10 solar, storage and energy predictions for 2026

10 solar, storage and energy predictions for 2026 Solar veteran Barry Cinnamon shares with SPW his take on the industry. By Barry Cinnamon | January 5, 2026

Why solar and storage will drive the clean energy transition

We must transition to clean energy solutions that drastically cut carbon emissions and provide a sustainable path forward. The synergy between solar PV energy and energy

PV industry urges New York City to double solar target, add 2 GW of storage

The New York Solar Energy Industries Association has recommended nine ways for the administration of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to speed solar and storage

The U.S. Energy Storage Market: Why and Where it is

When battery storage is paired with solar PV (known as solar-plus-storage), batteries can utilize solar energy whether or not the sun is shining. Solar-plus-storage can

US Energy Storage Market Size & Industry Trends 2030

By technology, batteries led with 82% of the United States energy storage market share in 2024, while hydrogen storage is projected to expand at a 28.5% CAGR through 2030.

Solar Market Insight Report 2024 Year in Review – SEIA

Domestic module manufacturing capacity grew an unprecedented 190% year-over-year, from just 14.5 GW at the end of 2023 to 42.1 GW at the end of 2024 and surpassed 50

What''s Next for the Solar Energy Storage Industry?

In 2024, 91% of new renewable projects offered cheaper electricity than the lowest-cost, new-build fossil fuel alternative. The cost of battery energy storage systems for grid

Solar Energy Storage Market Size & Share Report, 2025 – 2034

The solar energy storage industry is expected to witness tremendous growth, led by growing environmental awareness and strict emission reduction policies. The growing focus on energy

How energy storage could solve the growing power crisis in the U.S.

To strengthen grid stability and affordability while meeting escalating demand, the U.S. will need an ''all-of-the-above'' approach—one where energy storage plays a foundational

Solar, battery storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity

Together, solar and battery storage account for 81% of the expected total capacity additions, with solar making up over 50% of the increase. Solar. In 2024, generators added a

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