Anne Fischer
NYC solar mecca created by policies and incentives
At the close of 2023, the city passed a series of zoning amendments, as part of Mayor Adams’ ‘City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality’ initiative, which will relax burdensome zoning restrictions on solar development.
Soltec unveils new solar tracker designed for U.S. market
By pre-assembling most components, the installation of the product has very few steps and the design eliminates most of the need to perform cut and fill on site during installation, Soltec reports.
From the show floor at Intersolar 2024
Solar modules, home battery storage, solar installer sales solutions, and more can be seen this week at Intersolar in San Diego.
Sinovoltaics now offers quality assurance for U.S. solar and storage markets
Backed by Munich Re, Sinovoltaics uses a proprietary AI-based electro luminescence (EL) technology to identify microcracks and other module defects before shipping.
RFP alert: Deadline for microgrid funding opportunity extended
The National Renewable Energy’s Lab’s Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership is focused on microgrid energy systems serving the needs of underserved and Indigenous communities.
SolarApp+ speeds solar permitting for more than 160 communities
The Solar Automated Permit Processing Plus software platform has helped local governments approve nearly 33,000 solar projects.
BLM seeks public comment on 400 MW solar project near Las Vegas
Candela Renewables proposes to construct the 400 MWac Rough Hat Clark County Solar Project that will include energy storage of up to 200 MW.
Small-scale solar best for environment but agrivoltaics may be the answer
A lifecycle analysis finds that although it’s better for the environment to put solar on a roof, a mix of both is needed.
First Solar opens manufacturing plant in India
India’s first fully vertically integrated solar manufacturing plant will produce First Solar’s Series 7 solar PV modules developed at the company’s research centers in the U.S. The facility employs 1,000 workers.
Washington legislation intends to bring fair access to solar for all
The Fair Access to Community Solar Act will advance clean and affordable energy to historically underserved and disadvantaged Washingtonians.
