Residential solar declined 31% in 2024
Despite the down year, Wood Mackenzie forecasts the market to more than triple in size by 2035.
Pricing and technology trends for U.S. solar panel resale market
A strong market exists for wholesale secondary market solar modules, said a report from EnergyBin.
U.S. solar installations forecast to decline 1% annually through next decade
Solar may have had a peak year in 2024, as persistent challenges in interconnection labor and more are forecast to lead to 1% annual declines through 2035, said a report from Wood Mackenzie.
The role of battery energy storage systems in sustainable data centers
While many data centres have started using solar power as part of their energy sources, they still depend on grid energy because of regulatory issues like discom regulations and banking policies. To enhance the use of green energy and lessen reliance on fossil-fuel-based grid electricity, combining battery energy storage systems (BESS) with hybrid solar and wind power systems is a practical solution.
California company deploys solar-plus-batteries at no cost to low-income customers
Haven Energy is bridging the gap in clean energy access, facilitating installations for low-income customers in California while leveraging an updated $280 million state battery incentive program.
Titanium makes perovskite solar cells more durable
After finding a way to make spiro-OMeTAD, a popular perovskite solar cell hole transport layer, less prone to heat-induced crystallization, researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology are now seeking partners to scale the technology for large-area PV cells.
Renewable energy project acquisitions continue to slow
Under a “higher for longer” interest rate environment, renewable energy project M&A have shifted away from the “scattershot” approach of a formerly cheap capital environment to a more cautious approach, said a report from LevelTen Energy.
Data center demands spark reevaluation of energy generation sources
With estimates that demand from data centers could double or triple by 2028, energy experts discuss role of renewables in an online forum.
Renewables to prompt net load reduction from fossil sources by up to 85% by 2050
Enverus report says battery storage increasingly crucial for maintaining grid stability.
Top solar panels for output, cost-efficiency, warm climates, and more
Residential solar marketplace provider EnergySage released a review of top solar panel brands for the U.S. market.
