The semiconductor crunch is easing. What’s next for solar?
Crucial to panels, inverters and batteries, semiconductors are the solar industry’s silent workhorses; however, material scarcity and supply chain issues loom.
U.S. solar power purchase agreement prices rise 3.3% in Q4
A report from marketplace operator LevelTen Energy said the increase in pricing may be related to policy uncertainty.
ContourGlobal secures 446 MW solar portfolio from Qcells
The independent power producer acquired utility-scale solar projects in Colorado and Virginia.
U.S. adds 30 GW of PV capacity in 2024
The U.S. added 30 GW of solar in 2024 and solar is expected to remain the largest source of new generating capacity added over the next two years.
Trump’s $500 billion AI datacenter project expected to be powered by solar
Solar and batteries constructed by Softbank’s SB Energy are expected to power at least part of the Stargate project, according to a Bloomberg report.
Solar wafer price rebound nears its limit
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.
Republican Congress members support retaining clean energy tax credits
At least eight Republican Congress members voiced support for retaining tax credits created by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Wood Mackenzie predicts solar growth will stagnate in 2025
Wood Mackenzie’s latest report forecasts that 493 GW (DC) of solar will be added throughout the world this year, compared to 495 GW in 2024. Solar module prices are expected to rise this year as manufacturers aim to recover profit losses from the past two years.
Section 179D energy efficiency tax deduction tools updated
The DOE has launched a web portal to enable faster tax deduction calculations for energy efficiency upgrades that drive 25% savings in lighting, HVAC, water heating, and building envelopes (but not solar).
Palmetto secures $1.2 billion for residential solar financing
The capital is expected to support 2024 and 2025 Palmetto LightReach residential solar contracts.
