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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
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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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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.
Ben Zientara
Feb 10, 2026
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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.
Ben Zientara
Jan 23, 2026
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Applications & Installations
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.
Ben Zientara
Jan 22, 2026
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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.
Ben Zientara
Dec 17, 2025
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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.
Ben Zientara
Sep 15, 2025
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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.
Ben Zientara
Jul 11, 2025
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Applications & Installations
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.
Ben Zientara
Jul 08, 2025