Anne Fischer
First Solar names Alabama as site for its fourth U.S. solar manufacturing facility
The company plans to invest approximately $1.1 billion in a 3.5 GW manufacturing facility to be commissioned by 2025.
Philadelphia Solar partners with Translucent to build solar module manufacturing facility in the U.S.
Joint venture with Translucent Energy moves Jordan-based Philadelphia Solar’s planned U.S. manufacturing facility closer to reality.
U.S.-based battery manufacturer announces solid-state energy storage systems
Amptricity emerges from stealth mode with plans to manufacture solid-state batteries for residential and commercial installations.
Long Duration Energy Storage funding opportunity for up to $350 million
U.S. Department of Energy announced a funding opportunity for demonstration projects capable of delivering electricity for 10 to 24 hours or more.
The role of solar in the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 sets aside $369 billion to decarbonize the economy and respond to climate change. pv magazine USA’s Anne Fischer and Ryan Kennedy report on the boost the landmark legislation is expected to provide to solar and battery deployment and manufacturing.
TVA aims to build 100 MW solar installation on retired coal site in Kentucky
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) approved a $216 million program to explore turning the Shawnee Fossil Plant, a closed coal ash storage location, into a utility-scale solar project.
FREYR plans the Giga America lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Georgia
Leveraging SemiSolid battery technology from 24M Technologies, FREYR initially intends to produce 34 GWh with an investment of $1.7 billion.
DOE announces 31 finalists for $100,000 prize for community solar projects and programs
Recognizing best practices to increase equitable access to community solar, the Sunny Awards move into final round.
Automation tool helps speed rooftop solar connection to the grid
NREL and SMUD developed PRECISE, a tool that leverages smart inverter functions to help utilities make faster interconnections.
Agrivoltaic solar tracker uses cables instead of buried steel
Rute Suntracker system, designed for utility-scale, high clearance solar, may reduce steel use by 30%.
