The Great Residential Solar Reset of 2026: Key Takeaways for Installers to Stay Competitive

As the first year unfolds without the foundational Investment Tax Credit (ITC) as a selling point, residential solar installers enter 2026 needing to navigate completely new terrain. The residential solar sector has faced existential threats before, with veteran installers more than familiar with tariff battles, net-metering rollbacks, and supply chain disruptions. Each time, the solar …