Global electricity demand to rise in 2026 as renewables lead, says IEA
Global electricity demand is set to rise more than 3% per year through 2026, driven by growth in Asia and greater use across industry, data centers, and transport, with renewables, gas, and nuclear meeting most of the increase, says the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Federal budget bill to cut residential solar in half through 2030, said Wood Mackenzie
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act policy changes could cut installations by up to 46%, but long-term market has “massive potential.”
Revised solar stock investment risks
The Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) underperformed the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) in April 2025. Jesse Pichel of Roth Capital Partners attributes this to concern over proposals included in the U.S. administration’s budget reconciliation bill that could be detrimental to the solar industry.
Non-stop solar innovation despite module oversupply
It’s no secret that prices throughout the solar supply chain have been at rock bottom over the past 18 months. Alex Barrows and Molly Morgan of CRU Group explore how the market reached the imbalance that caused PV prices to crash, what this has meant for innovation, and how it might affect future technology transitions.
ComEd flips the switch on Chicagoland rooftop community solar portfolio
The project is the first of 45 rooftop community solar projects owned by Prologis that will serve ComEd’s northern Illinois area.
Where solar power is poised to cut costs and make a big impact
Electricity costs are rising — and schools and universities are feeling it.
Two solar companies partner with a goal of 500 commercial rooftop projects
SolarEdge and Solar Landscape target the vast “shovel-ready” opportunity for developing solar on empty rooftops of commercial and industrial properties.
Data center demand forecasts could spook utilities into overproduction
A new report from RMI urges caution and responsible new generation planning.
The solar PPA’s lesser-known sibling is coming for commercial decarbonization
Beyond rooftop solar, flexible service agreements are helping commercial and industrial sites tackle electrification, thermal upgrades and efficiency without fighting for capital budgets.
Solar installers must educate homeowners on impact of OBBB, survey finds
In addition to educating potential customers on going solar, Aurora Solar’s CEO advises that installers must cut soft costs, adjust sales strategies and prioritize transparency.
