U.S. PV manufacturing capex could reach $7 billion in 2027 in breakout year for domestic supply-chain
Driven by multi-billion-dollar investments from the likes of Tesla and Corning, U.S. solar manufacturing capital expenditure is forecast to skyrocket 150% year-on-year to $7 billion in 2027, marking a massive breakout year as silicon-based technology eclipses thin-film spending and cements a domestic supply chain.
Keeping the GHG Protocol an engine of corporate PPA growth
As the World Resources Institute prepares to revise its highly influential Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol by late 2026 or early 2027, a heated debate has emerged between tech giants advocating for stricter time- and geographic-matching rules and industry advisors warning that such complex mandates could stifle the corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) vital to scaling global renewable energy.
States rethink solar rules as affordability and grid constraints reshape the market
The U.S. distributed solar market is entering a more complicated policy era, according to a report from the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center.
Data shows solar development on farmland avoids driving up food prices
A county-level agricultural economic model demonstrates that utility-scale solar expansion has a negligible impact on national commodity markets.
U.S. solar faces massive gap between stated capacity and real factory output
The U.S. solar industry tracks billions in new factory investments, but upstream bottlenecks and strict trade enforcement mean active factory production continues to trail behind headline numbers. Solar Energy Industries Association organized the American Solar and Storage Manufacturing Expo on Capitol Hill, which brought manufacturers together to highlight $43.1 billion in announced domestic manufacturing investments since 2022.
U.S. House wants to tax EV $130/year – equal to an 18.3 MPG car
The fee would rise $5 every two years starting in 2029, topping out at $150/year for EVs and $50 for plug-in hybrids.
Recheck introduces ‘Certified’ portable credential for residential solar sales representatives
The new credential launches in partnership with six initial solar installers, representing more than 5,000 sales reps, with more to come later in the year.
How to fact-check solar safety claims in an era of industry misinformation
As solar becomes a larger part of the energy mix, it’s also becoming a bigger target for scrutiny, especially around safety. At the same time, the way information is shared has changed dramatically.
Bluetti launches new storage systems for balcony PV
Bluetti has launched the Balco 260 and Balco 500, two integrated balcony PV storage systems combining MPPT, inverter, battery storage and smart control in a plug-and-play architecture for urban households.
Tigo Energy delivers U.S.-made optimizers to EG4 Electronics for use in domestically-produced goods
The Tigo products will be integrated into and/or bundled with EG4 inverters. The companies say the combined products will qualify for enhanced federal tax incentives.
