Is Trump just a bump in the road for US solar?
The second Donald Trump administration has put up roadblocks to clean energy investment but renewable energy analysts say superior technology and its economic benefits will ultimately prevail.
Trump rescinds Defense Production Act support for solar manufacturing
US President Donald Trump has rescinded the Defense Production Act (DPA) designation for solar manufacturing and other clean energy technologies, reversing a Biden-era move to boost domestic production.
SMA America releases 99.2% efficient grid-scale battery storage inverter
The inverters use a silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor for high power conversion capability.
US energy storage installations grow 33% year-over-year
Storage deployment in the United States grew across all segments and is forecast to grow another 25% in 2025, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Rooftop solar saved California ratepayers $1.5 billion last year
Rooftop solar saved California ratepayers $1.5 billion in 2023, but state regulators argue it imposed an $8.5 billion cost. A new report challenges that claim, citing calculation errors and overlooked benefits.
Home batteries vs. power generators
Assessing the difference in cost, functionality and operations of fueled generators versus home batteries.
U.S. residential solar declined 31% in 2024
Wood Mackenzie reports that the United States installed around 4.7 GW of new residential PV capacity in 2024.
Pricing and technology trends for US solar panel resale market
A strong market exists for wholesale secondary market solar modules, says 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.
Fortress Power introduces 9.6 kWh stackable home battery
The battery stacks up to three units for 28.8 kWh and is rated for 8000 cycles at a 70% depth-of-discharge.
