The solar pipeline is growing. So why are more projects failing?
Solar professionals are more confident about growth than ever. But nearly half say at least half of the projects they work on never reach construction.
Based on insights from 405 solar professionals across the US, Germany, Spain, and Italy, The State of Solar Project Development 2026–2027 reveals where projects are losing momentum, what’s changing across development workflows, and where the industry sees the biggest opportunities to improve project success.
Discover:
Why project attrition is rising despite record confidence
Where projects are most likely to stall or fail
How fragmented tools and data are affecting development
How AI and BESS are reshaping solar workflows
What teams can do to move more projects from concept to construction
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