The future of solar is unwritten
Whatever decision the U.S. Department of Commerce makes on polysilicon imports, some market segments are in for a bumpy ride in 2026 as the expiration of tax credits and other policy levers change the trading environment faced by residential installers and others. Jesse Pichel and Lev Seleznov of Roth Capital assess what lies ahead for U.S. solar.
Beyond rectangles: How geometry-constrained optimization can unlock more rooftop solar
Rethinking solar panel geometry beyond the traditional rectangle can unlock significant energy potential by optimizing coverage on complex, irregular rooflines.
Rethinking solar and storage ROI: Beyond old efficiency assumptions
Legacy solar models focused on daytime production, but the shift to battery-driven self-consumption is creating a performance gap that puts long-term ROI at risk.
Polysilicon transactions remain subdued amid buyer hesitancy
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
NERC Category 2 wake-up call: Register and comply or risk million-dollar daily fines
Register your facility today to ensure compliance and avoid potential fines of up to $1.54 million per day.
Winter Storm Fern disrupts North American solar in late January
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that January 2026 began with relatively mild, solar-favorable conditions across much of the eastern U.S., but ended with Winter Storm Fern, as a polar vortex disruption triggered widespread cold, clouds, and sharply reduced solar generation. A rare S4-level solar radiation storm was also recorded in mid-January, though it had no direct impact on photovoltaic performance or solar data quality.
Four reasons why grid services are the unsung hero of the U.S. clean energy future
Grid services and VPPs turn everyday home devices into a dynamic, cost-effective solution for a modernizing electric grid.
Sunny Skies Ahead for U.S. Solar in 2026
The global solar industry is poised to grow 20X by 2050, according to recent research from the International Solar Alliance. This growth will also create roughly 27 million new jobs. As the fog of last year’s policy changes in the U.S. slowly begins to clear, domestic solar markets are poised to continue to grow rapidly. […]
What to expect from the solar market in 2026
As the solar industry navigates a 2026 landscape defined by AI-driven demand and shifting federal incentives, success will belong to developers who prioritize execution and resilience over simple scale.
The war on solar and renewable energy is real. If the public doesn’t care, we’ll lose
An opinion article issues a call to arms for the renewable energy industry to combat misinformation and aggressive federal deregulation through a grassroots “war of words.”
