1. FERC Data: U.S. Solar Installations Plunge 22% in 2025, Fourth Quarter Crash at 40%
The U.S. solar expansion hit a major speed bump in 2025, with new installations falling sharply despite a policy-driven race to build. According to data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), solar developers installed 26.5 gigawatts (GW) last year, a 22% decline from the 33.8 GW installed in 2024. This ...