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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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Oil in turmoil, solar stays stable
Soaring energy costs have grabbed headlines around the world the past two months, but prices across the solar supply chain are marching to their own beat, writes Hanwei Wu of OPIS. Oversupply in Asia continues to distort markets, with either sharp price falls or tepid price gains.
May 25, 2026
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China proposes PV product grading system in bid to drive industry consolidation
China has proposed a PV product grading system that classifies modules into three quality tiers based on reliability, performance, and environmental attributes. The framework is expected to influence procurement, financing, and insurance decisions in a bid to drive industry consolidation.
The real cybersecurity debate around chinese inverters is only just beginning
The European Commission’s move to restrict funding for projects using high-risk inverter vendors marks a turning point for solar cybersecurity. In this article, Uri Sadot, founder of SolarDefend and a longtime renewable energy cybersecurity specialist, explains why banning Chinese inverters may support Europe’s strategic independence, but will not solve the sector’s cybersecurity challenge. The road to greater security must include clear technical standards, stronger asset visibility and practical implementation of NIS2.
Renewables shield Spain from energy crisis as gas sets electricity price in only 9% of hours
A report by the British consultancy Ember estimates that renewables shielded Spain from the gas crisis, saving households an average of €10 per month while Europe faced its second gas price crisis in five years.
Austria allocates €12 million for solar-plus-storage rebates
Austria will open its second 2026 PV funding round on June 17 with a total budget of €12 million, while continuing incentives for battery storage and European-made components. The first funding round showed strong demand and a clear shift toward PV-plus-storage systems, with around 90% of applications including batteries.
Cyprus curtails 65% of solar generation in January–May 2026
Cyprus curtailed 162 GWh of renewable energy in the first five months of 2026, equivalent to over 65% of potential solar generation, as grid constraints and must-run conventional units continue to limit renewable output. Curtailment is increasingly affecting residential PV systems, raising concerns over project viability amid falling wholesale prices and a lack of compensation.
Australian farmers call for on-farm electricification and clean tech support
A new report released by clean energy advocacy group Farmers for Climate Action outlines a roadmap to help the agricultural sector accelerate the shift from imported fuel dependence to locally produced, lower-cost, more resilient energy systems.
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China proposes PV product grading system in bid to drive industry consolidation
China has proposed a PV product grading system that classifies modules into three quality tiers based on reliability, performance, and environmental attributes. The framework is expected to influence procurement, financing, and insurance decisions in a bid to drive industry consolidation.
The real cybersecurity debate around chinese inverters is only just beginning
The European Commission’s move to restrict funding for projects using high-risk inverter vendors marks a turning point for solar cybersecurity. In this article, Uri Sadot, founder of SolarDefend and a longtime renewable energy cybersecurity specialist, explains why banning Chinese inverters may support Europe’s strategic independence, but will not solve the sector’s cybersecurity challenge. The road to greater security must include clear technical standards, stronger asset visibility and practical implementation of NIS2.
Renewables shield Spain from energy crisis as gas sets electricity price in only 9% of hours
A report by the British consultancy Ember estimates that renewables shielded Spain from the gas crisis, saving households an average of €10 per month while Europe faced its second gas price crisis in five years.
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Austria allocates €12 million for solar-plus-storage rebates
Austria will open its second 2026 PV funding round on June 17 with a total budget of €12 million, while continuing incentives for battery storage and European-made components.
The first funding round showed strong demand and a clear shift toward PV-plus-storage systems, with around 90% of applications including batteries.
Cyprus curtails 65% of solar generation in January–May 2026
Cyprus curtailed 162 GWh of renewable energy in the first five months of 2026, equivalent to over 65% of potential solar generation, as grid constraints and must-run conventional units continue to limit renewable output. Curtailment is increasingly affecting residential PV systems, raising concerns over project viability amid falling wholesale prices and a lack of compensation.
Australian farmers call for on-farm electricification and clean tech support
A new report released by clean energy advocacy group Farmers for Climate Action outlines a roadmap to help the agricultural sector accelerate the shift from imported fuel dependence to locally produced, lower-cost, more resilient energy systems.
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‘If I notice a woman being interrupted or overlooked, I intentionally bring the word back to her’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Josefin Berg, Associate Director – Renewables Markets – Horizons at S&P Global. She warns that the so-called “eclipse” moments, when women are interrupted or overshadowed in discussions, require vigilant, inclusive leadership that actively restores and amplifies overlooked voices.
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