Residential PV

pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.

A report from marketplace operator EnergySage noted that average system costs are declining, and payback periods are improving. It highlighted a recent market share capture from Tesla in the inverter and energy storage market.

Once electricity prices hit $0.25/kWh, disconnecting from the grid with residential solar-plus-storage starts to become financially viable, with sunny places making strong financial arguments. With recent drops in battery prices, the case for leaving the grid has grown even stronger.

pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.

Also on the rise: First Solar opens $1.1 billion solar factory in Alabama. Solar levelized cost of electricity 56% lower than lowest-cost fossil fuels. And more.

In this series outlining the process of building a truly sustainable home, much has happened while waiting for a building permit… and the building is set to begin.

pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.

According to the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2024, the world had 408 operational reactors producing 367 GW in the middle of the year, which is significantly less than installed capacity predictions for solar by the end of the year and five time less the world’s cumulative PV capacity.

Average home solar prices are $2.69 per watt, said EnergySage.

Also on the rise: DYCM Power announces $800 million U.S. solar cell and module factory. Nearly half U.S. households will have solar by 2050. And more.