Anne Fischer
Utilities and agencies must come together to build a more reliable, weather-resistant grid
As the heavy majority of the U.S. energy grid approaches the end of its lifecycle, the time is now for a public-private task force to develop a comprehensive strategy to harden the grid and enable technologies that maximize the benefit of targeted investment in the most vulnerable areas.
Basel III Endgame shouldn’t dim the future of renewable energy financing
Tax equity investors can continue providing benefits to developers while simultaneously reducing their risk in the event Basel III Endgame is implemented in its current form.
Vista Sands 1.3 GW solar project approved in Wisconsin
After extensive environmental review, Doral Renewables’ Vista Sands Solar project is now praised for the potential for this to be one of the most beneficial and impactful projects in Wisconsin.
Solar energy needs to be a bipartisan issue
It would be economically detrimental for a change in political leadership to negatively impact domestic manufacturing, job creation and harm America’s competitive posture.
The critical path for startups in the energy storage and battery market
Early-stage battery and energy storage companies will have to disrupt conventional approaches, forge strategic partnerships, and navigate a landscape dominated by established giants.
Trump touts solar trade tariffs
While the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is reshoring solar manufacturing in the United States, raising import tariffs may slow momentum. The actions of the incoming Trump administration are tough to forecast at this point.
Distributed energy storage provider closes $150 million in financing
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group provided the funding to help Convergent Energy and Power advance its energy storage and solar portfolio in North America.
Flexible interconnection can generate 176% more revenue for community solar, report finds
A report by the Solar and Storage Industries Institute shows that flexible interconnection, which adjusts solar output based on grid conditions, can offer significant economic benefit to community solar developers.
California Public Utilities Commission kicks community solar deadline to 2026
Kicking the deadline further down the road may put the state in peril of losing the funds, as the EPA, which runs the Solar For All program, requires all awards to begin to be deployed within the first year of grant being effective.
Unimacts to expand Houston facility for steel solar frame production
Origami Solar sees an opportunity to supply module manufacturers in the U.S. market who are switching from imported aluminum frames to domestically made steel frames.
