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Commercial Solar Insights & Industry News


Nearly 2000 U.S. Power Projects Canceled in 2025: What It Means for the Electric Grid and Who Is Going to Pay for It
Developers canceled 1,996 U.S. power projects in 2025, removing 266 GW from the electric grid. Here’s why it happened and who will pay the price.
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6 days ago2 min read


My Top Takeaways from CES 2026: The Grid is Finally Everywhere
CES 2026 takeaway from a solar engineer. The future is not just about better batteries, it is about generating power everywhere.
maktinta
Jan 133 min read


AI Data Center Energy News: Why AI’s Power Demand Is Becoming a Grid and Climate Issue
AI data center energy news explores how AI power demand is pushing grids to the limit and creating climate and air quality challenges.
maktinta
Jan 93 min read


The Engineer’s Guide to the Best Solar Panels: Cutting Through the Hype for Real ROI
Looking for the best solar panels? This engineer-driven guide breaks down efficiency, warranties, degradation rates, and string solar inverters to help you maximize long-term ROI.
maktinta
Dec 23, 20253 min read


2025 Renewable Energy Most Impactful Innovations
Explore 2025’s most impactful renewable energy breakthroughs, including perovskite tandems, 100-hour iron-air batteries, digital twins, and solid-state storage.
maktinta
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Wireless EV Charging at Highway Speed Is Now a Reality
Wireless EV charging is no longer a future concept. It is now operating on real highways at real driving speeds. A recent public road test led by Purdue University and the Indiana Department of Transportation proved that wireless power transfer can charge an electric truck while driving at 65 miles per hour.
maktinta
Dec 10, 20253 min read


Why Energy Models Still Undercount Modern PV Solar Energy
Why Energy Models Still Undercount Modern PV Solar Energy
maktinta
Dec 8, 20254 min read


The Truth Behind California’s High Electricity Rates: ROE, Not Renewables
California’s rising utility rates aren’t driven by solar or wildfires. ROE is the real driver, raising commercial energy costs and burdening ratepayers.
maktinta
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Solar & Renewables Under the 2026 California Building Code
Explore the 2026 California Energy Code (Title 24) solar-ready, battery-ready, and electric-ready requirements for homes, multifamily, and commercial buildings.
maktinta
Dec 1, 20254 min read
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