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Texas will produce nearly half of US solar panels by 2027

Texas is becoming the solar capital of America. Big factories are opening up in empty warehouses near Dallas and Houston. Companies like Canadian Solar and Waaree Energies are moving fast. This massive boom means cheaper panels and more local jobs soon.

Sunday, November 1

New York is putting $200 million into solar with $3,000 home discounts

New York is bringing back solar money for homeowners. Lower- and moderate-income households could get a $3,000 discount. Applications are expected to open in the coming weeks. NYSERDA, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, will pay the installer directly.

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Thursday, October 15

Adelphi University powers sports center roof with new solar panels

Adelphi University needed a brand new roof on its big sports center. The old roof failed early and the builder was gone. Robert Shipley decided to put solar panels up there at the same time. Greenskies Clean Energy built the system with 546 panels.

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Solar panels mounted on an orange clay tile roof

US places new anti-dumping tariffs on solar panels from 3 countries

Solar panels from India, Indonesia and Laos now face new import tariffs. American manufacturers said cheap foreign panels hurt local businesses. Customs will start collecting cash deposits on November 2. These duties aim to level the playing field for domestic factories.

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Close-up of the cells on a solar panel

Seattle solar asset manager Omnidian hits 10 years and 6 GW

Solar asset manager Omnidian just hit 10 years in business. The Seattle company now manages over 6 GW of solar assets. They are launching a new commercial battery storage management system. This affects corporate owners and developers managing large energy systems.

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Hillside home with black solar panels on its roof

Illinois school district cuts electric bills with new rooftop solar

Cary school district just flipped the switch on big rooftop solar panels. Three buildings now generate 55% of their own power every year. Allied Facility Partners built the system using energy savings to pay for the work. Your commercial electric bills might have similar ways to save.

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Aerial view of a suburban house with solar panels on the roof

Wednesday, October 14

New tariffs hit solar panel imports from India, Indonesia and Laos

Solar panel imports face new tariffs starting November 2. The U.S. International Trade Commission voted after a 15-month investigation. Expect higher prices on solar equipment for your next project.

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Tuesday, October 13

Integrated Power Services buys solar inverter repair firm Bold Renewables

Integrated Power Services just bought Bold Renewables. They specialize in fixing older solar Power systems. Bold holds the original blueprints for 14,000 solar inverters. This deal covers sites across the United States. Your solar setup might soon get better support.

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MIT researchers find utility-scale solar lowers residential electricity prices

Big solar farms are actually dropping your power bill. Rooftop panels are doing the exact opposite for most people. Researchers at MIT studied energy prices across the country. They found large solar plants cut costs by removing fuel needs.

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Thursday, October 8

Battery storage costs drop below gas turbines globally but U.S. faces tariffs

Battery storage just beat gas turbines on cost across global markets. North American builders still face steep tariffs and rising equipment prices. Data centers are also driving up power demand across the grid. Check your utility bills as power costs shift in the coming years.

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Grey battery and inverter cabinets beside rows of solar panels

Wednesday, October 7

Cedar Creek Energy finishes 5-MW solar array on Minnesota landfill

Cedar Creek Energy is a solar developer based in Minnesota. They built the Ramsey II Renewable Station on 25 acres of land. The project features about 8,700 solar panels and took six months to complete.

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Rows of solar panels under an overcast sky

Colorado nature library cuts electric bills with rooftop solar panels

Namaste Solar built a rooftop solar system in Colorado. The panels will save over $1 million on utility bills. The library expects to cut its electric costs in half.

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Clearway Energy starts building 650-megawatt solar project in Bates County

Clearway Energy Group is building a massive solar farm in Missouri. The Swan Energy Center will sit on old strip-mined land in Bates County. It costs millions and will power 200,000 homes starting in 2028.

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Rows of solar panels covering rolling farmland

Guangdong University researchers build solar cell paste with lignin achieving 25.96% efficiency

Researchers in China developed a new silver paste using biomass lignin. The paste replaces petroleum resin and hits 25.96% solar cell efficiency. This cuts manufacturing costs and improves sustainability.

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Tuesday, October 6

New Balcony solar laws classify plug-in panels as home appliances

Plug-in solar lets you plug panels straight into a wall outlet. Thirty-five states and Washington D.C. are moving bills to legalize it. The goal is zero building permits and zero utility oversight.

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Solar inverter and electrical boxes mounted on an outside wall

Universal Orlando powers electric buses with new floating solar array

D3Energy built a 1.4 megawatt floating solar system at Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida. The project was energized earlier this year as part of a 3.7 megawatt total solar program. The floating panels charge the theme park electric bus fleet at night.

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Sisters of Charity and Crauderueff Solar launch Staten Island Solar array

The Sisters of Charity of New York installed rooftop solar on a Staten Island housing complex. Crauderueff Solar helped design the system for rent-stabilized elderly tenants. Tenants will see a 10% discount on their utility bills starting in August 2026.

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Workers installing panels on a large solar rooftop, seen from a distance

Heliene releases new 108HC M10 SL All-Black residential solar panel

Solar manufacturer Heliene has launched its new 108HC M10 SL All-Black panel. The glass-backsheet module delivers power ratings from 380 W to 410 W. It features a 25-year product warranty and linear performance guarantee.

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