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Articles tagged with policy
Fresh U.S. tariffs on imported solar panels caused an 18% price increase in Q1 2025, altering project finances and supply networks. Developers confront elevated expenses, reduced margins, and evolving procurement methods, as domestic producers expand operations. The sector weighs immediate challenges against prospects for American solar advancement.
Twelve U.S. states will reduce solar export credits in 2025, altering the economics of rooftop solar systems. These net metering adjustments extend payback periods and boost battery storage demand, marking a transition to more efficient energy practices and innovative solar solutions.
NEM 3.0 in California cuts solar export compensation by 75%, rendering batteries crucial for maintaining system value. Standalone solar loses viability, driving the market toward integrated storage solutions, advanced energy strategies, and innovative financing. Energy storage now defines the path forward for rooftop solar in the state.
States phase out retail-rate net metering, reducing credits for excess solar power. Homeowners encounter extended payback periods, while installers promote storage and self-use solutions. Utilities seek cost equity, and advocates call for fair reforms in this grid-focused solar shift.
NEM 3.0 in California cuts solar export credits by 75%, elevating batteries to essential status for homes and businesses. With lower grid rewards and higher peak rates, storage redefines designs, economics, and debates. This evolution advances integrated solar-storage solutions for smarter statewide energy use.