Electricity rate hikes slash commercial solar payback periods by 33%, says Wood Mackenzie
Soaring utility costs and rising power demand are recalibrating the financial outlook for the United States non-residential solar market.
China extends anti-dumping duties on solar-grade silicon from U.S.
The duties range from 53.3% to 57% for U.S. producers and from 2.4% to 48.7% for South Korean companies and will remain in force for a further five years.
Solar accounted for 7.24 million jobs in 2024
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s annual review into employment finds solar held over 43% of global jobs in the renewable energy sector in 2024.
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.”
Solar module prices lagging behind soaring silver costs
Solar manufacturers are facing rising cost pressure as silver paste now accounts for up to 30% of total cell production costs. OPIS analyst Hanwei Wu tells pv magazine that module producers currently have limited ability to raise panel final prices, which is accelerating efforts to reduce silver use across all mainstream cell technologies.
Court rules Trump Administration funding cut to clean energy projects unlawful
A federal judge determined the Department of Energy lacks the authority to claw back funds already obligated to clean energy projects.
Say goodbye to grading: New alternatives for solar on challenging topography
Leveraging advanced racking technologies and strategic terrain assessments allows developers to minimize costly grading while maximizing the economic and environmental performance of utility-scale solar projects.
Global solar enters period of adjustment, as market conditions redefine rules of competition
Global solar growth is flattening in major markets as oversupply from China and India drives prices down and shifts competition from sheer volume to execution, policy alignment, and system integration. Across the U.S., Europe, and China, energy storage is becoming essential for project viability, making PV-plus-storage and strong EPC partnerships the new basis for winning projects in 2026 and beyond.
Anker Solix launches new E10 whole home backup system in U.S., offers ‘one-stop’ service to bypass installers
Hybrid solution combines battery, solar, and a new DC generator to power the energy system, as it goes direct to consumers. Plus, full pricing and availability.
A guidebook on plug-in balcony solar for state-level policymakers
Responding to increased state-level interest in plug-in solar, a nonprofit group has published an in-depth guidebook to help state policymakers navigate the path to allowing households to use the systems.
