Sunrise brief: Hawaii’s approach to smart inverters offers a model to follow
Also on the rise: Facebook signs a PPA for 160 MW in Virginia, and the solar sector provided jobs to 231,000 in the U.S. in 2020.
Calculating the value of a community solar program
Researchers teamed up to analyze the economic benefit of adding 30 5 MW community solar installations to Michigan’s grid annually for six years. Their results may surprise.
Fast charging battery startup to launch research and development hub in California
StoreDot is opening the facility with the hope that the additional research and development capacity will allow the company to commercialize its battery products by 2024.
People on the Move: Sunnova Energy, ComEd, Connecticut Green Bank, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Mindful action is needed to increase Hispanic inclusion in solar energy
We need multiple strategies to ensure Hispanic and other minority communities benefit from and are involved in shaping how energy is built and used.
People on the Move: Altus Power, Sunlight, Palmetto, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Spotlight on the Southeast: Equity drives a clean energy future
Leaders from across the solar industry came together at Solar & Energy Storage Southeast 2021 in Atlanta to discuss efforts to diversify the workforce and break down traditional barriers.
Sunrise brief: SEIA program aims to broaden solar’s workforce diversity
Also on the rise: PVEL adds hail stress test for modules, Wolverine signs PPA for 150 MW of capacity, and smart inverters are starting to strut their stuff.
SEIA launches diversity certification program
The program is intended to help companies analyze their DEIJ practices and offers training and support for a more diverse and equitable work environment.
Alliant Energy completes its first community solar installation
The 1 MW installation is set to provide power to up to 1,000 customers, with more projects planned for Wisconsin and Iowa.
