On October 29, 2026, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) published a groundbreaking analysis revealing the profound impact of co-deployed solar photovoltaic and battery storage systems on U.S. electricity markets. Data shows that from 2021 to summer 2026, wholesale electricity prices in California fell by 51% and in Texas by 42%, even as electricity demand grew by 2.5% and 30.1% respectively. This "price-demand decoupling" phenomenon challenges conventional power economics and signals that solar-plus-storage has evolved from a supporting actor to a central force in market pricing.

The Iraqi government has recently announced the complete removal of import tariffs on solar energy system kits, covering photovoltaic modules, inverters, cables, and supporting energy storage lithium batteries. Previously, relevant tariffs had been gradually reduced from 33% to 5% by February 2026; this latest move brings them directly to zero, marking Iraq's official opening to global photovoltaic products.