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Why rooftop solar’s emissions math is changing
As clean energy grows, so do the limits of how it’s measured. A new Nature Climate Change study warns that rooftop solar’s emissions impact is shrinking as the grid cleans itself. The first solar panels practically yeeted coal off the grid. But progress doesn’t simply solve our fossil-fueled problems; it reshapes them. As solar dominates […]
Global solar module, inverter market to reach $115.8 billion by 2030
GlobalData analysts predict growth in the world’s solar module and inverter markets through to the end of the decade will be driven by the Asia Pacific region. From pv magazine Global The global solar module and inverter markets are on course to reach a combined $115.8 billion by 2030, according to forecasts made by UK-based […]
Every major component of solar supply chain is now made in the U.S.
A Solar Energy Industries Association report indicates that the U.S. solar manufacturing pipeline is robust, however, Trump Administration policies, regulations and trade actions could stall progress and dampen demand for U.S.-made products. Once a dream, now reality: the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reports in its Solar & Storage Supply Chain Dashboard that the entire solar supply […]
Solar recycling: Driving down costs before volumes spike
The U.S. may reach 10 million retired panels per year before 2030, more than IEA estimates. Waiting until the industry hits the “millions of panels per year” scale to build recycling infrastructure could lead to catastrophic costs for asset owners. As an entrepreneur building a global solar recycling business, I was very interested to see the latest […]
Selling residential solar after ITC expiration
Aurora Solar survey reveals that with the demise of the investment tax credit, installers should renew their focus on state incentives and design payment options that work for each unique case. With the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) expiring in just a little over two months, U.S. residential solar installations have been booming. Aurora Solar conducted […]
PV module recycling gains momentum as waste volumes surge globally
A comprehensive new report from IEA PVPS Task 12 reveals how countries around the world are managing the growing volumes of end-of-life solar modules, implementing regulations and scaling recycling infrastructure to handle the expected increment in PV waste over the coming decades. From pv magazine Global The “Status of PV Module Recycling in IEA PVPS […]
Asset managers turn to O&M as large-scale solar settles in for the long haul
Fluke’s Will White says technology and talent will be needed to keep solar projects profitable. While the future of large-scale solar power in the U.S. may be entering a period of some turbulence, it is a sure bet that existing assets will be called on to deliver every MW and dollar of their rated capacities. […]
Battery shortage intensifies as 100 Ah cells sell out into 2026
Orders for small-format 100 Ah cells now stretch into early 2026, with prices up more than 20% as demand outpaces capacity despite aggressive expansion by Chinese battery majors. From ESS News China’s battery champions are racing to add capacity as a tightening supply of small-format cells ripples through the global energy storage market. At an online […]
Five trends that will shape renewable energy in 2026
Renewables dominated capacity growth through September 2025 and by balancing speed with resilience, renewables can continue to contribute to a more resilient energy system that extends well beyond 2026, according to Deloitte’s Renewable Energy Industry Outlook. 2025 has been a challenging year for renewables with passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that […]
Enphase introduces complete off-grid solar and storage system
Enphase Energy has introduced a complete off-grid solar and storage system that integrates batteries, microinverters, and generator control, with international rollout set for 2026. From pv magazine Global Enphase Energy, a California-based supplier of solar inverters and energy storage systems, has announced a new complete off-grid solar and battery solution. The system is currently available […]