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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...
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today announced that Ben Norris has been elevated to serve as the organization’s general counsel and senior vice president of regulatory affairs. In his...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. energy storage industry installed a record 20.2 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new capacity in Q2, bringing total installations in the first half of 2026 to 30.8 GWh, according to...
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....
Across the country, governors and state lawmakers are facing the same challenge: electricity demand is rising, power bills are increasing, and constituents expect solutions. Increasingly, policymak...
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 13th Updated September 2026
TRENTON — Today, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed A4529/S3819 to expand the number of transmission-scale energy storage projects that can qualify for the state’s incentive program designed to...
Illinois took a major step forward today as Governor JB Pritzker signed the 2025 Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, expanding battery storage and advancing a statewide virtual power plant p...
TRENTON, NJ — Today, the New Jersey Senate passed A-5264, a bill to streamline and modernize the process for permitting residential solar energy systems. The law takes effect immediately. Followi...
In the months leading up to Election Day on Tuesday, November 4, fast-rising electricity prices — and what to do about them — emerged as a priority issue for voters around the country....
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): “I want to congratulate Governor-elect Mikie Sherr...
This is the event to expand your business, connect with industry leaders, and gain insight into the latest trends and policies impacting the Mid-Atlantic market. RE+ Mid-Atlantic is a forum for pro...
Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA
TRENTON, N.J. and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) released highly anticipated guidelines for the state’s Competitive Solar Incentive Program (CSI). The n...
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