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.
U.S. community solar installations expected to more than double by 2028
The cumulative total of community solar installations is expected to reach 14 GW in the United States by 2028, according to a report by Wood Mackenzie.
Arcadia releases its first report on the state of community solar
The future is bright for community solar notes Arcadia’s report, as states have strengthened programs, federal legislation is increasingly implemented and billions of dollars are invested in solar projects for all income levels.
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.
Sunrise brief: Many states transition away from net metering
Also on the rise: Energy Department announces investments in clean energy future. WoodMac predicts strong yet flat global PV growth through to 2032. And more.
WoodMac predicts strong yet flat global PV growth through to 2032
Research firm says the solar industry has reached a new stage in its evolution and is predicting around 350 GW of global solar installations annually for the next eight years.
Sunrise brief: NYC area energy storage developer nets $225 million investment
Also on the rise: Ohio’s largest solar complex activates its first phase. Agrivoltaics can help meet growing needs of the Lone Star State. And more.
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: SunPower warns business may go under
Also on the rise: Waaree Energies to build 5 GW solar cell and module factory in Texas. Who’s on top of the residential solar-plus-storage market? And more.
Trends in U.S. grid-scale energy storage
The IRA’s investment tax credit for energy storage along with increased utility adoption are critical drivers in the growth of energy storage; however, challenges remain in the build-out of the manufacturing of storage needed to support the U.S. goal of getting to net zero.
