FEC reports that solar exceeds 10% of U.S. electricity generation capacity, dominating project queues through 2028. They also track 89 GW of high-probability capacity additions from solar through January 2028.

Solar Builder offers a podcast all about the best new products at Intersolar. They include nVent showcasing the ERIFLEX FleXbus for connecting large electrical installations, such as transformers, switchboards, and generators, Emtel Energy USA’s electrostatic supercapacitor-based energy storage solutions, and GME Supply’s new Enterprise Solutions Platform for easy ordering of Workwear, fall protection, safety footwear and PPE and more.

This SPW article discusses how racking helps to lower barriers for farmers hesitant about diving into agrivoltaics. It explains the process – elevating racking on higher posts to grant enough headroom for whatever happens beneath the modules – and talks to developers and racking companies about best practices and how racking helps promote the model.

Repealing federal incentives that encourage clean energy deployment would actually cause power bills to rise. Four studies show the result of repealing the IRA incentives would mean dirtier air, more carbon emissions, and higher power bills. The average household’s energy bills would rise $48 per year by 2030 and $68 by 2035.

Utility Dive reports that the US deployed record energy storage in 2024, but Trump policies cloud the current outlook. Energy storage installs exceeded 12 GW last year despite a 20% year-over-year drop in the fourth quarter.

Tech company Pale Blue Dawn became an integration partner for OpenSolar, connecting the solar design, sales, and management software with tech platforms used throughout the solar industry. Their Bridgit platform enables data flow between OpenSolar and other tools like CRMs, project management systems and finance platforms.

In this Solar Conversation, Kerim Baran of SolarAcademy sits down with Aliya Bagewadi, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Allume, to discuss how the company is breaking barriers in multifamily solar access. Allume’s SolShare technology is the first behind-the-meter hardware that enables a single rooftop solar system to distribute energy across multiple units in an apartment building, solving the challenge of energy equity for renters. Aliya shares her personal journey, the vision behind Allume, and how the company is addressing key market barriers while scaling its impact across the U.S. and globally. The topics discussed included the following among others:

• How SolShare enables equitable solar access for multifamily buildings.
• The financial and logistical challenges of implementing solar in rental properties.
• Case studies demonstrating the real-world impact of Allume’s technology.