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Qcells resumes US solar panel production after customs furlough
Qcells says it has resumed solar panel production at its Georgia manufacturing facilities after US Customs and Border Protection released seven solar cell shipments from South Korea that had been held under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), forcing a furlough of 1,000 workers and temporarily halting output at the second-largest module factory in the United States.
Expiring US tax credit drives record solar demand in H2 2025
EnergySage says the looming expiration of the federal residential solar tax credit drove a 205% surge in homeowner engagement in the second half of 2025, with median pricing of $2.49/W, an average system size of 11.8 kW, and a decline in storage attachment rates as customers rushed to install systems before the end of the year.
First Solar announces licensing agreement with Oxford PV, alleges new TOPCon patent infringements
The U.S. thin-film solar module manufacturer’s stock price fell more than 12% in extended trading following the earnings announcement, partly due to lower-than-expected guidance for 2026 sales and revenue.
Shoals secures initial ITC win in patent dispute with Voltage
Shoals Technologies Group has secured a favorable initial determination from a US International Trade Commission (ITC) judge, who found that Voltage violated US trade law by importing trunk bus products that infringe Shoals’ patents.
US expert panel examines PV Hazard Control rules and UL 3741 changes
US industry experts trace the evolution of PV rapid shutdown rules and outline how recent updates to UL 3741 are reshaping compliance pathways for rooftop and commercial solar in the United States.
MGM Resorts achieves 100% daytime solar power on Las Vegas strip
Output from Estuary Power’s recently-completed Escape Solar and Storage project more than doubles MGM’s share of solar energy.
US residential solar faces structural shifts heading into 2026
Industry executives and analysts say changes to tax policy, financing models and supply rules are set to reshape the US residential solar market in 2026.
Bluetti, EcoFlow, Jackery debut new battery systems at RE+ 2025
Three battery manufacturing companies unveiled new products at RE+, North America’s largest solar and energy storage conference.
What homeowners need to know as US solar panel tax credits end
Experts advise people with serious interest in home solar to act quickly and consider their choices carefully to avoid any headaches.
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act means for US residential solar
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates residential solar tax credits after 2025 and introduces new timelines and restrictions for clean energy tax credits under Sections 45Y and 48E.
