Solar and storage to lead record-breaking 86 GW of new U.S. capacity in 2026
From Texas-sized utility projects to skyrocketing residential battery attach rates, 2026 marks the year solar and storage transition from the electric grid’s fastest-growing additions to its foundational pillars.
REC Solar prepares to start 3.3 MW rooftop solar array for self-consumption
The project for California food distributor Arctic Cold includes a power purchase agreement.
Solar Insure launches commercial warranty, expands vendor list
The company’s new “SI-Commercial” product offers 30-year coverage for panels and 20-year coverage for inverters on systems up to 2 MWdc, aiming to improve bankability and shift long-term risk off installer balance sheets.
Reactivate and WM collaborate to convert former landfill sites to solar
The partnership aims to develop community solar, small utility-scale solar and energy storage projects on 50 or more of WM’s capped landfill sites across the United States.
GameChange Solar launches distributed generation solar division
The company says it will provide dedicated solutions to commercial, industrial, and community solar projects nationwide..
EG4 Electronics partners with Leap to expand VPP offerings
The collaboration will integrate Leap’s distributed energy platform with EG4’s hardware ecosystem, which the companies say will allow homeowners to monetize their energy storage systems through automated grid services while maintaining backup reliability.
Expert panel shares insights on PV Hazard Control and UL 3741
Ryan Mayfield led an informative discussion on the history of the NEC PV Hazard Control System rules and the latest changes to the UL 3741 standard.
MGM Resorts achieves 100% daytime solar power on Las Vegas strip
Output from Estuary Power’s recently-completed Escape Solar and Storage project more than doubles MGM’s share of solar energy.
Yale Divinity School selects Luma Solar PV roofing shingles for a 200 kW roof
A Luma Solar roofing system with integrated PV is now a key feature of a sustainable building on the Yale University campus.
U.S. market on course to hit 737.8 GW of solar by 2035
GlobalData’s latest analysis says the U.S. will add between 41 GW and 52 GW of solar annually until 2035.
