacturing facilities used in federal infrastructure projects are now eligible for participation in programs including the Solar for All initiative.
Software is the future of Solar
In 2017, I sent an internal memo to my team about the evolution and role of software in distributed PV energy generation. Now, I’m taking a look back at my predictions and what the future holds.
