California water district plans up to 21 GW of solar on land fallowed due to water shortages
A water district serving the western San Joaquin Valley has established a long-term blueprint for developing solar, storage and transmission on lands that “can no longer sustain irrigated agriculture.”
Adapt to thrive: Managing the residential solar market downturn
Residential solar in the United States is in a sustained downturn as policy support shifts in key states, with conditions likely to worsen as federal tax credits near expiration. Companies in the sector now depend on cutting costs, expanding products and services, and innovating with customer financing to stay competitive.
U.S. battery market faces a make-or-break year in 2026
The industry faces rising demand, tighter economics and higher expectations for performance and reliability.
Solar and storage program forecast to save all Massachusetts ratepayers $313 million per year
Solar plus storage can also offer winter reliability improvements and limit gas consumption, finds a report from Synapse Energy Economics and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
Experts predict the top trends in U.S. residential solar for 2026
As the residential solar industry looks ahead to 2026, experts predict a bumpy ride with some fundamental changes to business operations, financing, and the long-term value of home solar.
Solar, storage, and demand-side resources offer least-cost path in Kentucky, study finds
Solar and energy storage offer a pathway to lower electricity costs, performing better than continued reliance on coal and natural gas, found a study by Kentucky Resources Council and Earthjustice.
Virginia expands access to community solar
A change to a utility’s proposed approach to minimum billing opens community solar to more Virginia customers, while a potential 150 MW increase in the amount of community solar capacity is within reach.
Global ESS shipments hit 286 GWh as Tesla and Chinese heavyweights out front
Global energy storage shipments jumped 84.7% in the first three quarters of 2025, with Tesla and Chinese manufacturers leading the charge, says InfoLink.
California natural gas use declines as solar generation rises
California’s natural gas generation declines as solar generation doubles and battery storage fills evening gaps, said data from the Energy Information Administration.
Strong adoption of clean energy technologies reinforces value of incentives
Environment America report outlines the number of people who have adopted solar energy, residential battery storage electric vehicles, and who opt in to clean energy through their utility provider.
