It’s the time of year for looking back at the old year and preparing for the beginning of the new. Wow, what a year 2025 was for solar energy – some people might even call it a solar coaster! Here are five of our most popular stories published on the All Energy Solar website in 2025.
- The 30% Solar Tax Credit May Not Be Here to Stay. The top article was of course about the massive changes to the federal tax credit that occurred in 2025. “May not be here to stay” – unfortunately, this was quite the understatement. Though the tax credit has been very valuable for residential solar adoption, and we were thankful for the time it was available, technically it got more life and years than it had originally been slated. Solar can’t be stopped, though, it’s still the fastest growing energy source in the world.
- Don’t Let Policy Stall Your Solar Goals: What to Know in 2025. Our website, social accounts and email newsletters have been a great resource for people to keep updated on solar policy in 2025. When the tax credit was slated to be cut, we immediately jumped in on getting the message out to as many people as possible who wanted to switch to solar before the tax credit expired.
- Safe Harbor for Commercial Solar: What Business Owners Need to Know. Though the residential solar tax credit is gone as of January 1, 2026, commercial solar tax credits are still available for qualifying installation and have a different set of rules over the next few years. If your business is one of The Top 11 Industries That Should Be Considering Solar, you should get your project on the books before July 4, 2026.
- Is Net Metering Going Away? The Shift in Solar Compensation. Net metering has long been one of the biggest financial incentives for homeowners going solar. However, many states are shifting away from traditional net metering and adopting alternative compensation structures.
- Solar Panels vs. the Elements: What Our Experts Want You to Know. We are often asked if solar panels really handle hail, high winds, or heavy snowfall. This guide explains what to expect and how to keep your solar investment protected for the long term. We also put together a related ebook, Solar Performance Through the Seasons, to help solar owners with seasonal maintenance reviews.
That’s our list for 2025! If you want, you can check our list for 2024 to see how the solar news has changed. We look forward to sharing more great information and helping bring the power of the sun to more homes and businesses next year! We hope you have a peaceful and prosperous 2026
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