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The US solar project pipeline expanded by 88% in the twelve months through October 2026, yet close to half of all utility-scale projects never reach completion, according to pv magazine. Data compiled by software supplier PVcase, drawing on a survey of utility-scale solar professionals, points to recurring patterns behind these failures, though the source notes that every project is distinct.
The findings suggest that common failure modes can be identified across the sector despite the uniqueness of individual developments. The source does not specify which failure modes were most prevalent or the size of the survey sample.
The publication also highlighted a series of industry events, including a session on solar quality and outstanding technical risks, alongside discussions of cybersecurity and procurement questions facing European solar projects in 2027 and beyond. A separate session was scheduled to address Europe’s solar and storage markets for 2027 and the business cases for co-locating solar with storage across three markets.
The pipeline growth figure and the completion shortfall together indicate that volume in early-stage development does not reliably translate into operating capacity. The source did not provide a breakdown of where attrition occurs within the project lifecycle.
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