U.S. distributed solar grew 5.4 GW in 2024
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance study finds that five states saw increases of more than 30% in distributed solar capacity, one state grew by 50% and another doubled its capacity.
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.
Idaho Power proposes to gut rooftop solar grid export payments
The utility proposed a 60% cut to net metering rates, extending cuts that took place last year, and dropping the rate to about 2 cents per kWh.
Tesla Powerwall demand declines on negative sentiment toward Musk
A Roth Capital Partners survey of residential solar and storage installers revealed a market shift away from the leading home battery provider.
Texas Senate passes bill to expedite permits for home solar, battery systems
The bill aims to curb unnecessary permitting delays and fast-track residential solar panel and energy storage installations.
Over 75% of surveyed homeowners view solar as a good investment
A survey from Aurora Solar showed increased interest in rooftop solar and growing concerns about electric grid outages.
New York legislation aims to simplify residential solar permitting
The New York Senate and House bills require municipalities adopt automated permitting for residential solar installations.
Residential solar declined 31% in 2024
Despite the down year, Wood Mackenzie forecasts the market to more than triple in size by 2035.
U.S. Army completes third phase of Fort Riley solar project
One of the largest renewable energy projects in Kansas, the solar installations will power 40% of Fort Riley’s needs.
Solar sales practices: A growing regulatory concern
With states increasingly passing legislation to protect solar consumers, pv magazine USA investigated how solar installation companies hire and train their sales teams and got first-hand looks at the sales strategies of five different solar installers across the country.
