The U.S. solar industry faced a 24% year-over-year decline in second-quarter 2025 installations, with all segments except commercial solar shrinking due to unfavorable federal policies and trade challenges. Tariffs imposed in 2025 have significantly increased component and operational costs. Additionally, new federal rules have introduced permitting uncertainties and constrained tax incentives, threatening near-term growth. However, positive projections from the EIA show solar powering over half of new U.S. ...