Bangladesh opens public land to utility-scale solar under PPP model
Bangladesh has introduced a new regulatory framework to develop utility-scale solar projects on land owned by public agencies, with the Bangladesh Power Development Board acting as the contracting authority.
European electricity prices increase despite falling gas prices
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s latest analysis finds the weekly average electricity price was above €95 ($111.70)/MWh last week in all major European markets except France, Portugal and Spain. These three countries each set new records for solar energy production for a day in April last Friday, recording 145 GWh, 26 GWh and 213 GWh respectively.
How to operate PV-driven residential heat pumps under time-varying tariffs
Researchers in the United Kingdom developed a scheduling model for residential heat pumps that reduces electricity costs while maintaining thermal comfort under dynamic tariffs and uncertain rooftop PV generation. It optimizes when to use grid power, PV energy, and building thermal storage.
The world added 605 GW of new PV capacity in 2025, says IEA
Latest report from the International Energy Agency says last year’s 600 TWh increase in solar PV was the largest-ever electricity generation increase by any source in one year, outside of periods of post-crisis recovery.
UK tries to break gas link with voluntary long-term fixed price contracts for all renewables
UK solar plants without fixed-price contracts will be offered voluntary long-term fixed-price agreements under a new “Wholesale Contracts for Difference” regime from 2026. The policy seeks to reduce exposure to volatile wholesale prices driven by gas.
Insurance premiums trending down despite severe weather threat for solar
Insurance premiums for renewable energy projects in Australia are expected to decrease this year despite natural catastrophe and extreme weather exposures remaining a major concern, particularly for large-scale solar asset owners and investors.
Permitting headwinds, geopolitics drive North American solar PPA prices higher in Q1
A report from LevelTen Energy finds North American solar PPA prices rose 4.6% in the first quarter of 2026 as developers navigate a complex regulatory and geopolitical environment.
California powers its massive water pumps with 105 MW solar project
California is putting the sun to work on the heavy lift that keeps California hydrated.
Philippines adds 899 MW of solar in 2025
Figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency say the Philippines’ cumulative solar capacity neared 3.9 GW by the end of last year. Deployment rates look set to increase in the coming years, led by a gigawatt-sized pipeline of projects procured under the country’s green energy auctions.
Jinko Power enters data center business with 1 GW project in China
Jinko Power signed a framework agreement with Zhongwei to develop a 1 GW data center in Ningxia, marking its entry into green computing under China’s “Eastern Data, Western Computing” initiative. The project, however, remains subject to approvals and funding scrutiny.
