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2026 Trends: Renewable Energy and Solar Research
LAUNCH DATE: FEBRUARY 26TH.
The 2026 edition captures where solar is headed next—what’s accelerating, what’s stalling, and what’s about to change. From grid constraints and permitting to hybridization and AI-driven optimization, you’ll get the signal without the noise so you can plan with confidence. Join the waitlist today and receive the full report in your inbox as soon as it’s released.
- Critical industry challenges
- Trends according to industry professionals
- Analysis of the design trends from users of the Enverus product for PV, hybrid and storage design
Key takeaways
- Solar continues to lead new global capacity with robust additions expected through 2026.
- By 2030, renewables are on track to supply ~45% of global electricity—with solar and wind adding close to 1,000 TWh by 2026.
- Top bottlenecks called out by energy professionals: grid saturation (63.7%) and permitting delays (47.8%), alongside land availability and price pressure.
- Technology shifts: bifacial modules are on course to reach 90–95% market share by the early 2030s; string inverters gain ground for modularity and cost.
- Hybrid solar-plus-storage surges, with strong preference for AC‑coupled BESS in simulations.
- Digital adoption ramps up: growing use of advanced tools for permitting, plus drone imagery and LiDAR; AI poised to transform design, forecasting, and predictive maintenance.
- Market outlook: growth led by China, the United States, India, Australia, and Saudi Arabia, with LATAM, Africa, and Southeast Asia as high‑potential regions.
Who should read it
Designed for development, engineering, investment, strategy, and executive teams who need a clear, unbiased view of the solar market to guide 2026 plans.