Markets & Policy

A review of recent solar and storage related trends as seen by IHS Markit.

Rust Belt states of the Midwest have estimated production capacity of 30 GW to over 100 GW per year of EV batteries, with California and Ontario adding capacity as well.

Also on the rise: Solar in the fight for energy justice. Leading solar inverter trends of 2022. And more.

Navigating major changes for the solar industry as we begin the new year.

A slowdown in purchasing in China, along with a massive ramp up of supply, has led to anticipated price declines for polysilicon.

Modular cold energy storage projects are in line for a DOE-supported loan for the installation of a 120-building energy storage portfolio in California and various other states.

The state expects to save $2 billion a year, while meeting 18% to 25% of current seasonal peak demand, once the total deployed capacity reaches 6 GW by 2030.

It was a good year for the inverter market. Strong demand was only stifled by supply chain limits, but new inverters are less innovative and show a slower evolution in improvements. Nevertheless, more versatile options are emerging in response to the energy crisis.

Renewable energy in the form of community and rooftop solar can bring relief to people who are disproportionately affected by climate change, pollution, and rising energy prices. Many groups are working hard to open up access to solar and the recently passed U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has a plan, backed by generous funding.

Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.