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Latest industry news & updates about solar energy in the US. Keep up with everything that is happening in solar manufacturing, technology, markets & policy.

Arnold Schwarzenegger at Vatican climate event urging fossil fuel phase-out

Schwarzenegger Joins Vatican in Push to “Terminate” Fossil Fuels

A Faith-Based Climate Call Former California Governor and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger traveled to the Vatican on Tuesday to support a Vatican-sponsored environmental campaign urging...

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Aden solar power plant supplying electricity to homes in Yemen

Solar Power Offers Ray of Hope in the Middle East’s Least Electrified Country

A Solar Breakthrough in a Power-Starved Nation In a country long plagued by power shortages, solar energy is emerging as a beacon of hope....

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Workers installing solar panels highlighting U.S. clean energy job growth in 2024

Clean energy employment surges in 2024, outpaces broader U.S. job growth

The U.S. clean energy sector experienced significant growth in 2024, with employment increasing at a rate more than three times faster than the national...

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Chart showing average U.S. solar panel savings in 2025 by state

How much can solar panels really save you in 2025?

Switching to solar power is one of the most talked-about ways for homeowners to reduce electricity costs, hedge against rising rates, and shrink their...

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Diagram of a DIY off-grid solar system with panels, batteries, and inverter

How to build a DIY off-grid solar system in 2025 

Living off the grid isn’t for everyone but for many, it’s a pathway to self-reliance, independence, and even peace of mind. If you’re tired...

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Graph showing U.S. solar market growth trends in 2025 with record installations

U.S. Solar Market Trends (September 2025) – Record Growth Amid Headwinds

Introduction The U.S. solar market in 2025 is characterized by record installation growth coupled with significant market headwinds and shifts. As of September 2025,...

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Large utility-scale solar farm with rows of solar panels powering the grid in 2025

Utilities Step Up Solar Deployments – How Power Companies are Embracing PV (September 2025)

Introduction Across the United States, electric utilities, from investor-owned giants to municipal and cooperative utilities, are dramatically expanding their solar deployments in 2025. September’s...

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U.S. solar manufacturing facility producing solar panels amid trade policy shifts in 2025

Domestic Solar Manufacturing Surges Amid Trade Battles – U.S. Supply Chain Update (September 2025)

Introduction The U.S. solar manufacturing landscape in September 2025 is a tale of two dynamics: unprecedented domestic growth spurred by policy incentives, and intensifying...

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Large-scale U.S. utility-scale solar farm powering thousands of homes with clean energy in 2025

Mega-Projects Power Up – Large-Scale U.S. Solar Projects Achieve Milestones (September 2025)

Introduction The scale of solar projects in the United States keeps growing, with September 2025 marking several major milestones. From record-breaking solar farms switching...

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Infographic showing U.S. solar policy changes in September 2025 including tax credit rules, tariffs, and state initiatives

U.S. Solar Policy Shifts in September 2025 – Navigating New Rules and Incentives

Introduction September 2025 brought a wave of policy changes impacting the U.S. solar industry, from federal tax credit rules to state-level program expansions. Solar...

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Illustration of rooftop solar panels representing the Grid Ready Home Act to streamline permitting and cut installation costs

U.S. solar industry advocates for streamlined permitting with new “Grid Ready Home Act”

The Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2), in collaboration with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), has unveiled the Grid Ready Home Act, a...

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AI and automation technologies transforming solar energy with smart monitoring platforms and high-efficiency solar panels

AI and Automation Driving Solar Tech Innovations (September 2025)

Introduction The U.S. solar industry is witnessing a surge of technology innovations aimed at improving operational efficiency and project performance. In September 2025, a...

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Graph illustrating projected U.S. solar industry loss of 55 GW by 2030 due to policy and regulatory challenges

U.S. solar industry faces potential 55 GW loss by 2030, warns SEIA and Wood Mackenzie

The U.S. solar industry is projected to lose up to 55 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity by 2030, according to a recent analysis...

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Chart showing U.S. solar market slowdown in 2025 with installations falling due to policy uncertainty and regulatory challenges

U.S. Solar Market Slows as Policy Uncertainty Undermines Project Forecasts

The U.S. solar industry is facing a period of deceleration, according to the latest Solar Market Insight Report Q3 2025, published by the Solar...

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Kora home energy system with smart panel, large-scale battery storage, mobile app integration, and virtual power plant trading platform

New home battery from Kora comes with smart panel and VPP platform

Revolutionizing Home Energy: Kora’s Innovative System The energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and increased consumer demand for sustainable...

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SMA to manufacture inverters in the U.S. with help from Create Energy

SMA to manufacture inverters in the U.S. with help from Create Energy

Advancing Solar Energy: SMA and Create Energy Forge Manufacturing Partnership In a significant move towards enhancing solar energy solutions in the United States, SMA...

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India solar industry expands to 74 GW in 2025, competing with China amid U.S. tariffs and growing domestic demand for renewable energy

India’s solar industry rallies to compete with China amid U.S. trade pressures

India’s solar industry and manufacturing industry is gaining momentum, emerging as a serious contender to challenge China’s dominance, despite mounting U.S. tariffs and global...

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Trimark True:SCADA energy management platform designed for utility-scale PV and BESS with high availability, security, and integrator-friendly design

Trimark unveils new SCADA system for utility scale solar and storage

Transforming Energy Management: Trimark’s Introduction of True:SCADA As the demand for renewable energy sources grows, the need for advanced control solutions becomes critical. In...

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U.S. solar and wind dominate new power additions in 2025, accounting for over 91% of new capacity compared to declining natural gas generation

U.S. solar and wind dominate new power additions in first half of 2025

The U.S. energy sector experienced a significant shift in the first half of 2025, with solar and wind energy accounting for 91.04% of all...

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Enphase IQ Bidirectional EV Charger with V2H and V2G capabilities, AI-powered energy management, and black start backup feature

Enphase to bring bidirectional EV charger to market next year

Enphase Energy Introduces Innovative Bidirectional EV Charger: A Shift Towards Modern Energy Management In an era where sustainability and energy independence are more critical...

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SEIA policy agenda to strengthen U.S. electric grid with solar and storage through supply chains, interconnection reforms, and grid modernization

SEIA unveils policy agenda to strengthen U.S. electric grid with solar and storage

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has introduced a comprehensive policy agenda aimed at enhancing the reliability and security of the U.S. electric grid...

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Sungrow RE+ 2025 product lineup featuring modular inverter SG4800UD-MV-US, PowerTitan 3.0 utility-scale BESS, and PowerStack 255CS for C&I storage

Sungrow PowerTitan 3.0 BESS reaches 6.9 MWh in 20-ft container

Sungrow Unveils Innovative Products at the RE+ Tradeshow As part of its commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions, Sungrow has announced the debut of...

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Briggs & Stratton and EG4 hybrid energy solutions combining SimpliPHI 6.6 batteries, EG4 inverters, and PowerProtect standby generators

EG4 inverters now integrate with Briggs & Stratton home battery

Briggs & Stratton and EG4 Join Forces to Enhance Power Solutions In an exciting development for the energy solutions industry, Briggs & Stratton, a...

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FranklinWH aPower S home battery with 15 kWh capacity, MAC meter adapter, and aHub extension for solar integration and energy management

FranklinWH launches new home battery setup

Introduction to FranklinWH’s Latest Innovations In an era where home energy solutions are becoming increasingly crucial, FranklinWH has unveiled a trio of groundbreaking products...

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