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Ben Zientara

Ben Zientara is a contributing editor to pv magazine. He has worked as a solar industry and policy analyst since 2014, writing for a broad audience of homeowners, policymakers, and solar companies. He is also the founder of Watt-Hour Media.

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.

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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.