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In highly regulated energy markets, policy decisions can make or break new technologies, strategies, and even entire industries.
Support from policymakers, in the form of procurement exercises, priority dispatch, tax incentives and a wealth of other instruments, has been vital to the global solar industry’s success, and new mechanisms to support growth in energy storage are an increasingly important part of the story today.
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Flexibility as an asset
The Iberian Peninsula is emerging as a key test case for hybrid PV and battery storage, driven less by inherent project attractiveness and more by mounting pressure on standalone solar. As merchant exposure, price cannibalization and curtailment risks intensify, co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming a tool to stabilize revenues rather than unlock upside. In this context, aggregator contracts are evolving toward more flexible, merchant-driven structures. Everoze Partner Ana Bamonde explores this shift and what it means for the structuring, financing and operation of hybrid assets in Iberia.
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IEA PVPS updates benchmark PV life cycle inventory with 83 factory assessments
IEA-PVPS has released an updated 2026 Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) report, providing more representative data on PV manufacturing, energy use, emissions, recycling, and end-of-life processes. The update highlights major improvements in silicon recycling, wafer efficiency, and reduced environmental impacts across PV supply chains.
Rising gas costs push European electricity prices higher
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s latest analysis finds the weekly average electricity price stood in excess of €110 ($125.51)/MWh across most of Europe’s main electricity markets last week as gas futures prices reached their highest level since March.
Renewables met 68% of Brazil’s electricity demand during FIFA World Cup
Brazil’s power system handled record World Cup demand swings without supply disruptions, with renewable energy sources providing 86% of electricity generation during the tournament. Advance planning and enhanced grid monitoring enabled the operator to manage rapid load increases of up to 12.8 GW following matches.
Germany’s degraded peatlands offer up to 268 GW of solar potential
Fraunhofer ISE has identified up to 268 GW of solar potential on degraded peatlands in Germany. A new guidance document outlines how peatland PV projects can support emissions reductions while creating new opportunities for landowners and farmers.
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IEA PVPS updates benchmark PV life cycle inventory with 83 factory assessments
IEA-PVPS has released an updated 2026 Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) report, providing more representative data on PV manufacturing, energy use, emissions, recycling, and end-of-life processes. The update highlights major improvements in silicon recycling, wafer efficiency, and reduced environmental impacts across PV supply chains.
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Rising gas costs push European electricity prices higher
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s latest analysis finds the weekly average electricity price stood in excess of €110 ($125.51)/MWh across most of Europe’s main electricity markets last week as gas futures prices reached their highest level since March.
Renewables met 68% of Brazil’s electricity demand during FIFA World Cup
Brazil’s power system handled record World Cup demand swings without supply disruptions, with renewable energy sources providing 86% of electricity generation during the tournament. Advance planning and enhanced grid monitoring enabled the operator to manage rapid load increases of up to 12.8 GW following matches.
Flexibility as an asset
The Iberian Peninsula is emerging as a key test case for hybrid PV and battery storage, driven less by inherent project attractiveness and more by mounting pressure on standalone solar. As merchant exposure, price cannibalization and curtailment risks intensify, co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming a tool to stabilize revenues rather than unlock upside. In this context, aggregator contracts are evolving toward more flexible, merchant-driven structures. Everoze Partner Ana Bamonde explores this shift and what it means for the structuring, financing and operation of hybrid assets in Iberia.
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Germany’s degraded peatlands offer up to 268 GW of solar potential
Fraunhofer ISE has identified up to 268 GW of solar potential on degraded peatlands in Germany. A new guidance document outlines how peatland PV projects can support emissions reductions while creating new opportunities for landowners and farmers.
Segen shifts beyond solar distribution with new finance tools and full home electrification strategy
New Segen UK & Ireland managing director tells pv magazine he plans to build on technology and training investment as company eyes opportunity in households electrification. More detail on new residential finance offer expected soon.
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