Chinese PV Industry Brief: Solar stocks slide as US tariffs stoke concerns
Chinese solar stocks tumbled on April 7 after the US government announced new tariffs, with more than 120 PV-related shares falling and over 85 dropping more than 10%. Analysts downplayed the impact, citing the US market’s limited role in global solar demand.
EU opens €600 million call for cross-border energy infrastructure projects
The European Union has launched a €600 million ($662.6 million) call for proposals to fund cross-border energy infrastructure projects that will connect or impact the energy systems of two or more member states. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 16.
IEA blames slowdown in energy innovation on market uncertainty
The International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that energy innovation is slowing as shifting priorities and financing changes hinder progress, despite past investments driving economic and security gains.
Czechia reinvests in loan scheme for C&I solar, storage installations
Czechia has increased funding for its interest-free loan program for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar and storage projects to CZK 3 billion ($132.2 million) after strong demand exhausted the previous budget.
Carbon secures €2 million for solar gigafactory, launches crowdfunding
Carbon has obtained €2 million ($2.1 million) from 11 independent power producers (IPPs) and two consulting firms to support its new gigafactory project in France. The French solar module maker is also launching a crowdfunding campaign to raise at least €1 million.
Ardian acquires Akuo
France-based Akuo currently operates a 1.9 GW renewable energy plant portfolio.
New interactive map of renewable energy capture prices in Europe
Platts has launched an “interactive explorer” tool that shows the capture price received by wind and solar power assets, using hourly production and monthly average price data for Spain, Germany, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom.
Israel plans two different tariffs for rooftop solar under net metering
Israel is considering two new tariff rates for selling excess electricity from home solar installations back to the grid. The first will offer a higher rate for the first five years, before dropping beneath the current rate, while the second will link the tariff to inflation. A consultation is open until April 4.
Corporate PPAs with variable price structure achieve higher performance
Researchers in Portugal have simulated 800 power purchase agreemeents across eight different contract type and have found that contracts with a variable price structure achieve higher performance. Their analysis considered net present value, contract performance deviation and volume residual as the main indicators.
Key takeaways from Solar Solutions Amsterdam 2025
The Solar Solutions Amsterdam 2025 trade show highlighted the shift in Europe toward smarter, scalable energy systems, showcasing innovations in residential and commercial solar technology as demand for integrated, flexible solutions continues to grow.
