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The Solar Century: Landmark Moments in the History of Solar Energy

Solar energy is an American success story. Since the creation of the first silicon solar cell 70 years ago, solar leaders have been innovating, improving efficiency, lowering costs, and growing this American-born technology...
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Energy Affordability

November 4, 2026
SEIA Statement on 2026 Midterm Election Results

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement from Tim Pawlenty, CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): “Energy affordability was a key issue in this election, reflecting the real...

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October 26, 2026
New Whitepaper Shows How Grid Operators and Energy Regulators Can Use Solar and Storage to Secure the Grid, Boost Reliability and Reduce Energy Costs

WASHINGTON D.C. — A new report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Current Energy Group outlines how grid operators and regulators can deploy distributed energy r...

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News Driving down Energy Prices Solar + Storage are Lower Wholesale Electricity Prices
October 22, 2026
ANALYSIS: Solar and Storage Growth Drives Down Summer Wholesale Electricity Prices by 42% in Texas and 51% in California

WASHINGTON D.C. — As energy affordability emerges as a defining issue heading into the midterm elections, new analysis from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shows how solar and ener...

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Solar + Storage Surge Saves CA & TX Billions
Solar and Storage Saved Californians and Texans Billions in Energy Costs this Summer

In summer 2026, America’s two largest states met record high electricity demand at vastly reduced wholesale electricity prices because of new solar and storage. New analysis from the Solar Energy...

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California Solar and Storage
October 1, 2026
SEIA Statement on Governor Newsom's Actions on Clean Energy Bills

Following statement on California legislative updates is attributable to Stephanie Doyle, California state affairs director for the Solar Energy Industries Association: “The solar and storage...

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Solar and storage Massachusetts
August 21, 2026
Massachusetts Is Taking Steps to Lower Energy Costs. Let’s Get the Details Right.

Massachusetts lawmakers are working to make electricity more affordable. Both the Massachusetts House and Senate passed energy bills (S.3166 and H.5175) this year that would support grid reliabilit...

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July 23, 2026
"It's A Strategy": Why This Texas Nonprofit Installed Solar

“Artpace is free and open to everybody seven days a week, and that does have a cost to it. So the more energy we can develop ourself, the easier it is to keep...

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Voters choose solar
July 23, 2026
Voters Know America Needs More Energy. Solar and Storage Are the Overwhelming Choice.

Skyrocketing energy demand, unpredictable fuel prices, and scorching summer heatwaves are sending U.S. electricity bills through the roof. With just 100 days until the 2026 midterm elections, the w...

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July 21, 2026
STATEMENT: Pennsylvania Passes Solar Decommissioning Legislation to Ensure Sustainable Energy Development

WASHINGTON D.C. and HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the bipartisan Senate Bill 349, which sets a statewide framework for decommissioning ground-mounted solar projects at th...

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