Solar cost of electricity beats lowest-cost fossil fuel – even without tax credits
Lazard’s analysis of levelized cost of electricity across fuel types finds that new-build utility-scale solar, even without subsidy, is less costly than new build natural gas, and competes with already-operating gas plants.
New Jersey unanimously passes bill for automated solar permitting
While other states’ bills to remove solar permitting bottlenecks fell flat this year, New Jersey unanimously passed a permitting bill in “one of those rare wins.”
Senate seeks to tax the very idea of solar power
The latest version of the Reconciliation Bill includes a 30% excise tax on solar projects if its components or intellectual property originate from entities linked to foreign adversaries—even if those projects don’t claim tax credits.
Solar surpasses 10% of U.S. electrical generation for a full month for the first time
In April, solar photovoltaics accounted for 10.64% of all electricity generation, according to the EIA. Combined with wind, the two sources neared 25%, while carbon-free electricity edged above 49%.
Three Republican Senators call for easing clean energy cuts in budget bill
An amendment put forth by Iowa Senator Ernst seeks to extend tax credits and clarify FEOC rules.
Maine’s governor signs controversial net-metering reforms into law
Solar advocates warn that the reforms will have a “chilling effect” on the state’s clean energy future.
Senator to propose amendment that extends residential solar tax credit
Sen. Hickenlooper is expected to ask for a one-year extension, sunsetting the 25D tax credit after 2026.
Solar manufacturer closes 45X tax credit transfer
The sale of the 2025 45X tax credits supports Heliene’s manufacturing buildout in Minnesota.
Trinasolar targeting ‘high-value’ markets
Yang Bao, Trinasolar’s president of global sales and marketing, recently spoke with pv magazine about the company’s strategy for the solar and energy storage business.
Selling solar through storytelling
Before customers learn about net metering policies, virtual power plants or even what a kilowatt-hour is, they first need to overcome doubts about the technology — and that’s where stories come in.
