Anne Fischer
U.S. states still have a lot of work to do on energy policy
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance Community Power Scorecard gave 23 states failing grades on policies related to energy democracy and accountability.
Remembering Frédéric Dross: A tireless solar champion
Jenya Meydbray writes a tribute to a well known and beloved member of the solar industry, Frédéric Dross.
U.S. solar cell manufacturer shoring up supply chain with second multi-year agreement
ES Foundry announced a multi-year agreement to supply 300 MW of U.S.-made solar cells to Bila Solar, an Indianapolis-based maker of ultra-lightweight solar modules.
Startup electricity provider offering battery backup expands to Houston
Base operates as a virtual power plant (VPP), and said it offers competitive electric rates along with providing battery energy storage.
Freyr Battery rebrands as T1 Energy, relocates to Austin
After acquiring the U.S. manufacturing assets of Trina Solar, Freyr Battery rebrands as T1 Energy and continues plans to produce both solar modules and cells in Texas.
U.S. community solar jumps 35%, but faces future uncertainty
A recent report by Wood Mackenzie and the Coalition for Community Solar Access finds that 1.7 GW of community solar was installed in the U.S. in 2024.
U.S. manufacturer offers steel-framed bifacial solar modules
Heliene announced a multi-year agreement with Origami Solar, a U.S. manufacturer of steel frames for solar modules, eliminating tariff and supply chain risk of imported aluminum frames.
Republican-led community solar legislation moves forward in Missouri and Iowa
Legislation in Missouri aims to launch a three-year pilot program, whereas a new comprehensive community solar policy goes before the House in Iowa.
The urgent call to support Tribal energy initiatives
The Solar for All program promised not only to power homes with solar energy, but to rekindle the economies and train a workforce in some of America’s most disadvantaged communities.
California Energy Commission announces $55 million in funding to build out EV charger network
The CEC estimates that approximately 24,000 new chargers were installed in the first half of 2024, and the Fast Charge California Project aims to incentivize even more.
