Tag: Distributed Solar
Blocking New Imported Inverters Will Cost America
Last week, the FCC added foreign-produced inverters to its “Covered List.” Effective immediately, new inverter models cannot be imported. This applies “regardless of the nationality of origin” to all foreign countries. Even those countries that are considered allies. So, a new inverter by German company SMA cannot be imported into the … [continued]
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“The 50 States of Solar” Report — Q2 2026
The Q2 2026 edition of “The 50 States of Solar” report finds that 45 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, took some type of distributed solar policy action during Q2 2026, with the greatest number of actions continuing to address net metering policies (53), community solar policies (48) … [continued]
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Renewables Provide More Than 30% of US Electricity
Washington DC — New data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, reveal growth of more than 10% in electrical generation by renewable energy sources in the first five months of 2026. Moreover, solar, wind, and battery storage are projected to add … [continued]
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6 States Leading the USA on Smart Energy Policy Halfway through 2026
Across the country, governors and state lawmakers are facing the same challenge: electricity demand is rising, power bills are increasing, and constituents expect solutions. Increasingly, policymakers from both parties are arriving at the same answer. Solar and energy storage are among the fastest, most cost-effective resources available to add new … [continued]
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New York Now at 8 Gigawatts of Distributed Solar Power
New York has just reached 8 gigawatts (GW) of installed solar power capacity in the “distributed” solar market — rooftops and small-scale installations. The state has a target of reaching 10 GW by 2030, and this new milestone puts them ahead of schedule. The state was at 6 GW in … [continued]
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