The top five states for solar deployment in 2023
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) released an overview of the top states for solar installation last year.
Solar now accounts for over 50% of new electricity capacity added to the U.S. grid
Looking back at the first full year since passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. Solar Market Insight, Year-in-Review 2023 shows that the legislation has skyrocketed the industry and will have a lasting economic impact in terms of energy, jobs and investment opportunity.
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.
