Anne Fischer
Solar-plus-storage agrivoltaic installation commissioned on O’ahu
Located on University of Hawaii land, AES launched a solar energy installation with an energy storage system, one of a dozen solar projects AES is constructing throughout the state.
Virginia governor signs legislation establishing community solar
Virginia targets 30% renewable energy by 2030, and 100% by 2050. While much of the buildout thus far has been at the utility-scale, this legislation now opens a market for the buildout of shared solar for Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power .
Long-duration energy storage innovators receive DOE funding
The Department of Energy Office of Electricity announced recipients of the $15 million in EarthShot funds directed to accelerate development, commercialization and use of next-generation energy storage solutions.
New Jersey farm studies agrivoltaics with vertically mounted solar
Rutgers reports that the vertical system fits well with the aim of the project, which is to study the benefits of agrivoltaics where there is a large energy demand and limited space.
Livestream shows how eclipse impacts solar power production across the U.S.
The 2024 solar eclipse will bring a few minutes of total darkness to twelve states as it cuts its path from Texas to Maine, and interest in how it will affect solar production brings to light the importance of solar energy on today’s grid.
Illinois agrivoltaic project successfully permitted, despite local challenge
The 4.95 MW Nesler Road agrivoltaic/community solar project will be installed on 36 acres and will grow hay along with generating enough clean, renewable solar energy to power 1,100 Illinois homes each year.
Mixed start to spring for solar in North America
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that the solar regions of California, Nevada, Arizona and western Texas saw lower than normal irradiance in March, while high irradiance levels were recorded from the midwest to the Carolinas and across most of Mexico.
The expanding commercial solar PPA landscape
Industry experts share their insight on the state of the commercial and industrial power purchase agreement and best practices for executing successful deals.
Duke Energy pilots incentive program for home solar and storage
The PowerPair program offers up to $9,000 for residential customers who install approved home solar-plus-battery systems.
Lion Energy introduces C&I energy storage solutions
The U.S.-made Powersave systems provide lithium iron phosphate back-up power that can be integrated with renewable energy sources.
