Taiwan to revise environmental impact rules amid floating solar scrutiny
The Taiwanese government has revealed plans to update environmental impact assessment (EIA) standards for solar projects, following storm-related damage to installations and growing public concern over floating PV deployment.
Australian-made solar microgrid system enters US market
Australian manufacturer PHNXX has broken into the United States market, teaming with microgrid system and software manufacturer Paired Power to launch a portable solar-powered stand-alone power system that can be installed and generating electricity within a single day.
Engie India eyes 7 GW of hybrid and storage-backed renewables by 2030
Hybrid integration, digital optimization, and rising corporate demand are defining India’s next renewable phase, says Engie India’s Shantanu Upasani.
Dutch energy suppliers update electricity origin reporting after review
The Dutch energy regulator has confirmed that all energy suppliers now provide verified electricity origin data, improving transparency for households and businesses.
Panasonic supplies hydrogen fuel cell and solar system to Osaka Metro
Panasonic has provided transit operator Osaka Metro with a combined hydrogen fuel cell and solar power system, underscoring the Japanese conglomerate’s growing focus on industrial hydrogen applications.
Japan’s Aomori prefecture sets capacity tax on large wind, solar
Japan’s Aomori prefecture is introducing a capacity-based levy on large onshore wind and solar projects, using zoning criteria to align renewable expansion with environmental, historical, and cultural priorities.
Japan launches R&D call for tandem perovskite solar cell mass production
Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) is accepting proposals for a six-year R&D program to advance large-scale manufacturing technologies and field testing of next-generation tandem perovskite solar cells.
Japan launches subsidies to accelerate perovskite solar deployment
The Japanese government has launched applications for two targeted funding schemes to accelerate deployment of lightweight perovskite solar tech and incentivize battery-backed systems that enhance grid resilience and economic viability.
US steel crunch puts solar deployment plans at risk
With US domestic steel mills booked solid through 2025, a sudden doubling of tariffs on imported steel has created a critical bottleneck for American industries. The move, which hits specialized Indian steel particularly hard, is now delaying projects for builders and renewable energy developers who rely on steady, affordable supply.
NEDO outlines R&D concepts to expand solar adoption in Japan
Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has launched a 2025–29 project with 24 themes to advance the development of next-generation solar cells, site-specific systems, grid stability, and recycling in line with its carbon neutrality goal.
