The AI boom has led to plenty of thinkpieces about the job market, the economy, and the future of work, but less has been made of the infrastructure needed to support it. Data center demand is doubling, but power timelines haven’t shortened. The reality is that AI is accelerating faster than the current grid can keep …
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Tips to Mitigate Permitting Delays and Expedite C&I Solar PV Project Pipelines
Commercial solar saw another record year in 2025, adding 2.3 GWdc of new capacity—up 6% from 2024, according to Solar Energy Information Association (SEIA). However, analysts expect a 13% contraction in 2026, a modest 1% increase in market growth between 2026 and 2027, and an overall average annual growth forecast of around 2% over the …
Shaving Soft Costs to Remain Competitive in the Residential Solar Sector
If you’ve been in the residential solar sector for more than a few years, you already know the hardware isn’t what’s eating your margin. Soft costs and balance-of-system (BoS) expenses now represent roughly 80% of the total installed price of a residential system, according to 2024 median pricing data from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (released …
3 Key Insights for Optimizing Hyperscale AI Data Center Bring-Your-Own-Power Systems
Many tech company leaders trying to build new hyperscale artificial intelligence (AI) data centers face a two-pronged challenge: longer wait times for grid interconnections and rising electricity costs. The utility company says it’ll take 5 to 7 years to connect you to the grid. Meanwhile, competitors are breaking ground, investors are asking when you’ll be operational, and your deployment timeline says 18 months. The math doesn’t work, and you’re not alone in feeling that frustration. Yet, AI data center owners and operators can’t afford to sit idle while interconnection queues crawl and energy costs climb.
C&I Solar’s 2026 Forecast: Rush-to-Build Wave, Rising Retail Energy Costs, After-Sale Opportunities, and PV Module Reliability
The commercial and industrial (C&I) solar market is gearing up for an exciting year of growth, stronger collaboration, and a sharper focus on long-term performance. Despite some challenges in other distributed solar sectors, the C&I sector saw solid 4% growth in Q1 2025 and remarkable 27% growth in Q2 2025. Much of this growth was fueled by a healthy pipeline of projects rushing to safe harbor, but steady demand remains from businesses eager for affordable, clean energy. This positive trend sets the stage for a bustling 2026, as the market races to meet upcoming federal tax credit deadlines.
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 …
Utility-scale Solar Outlook for 2026
Trinasolar is thrilled to announce the launch of the newly enhanced Trinasolar website for North America, designed to deliver a more intuitive, seamless, and efficient experience for users across the solar industry. Whether you’re a project developer, EPC, installer, or procurement specialist, our upgraded platform helps you find the smart solar and energy storage solutions you need faster and easier than ever before.
Trinasolar US Launches Faster, Smarter Website Experience for North America
Trinasolar is thrilled to announce the launch of the newly enhanced Trinasolar website for North America, designed to deliver a more intuitive, seamless, and efficient experience for users across the solar industry. Whether you’re a project developer, EPC, installer, or procurement specialist, our upgraded platform helps you find the smart solar and energy storage solutions you need faster and easier than ever before.
