Anne Fischer
The role of energy storage systems in the electrification movement
This Earth Month is the ideal time to highlight the trend toward electrification and offer businesses and homeowners a viable path to get there.
How AI can contribute to environmental sustainability
Artificial intelligence models can be used during the solar pre-construction planning and design process, as well as afterwards to help with monitoring, weather forecasting, predictive maintenance and more.
Massachusetts city that mandates solar on new buildings celebrates latest success
Watertown, Massachusetts, a city with a model energy plan, now has a Gold LEED certified building with 252 kW solar and 125 kW storage system, along with 15 EV charging ports.
Specialized EPC contractors key to smaller community solar projects
Innovative financing models and supportive policies are needed to make community solar financially viable and attractive to investors.
Bifacial panels, representing 98% of U.S. solar imports, may soon be subject to tariffs
The Biden Administration is expected to revoke tariff exemptions on bifacial solar modules following a petition led by Qcells, a company with a multi-billion-dollar investment in U.S. manufacturing.
SolarContainer microgrid moves toward mass production
California Energy Commission awarded a grant to BoxPower through a program intended to accelerate production of clean energy technologies.
Important Q1 solar policy changes across 50 states
Trends spotted in the NC Clean Energy Technology Center report include legislation to enable community solar, net metering reform considered by new states and states clarifying time of use rates for net metering customers.
Making the case for concentrated solar power
Dismissed by many in the solar industry as an overly complex, outdated technology, concentrated solar power (CSP) is set for a comeback thanks to a scaled-down, modular approach.
Pre-fabricated and customized wire management systems provide a competitive advantage
Solar wiring that integrates easily in the field can simplify installation, enhance both quality and longevity, and improve overall project efficiency.
Arcadia raises $50 million to bring AI to community solar
The company reports that it manages the nation’s largest community solar portfolio with more than 2 GW of solar under management.
