In this episode of Sean White’s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, host Sean White sits down with Michael Schwarz, General Manager of Growth at Arch O&M, to discuss the critical but often overlooked role of operations and maintenance (O&M) in the solar industry.
The Canary Media article, “Illinois’ Booming Solar Sector Entices Young Job Seekers,” examines how Illinois’ rapid growth in solar energy is creating new career opportunities for young people and helping address workforce needs in the clean energy industry.
The Wisconsin Public Radio article, “Milwaukee’s Pettit Center Indoor Olympic Speedskating Oval Goes Solar,” highlights a major renewable energy project at the Pettit National Ice Center, one of the most unique and energy-intensive sports facilities in the United States.
The Solar Builder article, “Rooftop Solar Aids Affordable Housing in Milwaukee | Projects Weekly,” highlights a 191-kW rooftop solar installation completed by Arch Solar and SolarEdge Technologies at a newly developed affordable housing and community library complex in Milwaukee.
A Wisconsin Senate committee heard more than three hours of testimony in support of legislation that would establish a community solar program in the state, with advocates arguing the proposal would lower energy costs, strengthen grid reliability, expand consumer choice, and provide new economic opportunities for farmers and local businesses.
Arch Solar has completed a 191-kW DC solar installation at a newly developed affordable housing and community library complex in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, helping advance the city’s efforts to bring clean energy to underserved neighborhoods.
The article, “Our Sun Our Power: Broad Coalition of Businesses, Farmers, Workers, and Environmental Groups Press Senate to Approve Community Solar Legislation,” highlights growing support for Wisconsin’s proposed community solar legislation (SB-559 and AB-493).
Arch Solar and SolarEdge announced new solar portfolios with two Wisconsin towns — Edgerton and Wauwatosa.
The Pettit National Ice Center, a Milwaukee landmark for more than 30 years, is known for being one of the most energy-intensive facilities in the area because of its nearly 97,000 square feet of ice spread across a 200,000-square-foot building. To address rising energy demands and reduce long-term operating costs, the center partnered with Wisconsin-based Arch Solar to install a massive solar array on the roof.
A FOX6 Milwaukee report examines how Wisconsin’s residential solar industry is experiencing a surge in demand as homeowners rush to secure federal tax incentives before they expire at the end of 2025.
This Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article highlights Milwaukee County’s newest clean energy initiative at the Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Building, where county leaders unveiled a rooftop solar array designed to reduce emissions, lower energy costs, and support the county’s long-term sustainability goals.
The Milwaukee Business Journal’s annual ranking of Wisconsin’s largest women-owned businesses highlights Arch Solar.
