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.
U.S. developers have 33 GW of safe-harbored solar and wind through 2028, says LevelTen Energy
Developers have safe harbored federal tax credits for clean energy projects through 2028, but “very little” capacity is safe-harbored in 2030 and beyond, said a report from PPA marketplace operator LevelTen Energy.
IEA warns global solar growth may plateau through 2035
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said global solar capacity additions are projected to average 540 GW a year through 2035, as outlined in its World Energy Outlook 2025 report.
Sunrun VPP enrollment jumps 400% as battery storage attachment hits 70%
As storage attachment rates hit 70% for new customers, Sunrun’s fleet of networked residential batteries expands rapidly, now featuring over 106,000 homes participating in VPP grid services.
