Commercial Solar Insights & Industry News

California’s rising utility rates aren’t driven by solar or wildfires. ROE is the real driver, raising commercial energy costs and burdening ratepayers.

Explore the 2026 California Energy Code (Title 24) solar-ready, battery-ready, and electric-ready requirements for homes, multifamily, and commercial buildings.

A deep technical breakdown of California Title 24, 2026 pool and spa heating rules — covering new decarbonization mandates, heat pump sizing, solar thermal, and hydraulic design.

A clear breakdown of renewable energy storage, showing why batteries dominate short duration needs, how hydrogen supports long duration energy storage, and why natural gas remains the economic benchmark for firm power as the grid transitions.

A new AlixPartners report reveals massive EV overcapacity as consumer demand slows. High costs, fewer incentives, and shifting market forces reshape the industry.

SolarEdge and Infineon are developing a SiC powered solid state transformer to deliver over 99 percent efficiency for high voltage DC data center power.

The EV market faces a new challenge: oversupply. Battery factories are ready, but buyers aren’t. Here’s how manufacturers are adapting with new tech.

Breakthrough in Perovskite Solar Cells Marks a Major Step Forward for High-Efficiency Solar Technology

A simple breakdown of how solar incentives changed under NEM 1.0, NEM 2.0, and NEM 3.0 in California. Learn the key differences between NEM 2.0 vs NEM 3.0, how export rates shifted, and why batteries now play a major role in system payback.