Anne Fischer

Boston

Senior Editor at pv magazine

Anne is a writer specializing in technologies that make the world a better place.

Articles

Texas solar module manufacturer sells $50 million in tax credits

1 week ago | pv-magazine-usa.com | Anne Fischer

SEG Solar, which opened a solar module factory in Houston less than a year ago, completed its first sale of Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credits, with a total value of up to $50 million. Under the agreement, SEG said in a statement that an unnamed U.S. public company will pay a price of $0.94 per $1.00 of tax credit value across four installments tied to actual production output and sales of solar modules.
Connector failure accounts for loss of 58% of revenue in commercial solar portfolios

1 week ago | pv-magazine-usa.com | Anne Fischer

HelioVolta’s report PV connectors: The state of the field highlights the risks of using low-cost connectors in solar installations and provides case studies that describe events, the effects and ultimate cost breakdown. The report details observations from over 5 GWs of independent field inspections conducted by HelioVolta at hundreds of utility and commercial solar projects in the United States.
No-cost virtual power plant offering for Clean Energy Alliance customers

1 week ago | pv-magazine-usa.com | Anne Fischer

Haven Energy, a residential solar and battery installer, is partnering with Clean Energy Alliance (CEA), a community choice aggregator, to enroll households that qualify for California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program Residential Solar & Storage Equity (SGIP RSSE) in CEA’s Battery Bonus Connect virtual power plant (VPP) program. A VPP is a virtual aggregation of small-scale, distributed energy resources.
El proyecto de almacenamiento de baterías más grande del mundo obtiene la aprobación por la vía rápida en California

1 week ago | pv-magazine-mexico.com | Anne Fischer

La Comisión de Energía de California (CEC) aprobó el proyecto Darden de Energía Limpia, el primero en recibir tramitación acelerada bajo su programa de Certificación Opt-In.La CEC afirmó que este proyecto de almacenamiento en baterías está destinado a ser el más grande del mundo.
Solar industry groups react to Senate Finance Committee draft bill

1 week ago | pv-magazine-usa.com | Anne Fischer

Following release of the Senate Finance Committee’s draft text of the One Big Beautiful Bill, leaders of industry groups Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) and Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) agree the the bill, as written, will halt the progress of an industry that has sparked a new American industrial revolution.
Les prix du stockage d’énergie par batterie s’envolent au deuxième trimestre 2025

1 week ago | pv-magazine.fr | Anne Fischer

D’après pv magazine USASelon un rapport d’Anza sur les prix du stockage au deuxième trimestre, les prix du stockage d’énergie par batterie ont connu leur plus forte hausse depuis 2021, époque à laquelle l’industrie faisait face aux problèmes de chaîne d’approvisionnement post-pandémie.
Indianapolis solar panel manufacturer begins production

1 week ago | pv-magazine-usa.com | Anne Fischer

Bila Solar, a Singapore-based solar panel manufacturer, began production at its new Indianapolis facility, where it is making ultra-lightweight solar modules and newly launched 550 W dual-glass conventional panels. The initial modules are designed for ground-mount fixed-tilt and carport applications, Bila said. The company aims to reach 300 MW of annual capacity in Phase 1, scaling up to 1 GW at full buildout.
El proyecto de almacenamiento de baterías más grande del mundo obtiene la aprobación por la vía rápida en California

1 week ago | pv-magazine-latam.com | Anne Fischer

La Comisión de Energía de California (CEC) aprobó el proyecto Darden de Energía Limpia, el primero en recibir tramitación acelerada bajo su programa de Certificación Opt-In.La CEC afirmó que este proyecto de almacenamiento en baterías está destinado a ser el más grande del mundo.
California fast-tracks 4.6 GW battery project with 1.1 GW of solar

1 week ago | pv-magazine.com | Anne Fischer

From pv magazine USAThe California Energy Commission (CEC) approved the Darden Clean Energy Project, the first to be fast tracked under its Opt-In Certification program. The CES said that this battery storage project is destined to be the largest in world. An up to 4,600 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) will be paired with a solar installation of 300 million solar modules providing 1.1 GW of solar, it will generate enough electricity to power 850,000 homes for four hours.
Largest battery storage project wins fast-track approval in California

2 weeks ago | pv-magazine-usa.com | Anne Fischer

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved the Darden Clean Energy Project, the first to be fast tracked under its Opt-In Certification program. The CES said that this battery storage project is destined to be the largest in world. A 4,600 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) will be paired with a solar installation of 300 million solar modules providing 1.1 GW of solar, it will generate enough electricity to power 850,000 homes for four hours.