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Ben Zientara

Ben Zientara is a journalist, writer, and policy analyst in the solar industry, where he has worked since 2014. Currently the Associate Editor of pv magazine USA, his written work has informed a broad variety of audiences, teaching homeowners about the state policy and incentives that enable their dreams of going solar and keeping industry professionals up to date on the latest news about solar technology, finance, legislation, and regulatory policy.

In addition to his written work, Ben has hosted informational videos for the SolarReviews online platform and addressed audiences of industry professionals at multiple NABCEP CE conferences. His solar policy analysis work has been covered by both clean energy trade publications and national media outlets like Fast Company, NPR, Politifact, and the New York Times, and is currently included in the annual Community Power Scorecard from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

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Articles written by Ben Zientara

Markets & Policy

Maxeon files for restructuring in Singapore Company statements in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission indicate it will seek an arrangement between itself and creditors that may allow it to survive “as a going concern.”

Ben Zientara

Apr 07, 2026

Applications & Installations

Rooftop solar now accounts for one-fifth of Puerto Rico’s generation capacity Distributed solar additions have vastly outpaced all other forms of generation as Puerto Rico’s overall power generation capacity continues to grow.

Ben Zientara

Apr 03, 2026

Markets & Policy

SiteCapture launches AI tool to automate solar field documentation California-based software provider SiteCapture has launched an AI platform for the US solar market that automates job-site documentation, quality control, and reporting workflows for installers.

Ben Zientara

Mar 23, 2026

Markets & Policy

Intertek forecasts higher US solar module prices through 2027 Intertek CEA says tariffs tied to a Section 232 polysilicon probe could push US solar module prices higher through 2027 despite growing domestic manufacturing capacity.

Ben Zientara

Mar 16, 2026

Markets & Policy

Pii Energy unveils plug-in 1.2 kW solar, 2 kWh home system US-based Pii Energy has launched a plug-in solar-plus-storage kit designed for renters and apartment residents, priced at about USD 2,400.

Ben Zientara

Mar 16, 2026

Applications & Installations

US solar installations reach 43 GW in 2025 despite slowdown Solar accounted for 54% of new US generation capacity in 2025, retaining its position as the top technology for the fifth straight year, while PV and storage together made up 79% of new electrical capacity, according to the latest report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie.

Ben Zientara

Mar 12, 2026

Markets & Policy

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.

Ben Zientara

Mar 09, 2026

Markets & Policy

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.

Ben Zientara

Mar 02, 2026

Markets & Policy

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.

Ben Zientara

Feb 25, 2026

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