Maine’s plug-in solar law takes effect in July and some companies are already selling products in the state
Representatives from both APsystems and CraftStrom say their products are already available in Maine, while EcoFlow plans to launch one product as the law takes effect and offer another after it obtains UL listing.
The solar support gap: Why do pro-solar citizens reject local projects?
Researchers from the University of Rhode Island explored why citizens who voiced pro-solar sentiments voted against a solar project development in a 2019 municipal referendum. Their analysis found objections over land use greatly outweigh proximity concerns.
Cyber threats for PV: What are distributed denial-of-service attacks and how do they work
Denial-of-service attacks overwhelm networked systems with massive traffic from compromised devices, disrupting communication and making critical services like PV system monitoring and control unavailable. They can cause operational instability, reduced energy production, and safety risks, requiring layered defenses such as filtering, redundancy, and automated mitigation to maintain system resilience.
Residential solar company Freedom Forever files chapter 11 bankruptcy
Filings from the company, reportedly the second-largest residential solar installer in the U.S. in 2025, indicate it owes more than $500 million to its creditors compared to assets of between $100 million and $500 million.
U.S. distributed solar capacity grows by 6.8 GW in 2025 as Maine leads on per capita basis
A 2025 update from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) finds that small-scale solar installations accounted for 19% of the 36 GW of total solar capacity added to the national grid last year.
Prepaid leases emerge as residential solar customer pathway to accessing federal tax credits
Installers are increasingly turning to third-party ownership models to bridge the gap left by expiring residential tax credits.
U.S. community solar passes 10 GW milestone despite market contraction
The industry installed 1.4 GW in 2025, a drop from 2024 levels as leading markets like New York and Maine slowed.
Minnesota community solar garden program officially named for House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman
Hortman’s legacy shapes how Minnesota approaches energy policy and her impact extends nationwide as the program continues to be a model followed by other states.
Silver demand from PV industry expected to drop 19% this year
A new report from Metal Focus reveals that global silver market remains structurally tight, with elevated prices, a fifth consecutive annual supply deficit in 2025, and ongoing mine and recycling constraints despite modest production growth. At the same time, PV-driven silver demand is falling sharply due to cost pressure and thrifting.
Bills containing plug-in solar provisions pass in Maryland and Colorado
The measures join similar laws in Utah, Maine, and Virginia as the movement to pass portable solar legislation continues across the United States.
