NREL gathers data sets, conducts analysis, and develops tools to inform the efficient, sustainable, and equitable adoption and integration of solar energy.

An illustration of different renewable structures.

Solar Power in Your Community – A Guide to Boosting Solar Deployment

Read the guide, fact sheet, and supporting research

News

SolarAPP+ Prize Brings Automated Solar Permitting to Two New States

July 26, 2023

Analysis Points to Massive Photovoltaic Deployment To Meet Decarbonization Target

May 5, 2023

A Treasure Trove for Rural and Commercial-Scale Solar Projects

Jan. 18, 2023

Publications

U.S. Solar Photovoltaic System and Energy Storage Cost Benchmark: Q1 2020, NREL Technical Report (2021)

Solar Photovoltaic Module Recycling: A Survey of U.S. Policies and Initiatives, NREL Technical Report (2021)

Considerations for Maintaining Resource Adequacy of Electricity Systems with High Penetrations of PV and Storage, Applied Energy (2020)

Subscribe to Email Updates

For updates related to NREL's solar market research and analysis, join our email list.

Your personal data will not be shared and will be used only to manage your subscription for as long as you are subscribed. For more information, please review the NREL security and privacy policy.

Share Your Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the Solar Market Research and Analysis website and publications. It should only take you 1–2 minutes.

Share Feedback