New Jersey Ushers in a New Era for Clean Energy
Governor Murphy signs landmark “Smart Solar” permitting legislation to accelerate residential solar adoption Landmark “Smart Solar” Permitting Law Signed by Governor Murphy In a decisive move to slash energy costs, empower homeowners, and strengthen the state’s electric grid, Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law the groundbreaking “smart solar” permitting legislation (S4100/A5264). This transformative policy, […]
Solar Energy Will Power the World Sooner Than We Think
Solar energy is no longer an emerging alternative; it is rapidly becoming the backbone of the global power system. What once felt like a distant vision is now unfolding faster than even the most optimistic forecasts predicted. Over the last few years, solar electricity has experienced extraordinary growth. Between 2022 and 2024 alone, global solar […]
New Jersey Leads America’s Solar Revolution: Smart Permitting, Community Solar, and Energy Storage Drive the Future of Clean Energy
In 2025, the State of New Jersey has positioned itself at the forefront of the United States’ clean energy transformation. With groundbreaking legislation, advanced solar permitting systems, and ambitious renewable energy targets, New Jersey is becoming a global model for how policy, technology, and community participation can accelerate the solar revolution. At Arma Solar, we […]
Transparent Solar Windows: A Clear Contender for the Future of Sustainable Buildings?
We live and breathe innovation in the solar energy sector. We’re constantly tracking the technologies poised to reshape our industry and the built environment. Lately, one innovation has captured the imagination of architects, engineers, and environmentalists alike: Transparent Solar Windows. Touted as a game-changer for Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), this technology promises to turn every glass-clad […]
California’s First Solar-Covered Canal Goes Fully Online A Glimpse into the Future of Solar + Waterway Innovation
The recent news that California’s first solar-covered canal, Project Nexus, is fully online is a perfect example of this powerful convergence. This isn’t just a new place to put panels; it’s a blueprint for smarter, more resilient infrastructure. For forward-thinking companies and communities, this project highlights a crucial evolution in solar strategy: maximizing value by leveraging existing […]
EnergySage 2025 Report: Solar Prices Remain Low, But Storage Costs Are Climbing
The latest EnergySage Marketplace Report for 2025 is here, and the team at Arma Solar has analyzed the data to bring you the key insights. For homeowners in Arizona, the report reveals two powerful trends: the continued affordability of solar panels and a rising investment in energy storage. This aligns perfectly with what we’re seeing across the […]
How Trump’s New Bill Impacts the 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit: What Homeowners and Businesses Need to Know
In July 2025, President Trump signed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which rapidly alters the landscape for solar incentives in the U.S. While the 30% Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) remains intact through 2025, OBBBA enforces hard cutoffs for certain programs and adds new sourcing restrictions. This guide gives you […]
Everything You Need To Know About New Jersey’s TREC, The Transition Solar Incentive Program
New Jersey has always been one of the best states for solar: higher-than-average electricity rates and strong solar incentives have helped thousands of New Jerseyans achieve quick payback periods on their solar investments. Above all, the state’s renewable portfolio standard and associated solar renewable energy certificate (SREC) market have been instrumental towards growing solar throughout […]
How to take advantage of solar investment tax credit for energy storage
The federal solar tax credit, also known as the investment tax credit (ITC), is one of the best financial incentives for solar in the United States. It allows you to deduct 26 percent of the cost of a solar energy system from your federal taxes, and there’s no cap on its value. The average […]
