Anne Fischer
Hitachi Energy expands U.S. transformer production with $22.5 million investment in Virginia
Expansion and modernization of its dry-type transformer manufacturing operations is expected to help alleviate the shortage in North America.
Boviet Solar opens solar production facility in North Carolina
With an investment reportedly approaching $400 million, the manufacturing plant will be built in two phases with phase one producing 2 GW of solar modules and phase two expected to produce 2 GW of solar cells in 2026.
Top five solar states grow in capacity and investment
The Solar Energy Industries Association ranks California, Texas, Florida, Arizona and North Carolina as the top five states in solar capacity.
The secret behind solar project success in the IRA era
Companies that build strong partnerships that combine domestic manufacturing, field experience and responsive problem-solving are positioned to thrive regardless of policy changes.
MGM Transformers and VanTran ramp up manufacturing in Texas
With electrical load expected to skyrocket, two transformer manufacturers are combining forces to meet the growing demand for grid infrastructure.
Wisconsin college expects to save $30,000 annually with solar-plus-storage installation
The 300 kW solar array will offset more than half its electricity use, with the battery energy storage system providing resilience in case of power outage.
California community solar project to save income-qualified residents 20% on electric bills
The Dos Palos Clean Power project in Merced County is providing low-cost, clean energy to residents in disadvantaged communities.
Deciphering solar supply chain challenges and where we go from here
Brian Lynch calls on U.S. manufacturers to re-evaluate their supply chain strategies and partners, with a heavy dose of common sense.
California community solar bill would lower costs for all with no cost-shift
A study by Aurora Research finds that AB 1260 would bring multiple benefits to all ratepayers in California including reducing peak demand while also avoiding expensive infrastructure upgrades.
How renewable energy projects can enhance ecosystems
On this Earth Day consider how by integrating ecological principles into the full value chain of renewable energy deployment we can create systems that restore and enhance natural processes while generating the clean power that society and the Earth deserve.
