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The Energy Storage Market Outlook (ESMO) is a quarterly publication produced by the Solar Energy Industries Association and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. ESMO draws on Benchmark’s proprietary grid and behind the meter data on...
SEIA is building a resource for member companies to identify areas that are likely to qualify as Energy Communities (ECs) as defined in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). SEIA members can access an interactive version of this map, as well as additional details on the methodology and justification for including the areas shown.
The Major Solar and Storage Projects List is a database of all ground-mounted solar projects, 1 MW and above, that are either operating, under construction or under development. The list is for informational...
The Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy. SEIA works with its 1,200 member companies and other strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power. Founded in 1974, SEIA is the national trade association for the solar and solar + storage industries, building a comprehensive vision for the Solar+ Decade through research, education and advocacy.
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....
As data center development accelerates to meet surging AI demand, hyperscalers, utilities, and clean energy developers have become increasingly interested in how long duration energy storage (LDES)...
In July 2025, President Trump signed the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act into law, ushering in the biggest legislative changes to solar, storage and manufacturing tax credits since 2022’s Inflation R...
As local permitting for large-scale solar becomes increasingly difficult, many developers are deploying a variety of community engagement practices to inform stakeholders and gain support for their...
Many renewable energy portfolios are underperforming relative to expectations—but the challenge isn’t just performance. It’s trust. Asset owners often lack confidence in the data they rely on...
Learn how to identify, hire, and work with grant writers in the grant writing process. Our webinar covers the following: Speakers: Original Air Date: May 7, 2025
Take a look into SEIA’s Federal Funding Portal – your live, one-stop shop for federal funding opportunities related to solar and storage. Our Federal Funding Portal provides members with the fo...
Over the last few months there have been numerous trade actions across multiple industries, including reciprocal tariffs levied on over 180 countries and territories. While the timeline and details...
*This webinar will not be recorded. The solar industry is seeing a rise in demand for expertise on how to implement and comply with Illinois State Prevailing Wage (PW) requirements. Many solar proj...
*This webinar will not be recorded. With the introduction of California Assembly Bill No. 2143, the solar and clean energy industries are seeing an increase in demand for expertise on how to implem...
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