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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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Ireland’s leap of faith to power data centers
Under Ireland’s Large Energy User Action Plan (LEAP), 10 MW-plus data centers must provide at least 80% of their energy demand through new onsite renewable energy generation and storage. But whether data centers can meaningfully contribute to Ireland’s decarbonization depends on the success of its grid buildout, reports Blathnaid O’Dea.
Aug 12, 2026
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The Hydrogen Stream: Commissioning begins for 2.2 GW Neom H2 project in Saudi Arabia
In other news, the Schleswig-Holstein Ministry of Energy Transition reportedly confirmed the cancellation of the 2.1 GW HyScale 100 electrolyzer project at a German refinery, with a lack of planning certainty cited among the reasons. Power to Hydrogen has begun installing a 500 kW AEM electrolyzer in Antwerp, while Hystar and BHEL are partnering on local PEM electrolyzer manufacturing in India, and Italy has launched a €400 million annual renewable hydrogen support scheme.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Longi plans 100 MW perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell pilot line
In other news, Tongwei advanced its planned acquisition of polysilicon maker Lihao Clean Energy to the final negotiation stage, while Trina Solar outlined plans for THBC mass production in H2 2026 and GW-scale perovskite tandem capacity by 2029.
What makes women join, stay and progress in Solar+?
This week, Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) announces its first contribution to SolarPower Europe’s Solar Jobs Report 2026. The article will explore women’s representation across the Solar+ industries and the factors influencing their attraction, retention and career progression. But to tell that story, WiSEu needs data, and this is where your voice is needed.
Ukraine specifies hours eligible for rooftop PV feed-in tariff
Ukraine has introduced time windows for electricity generated by household PV systems to qualify for the green tariff, with different periods applying in summer and winter. The rules also appear to prevent battery-discharged electricity outside these windows from receiving the green tariff.
France extends tax credit for cleantech industry for 3 years
France is extending its C3IV green industry tax credit to support investment across the battery, wind, solar and heat pump value chains, as part of its reindustrialization strategy. The extension is expected to support around 40 projects by 2030.
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The Hydrogen Stream: Commissioning begins for 2.2 GW Neom H2 project in Saudi Arabia
In other news, the Schleswig-Holstein Ministry of Energy Transition reportedly confirmed the cancellation of the 2.1 GW HyScale 100 electrolyzer project at a German refinery, with a lack of planning certainty cited among the reasons.
Power to Hydrogen has begun installing a 500 kW AEM electrolyzer in Antwerp, while Hystar and BHEL are partnering on local PEM electrolyzer manufacturing in India, and Italy has launched a €400 million annual renewable hydrogen support scheme.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Longi plans 100 MW perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell pilot line
In other news, Tongwei advanced its planned acquisition of polysilicon maker Lihao Clean Energy to the final negotiation stage, while Trina Solar outlined plans for THBC mass production in H2 2026 and GW-scale perovskite tandem capacity by 2029.
What makes women join, stay and progress in Solar+?
This week, Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) announces its first contribution to SolarPower Europe’s Solar Jobs Report 2026. The article will explore women’s representation across the Solar+ industries and the factors influencing their attraction, retention and career progression. But to tell that story, WiSEu needs data, and this is where your voice is needed.
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Ukraine specifies hours eligible for rooftop PV feed-in tariff
Ukraine has introduced time windows for electricity generated by household PV systems to qualify for the green tariff, with different periods applying in summer and winter. The rules also appear to prevent battery-discharged electricity outside these windows from receiving the green tariff.
France extends tax credit for cleantech industry for 3 years
France is extending its C3IV green industry tax credit to support investment across the battery, wind, solar and heat pump value chains, as part of its reindustrialization strategy. The extension is expected to support around 40 projects by 2030.
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India on track for record 50 GW of solar installations in 2026
India is on track to install a record 50 GW of solar capacity in 2026, driven by a rush to meet the ALMM-II deadline despite emerging cell supply constraints. Wood Mackenzie expects the resulting supply crunch to push system prices higher through 2027, while greater domestic manufacturing capacity gradually eases pressure.
Brazil’s curtailment compensation offer attracts 1,539 solar and wind plant operators
A total of 1,539 solar and wind power plants representing around 53 GW have applied to Brazil’s compensation mechanism for eligible curtailment events. The final compensation amounts will be determined by the applicable methodology, project contracts and assessment of eligible curtailment events.
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