Australia is the undisputed global leader in residential solar uptake — and in 2026, it remains the world’s most compelling solar market by almost every financial measure. More than 3.6 million Australian homes now have rooftop solar, representing approximately one in three homes with a suitable roof. This scale has created a mature, intensely competitive …
Florida earns its ‘Sunshine State’ title with approximately 230 to 260 sunny days per year and 5.3 average peak sun hours per day. Add electricity rates from Florida’s major utilities that have risen 20 to 30% since 2020, significant summer air conditioning loads that drive bills well above $200 per month for many households, and …
Texas is emerging as one of the most important solar markets in the United States — and the numbers justify the momentum. The state averages 5.2 to 6.5 peak sun hours per day depending on location, with El Paso recording some of the highest solar irradiance of any major US city. Summer electricity bills in …
California’s solar market is unlike any other in the United States. It combines the highest electricity rates in the continental US — SDG&E customers pay up to 42¢/kWh — with 5.0 to 6.0 peak sun hours per day, a mature and competitive installer market, and the federal 30% Investment Tax Credit. But April 15, 2023 …
When a homeowner in New Jersey asks me to review their solar financials, the first thing I check after the electricity savings and the ITC credit is their SREC setup. In New Jersey, a well-performing 8kW solar system generates approximately 9 to 11 SRECs per year. At current NJ SREC prices of $200 to $350 …