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Solar supplied over 10% of global electricity consumption in 2024
Cumulative solar installations climbed 37.5% from 1.6 TW to 2.2 TW last year, said the International Energy Agency.
Trump’s coal revival could lead “tens of billions of dollars” in renewables stranded
The order is expected to lead to uneconomical operations of existing coal, leading to higher costs for consumers. A significant amount of coal capacity that would have otherwise been retired may now operate, said Grid Strategies on a webinar hosted by Roth Capital Partners.
Commercial solar joint venture launched with $400 million investment
Apollo announced an investment with Summit Ridge Energy to own and operate a portfolio of solar assets in Illinois.
Data centers lead global growth in corporate PPAs
In 2024, the global corporate clean energy procurement market grew strongly, with a record 68 GW of power purchase agreements (PPAs) and other clean energy procurement deals announced. That amounted to 29% growth against the previous year. Caroline Zhu and Bruno Brunetti, of S&P Global Commodity Insights, examine the trends behind these numbers.
Congress proposes bill to phase out solar and wind tax credits
The plan proposes to phase out the investment tax credit and production tax credit for solar and wind while keeping it in place for other technologies.
California schools and municipalities need to move fast to secure solar net metering
Public entities like schools, local government buildings, public water treatment plants have until April 2026 to install and interconnect solar projects to secure more lucrative net energy metering rates.
U.S. total solar capacity to double over three-year span
The Energy Information Administration said cumulative solar installations are expected to double from 91 GW to 182 GW from the end of 2023 to the end of 2026. Meanwhile, battery energy storage capacity is expected to grow 70% in 2025 alone.
Solar Stack introduces made-in-USA penetration-free conduit mount
The product does not require roof penetration and is secured with an adhesive.
New Mexico establishes $20 million local solar grant fund
The fund supports solar installations for tribal, rural and low-income schools, municipalities and counties.
Six ways for California to lower electricity rates
California has an electric bill affordability crisis. The Solar Energy Industries Association makes recommendations to address it.
