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SI2 Receives DOE Award to Study Large-Scale Solar Land Use Challenges
WASHINGTON, DC —Yesterday, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) received a $2.5 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to test and evaluate innovative community engagement practices used in large-scale solar project siting and...
As U.S. Eclipses 5 Million Solar Installations, SI2 Releases Automated Rooftop Permitting Model Policy
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) released model policy that encourages the adoption of automated rooftop solar permitting software. This release comes as the U.S. hits 5 million solar...
SI2 Turns Two
Over the weekend, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) celebrated its 2nd anniversary. Reaching this modest milestone gave me the opportunity to reflect on our busy year. People The year brought new people to the Institute. Tiana...
SI2 Releases Interconnection Reform Recommendations to Address the Growing Backlog of Clean Energy Projects
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) released a comprehensive whitepaper on interconnection challenges in the solar and storage industry and proposed new solutions to accelerate the clean energy transition. The...
Shawn Rumery Joins Solar and Storage Industries Institute
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) announced that market research expert Shawn Rumery will join SI2 as senior program director. At SI2, Rumery will lead the organization’s programmatic work, including areas related to solar...
Solar and Storage Industries Institute Launches Solar + Farms Survey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) announced the launch of the Solar + Farms Survey. This groundbreaking research initiative explores barriers to agrivoltaics, or solar projects that serve a dual purpose...
Solar and Storage Industries Institute Announces the National Solar Essay Contest for High School Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAS VEGAS, NV — Today, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) announced the launch of a national solar-focused essay contest for high school students in the 9th through 12th grades. As the U.S. solar industry...
Solar and Storage Industries Institute Announces Launch of Center for Model Policy Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAS VEGAS, NV — Today, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) announced the creation of the Center for Model Policy Development – a new initiative to develop decarbonization policies – and unveiled its first model policy at RE+ in...
Solar and Storage Industries Institute Announces Selection by DOE for Pioneering Flexible Interconnection Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) announced that the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected its technical assistance project on better understanding interconnection alternatives for funding. This groundbreaking project,...