Silver prices find new floor around $70 an ounce
Silver prices have fallen by more than 40% since early January, when they reached an all-time peak of about $120/oz.
Intertek CEA forecasts rising U.S. solar module prices through 2027 amid tariff uncertainty
The firm’s quarterly market intelligence reports highlight rising module costs across the globe, with the largest potential impacts to U.S. buyers coming through impending Section 232 tariffs set to take effect this year.
U.S. solar industry adds 43 GW in 2025, leading capacity additions for fifth consecutive year
The latest Solar Market Insight report from SEIA and Wood Mackenzie reveals that solar and energy storage accounted for 79% of all new U.S. electrical capacity in 2025 even as installation volumes fell late in the year, while domestic manufacturing reached major milestones despite uncertain federal policy.
Silver prices resume upward trend
Silver prices have resumed their climb, reaching $95 per ounce this morning. Silver analyst Philip Newman tells pv magazine that escalating tensions in the Middle East are expected to continue driving investment demand for safe-haven assets such as gold and silver.
Uncertainty looms as solar PPA prices climb for second straight quarter
A report from LevelTen Energy finds solar PPA prices in North America rose 3.2% in Q4 2025, marking a nearly 9% year-over-year increase as developers and buyers navigate a complex “post-OBBBA” regulatory environment.
Sodium-ion battery cells already near lithium-ion cost parity, set to get cheaper
By 2050, sodium-ion batteries with fast learning rates could deliver storage at $12.76 – $16.24/MWh – cheaper than lithium-ion at $18.56 – $25.52/MWh – while also offering higher energy-to-power ratios and high cycle durability, a new research finds.
Silver hits record high of $83.62 an ounce
Silver prices have surged to record levels over the past week, surpassing $80 an ounce after China said it plans to restrict silver exports in 2026.
Analysis finds “anytime electricity” from solar available as battery costs plummet
Ember’s report outlines how falling battery capital expenditures and improved performance metrics have lowered the levelized cost of storage, making dispatchable solar a competitive, anytime electricity option globally.
Global lithium-ion battery pack prices fall to $108/kWh, says BNEF
Battery pack prices for stationary storage fell to $70/kWh in 2025, a 45% drop from 2024, making it the cheapest lithium-ion category for the first time, according to BloombergNEF (BNEF).
U.S. Section 232 uncertainty lingers over polysilicon prices
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
