US Residential Solar Installations Set to Stall for Years (opens original article in a new tab)

US residential solar installations are expected to decline through 2026 due to the loss of a key tax credit, with only California and Florida showing growth, while solar companies face significant drops in new installations.

• US residential solar installations are projected to decline by 15% in 2026 compared to 2025 due to the expiration of a 30% tax credit
• California and Florida are the only states experiencing growth in residential solar installations, with Florida's additions expected to rise 62% in 2026
• Solar companies like Sunrun and Enphase anticipate significant declines in residential solar installations in 2026
• Home battery installations are also declining but the combination of solar with batteries is increasing as more systems include storage