U.S. residential solar prices drop, strong interest in storage
The 18th edition of the EnergySage Marketplace Report finds the residential solar segment in the U.S. is rocked by persistent inflation, the California NEM 3.0 and rising loan fees. Yet prices have fallen and consumer interest in storage is strong.
Summit Ridge plans 26 community solar installations in Illinois
Each of the installations within the 82 MW portfolio will average 3MW and most will include pollinator habitat.
Recurrent Energy secures $160 million for Louisiana solar project
Microsoft will be the sole offtaker of energy produced by the 98 MW Bayou Galion Solar project, supporting its goal to be carbon negative by 2030.
Chaberton Energy sees community solar installations skyrocket
The community solar specialist reached 100 solar energy installations under contract in less than four years, and it plans to double its growth in the next two years.
Solar is a team sport
How amplified quality incidents can send ripples through the industry, affecting solar perception and adoption.
Solar home sales: location and premium price
MarketWatch studied Zillow listings to determine which regions of the U.S. have the highest number of solar-powered homes for sale per 100,000 people and how much more prospective buyers are paying for solar-powered residences across the country.
Commercial solar lender Sunstone Credit acquires Orka Finance
The company offers financing for small to medium-sized businesses investing in solar.
Sunrise brief: Energy storage provider Bluetti enters Texas solar market
Also on the rise: DOE seeks input on high-priority areas for transmission. First Solar closes $700 million in tax credit transfer sales. And more.
Sunrise brief: U.S. adds 33 GW of solar in 2023
Also on the rise: 2024 will be a year of recovery for residential solar, says Enphase co-founder. Largest solar installation in Mississippi begins operations. And more.
After a banner year, U.S. solar industry back on roller coaster through 2026
Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie report estimates that 33 GW of solar was added in 2023. Despite economic challenges in the near future, solar is expected to be the largest source of generating capacity by 2050.
