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REPORT: U.S. Adds 10 GWh of New Energy Storage Capacity in First Quarter, Marking Largest Q1 on Record

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. energy storage industry installed 9.7 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new capacity in the first quarter of 2026, the strongest first quarter in the sector’s history. According to the U.S. ...
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June 29, 2026
Solar is Powering America's Next 250 Years

From the earliest days of our founding to the industrial revolution, from rural electrification to the interstate highway system, Americans have always met big challenges by building the tools, tec...

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June 18, 2026
New Map Shows Solar Uses Only 0.07% of U.S. Prime Farmland

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today launched an interactive map showing how solar development and agriculture thrive side-by-side while creating shared value fo...

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June 10, 2026
REPORT: Solar and Storage Provide Over 90% of All New Power Added to the U.S. Grid in Q1, Despite Headwinds in Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States added 7.8 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing 6 million cumulative installations as solar remained the leading sourc...

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May 28, 2026
New York Doubles Down on Rooftop and Community Solar Energy Programs in State Budget

NEW YORK – Today, the New York State Legislature and the Governor finalized New York’s FY2027 budget, making significant new commitments to New York’s highly successful rooftop and commun...

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May 21, 2026
REPORT: U.S. Adds 10 GWh of New Energy Storage Capacity in First Quarter, Marking Largest Q1 on Record

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. energy storage industry installed 9.7 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new capacity in the first quarter of 2026, the strongest first quarter in the sector’s history. Accordi...

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