Markets & Policy
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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Indian PV at a turning point
As module manufacturing capacity outpaces domestic demand, India’s solar industry is entering a new phase, where vertical integration, disciplined investment, higher utilization and access to new markets will be critical for sustaining growth. Uma Gupta reports.
Oct 31, 2026
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Hanwha Q-Cells shifts focus to research and development in Europe
Hanwha Q Cells has denied rumors of a market exit but confirmed plans to focus its European operations on research and development. The restructuring will lead to job cuts in sales and business development, while the company expands its R&D workforce in Germany.
Key takeaways from All Energy Australia 2026
The outlook for Australia’s renewable energy transition appears positive with supportive government policies and renewable energy targets, a surge in battery installations, and a strong pipeline of grid-scale solar and storage projects helping to fuel confidence.
Solar PV cuts Spain’s electricity costs by €17.02 billion over 18 months
A study by Spanish solar association UNEF estimates that solar PV generation reduced Spain’s wholesale electricity costs by €17.02 billion ($19.03 billion) between January 2025 and June 2026. Without solar generation, average daily market prices would have been 86% higher, according to the analysis.
Shenzhen Nanshan Power seeks majority stake in Trina Solar’s tracker business
Shenzhen Nanshan Power plans to acquire a 51% to 70% stake in Trina Solar’s tracker business through a cash transaction. The proposed deal could provide Trina Solar with additional capital as it navigates financial pressure and intensifying competition in China’s solar sector.
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Hanwha Q-Cells shifts focus to research and development in Europe
Hanwha Q Cells has denied rumors of a market exit but confirmed plans to focus its European operations on research and development. The restructuring will lead to job cuts in sales and business development, while the company expands its R&D workforce in Germany.
Key takeaways from All Energy Australia 2026
The outlook for Australia’s renewable energy transition appears positive with supportive government policies and renewable energy targets, a surge in battery installations, and a strong pipeline of grid-scale solar and storage projects helping to fuel confidence.
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Solar PV cuts Spain’s electricity costs by €17.02 billion over 18 months
A study by Spanish solar association UNEF estimates that solar PV generation reduced Spain’s wholesale electricity costs by €17.02 billion ($19.03 billion) between January 2025 and June 2026. Without solar generation, average daily market prices would have been 86% higher, according to the analysis.
Shenzhen Nanshan Power seeks majority stake in Trina Solar’s tracker business
Shenzhen Nanshan Power plans to acquire a 51% to 70% stake in Trina Solar’s tracker business through a cash transaction. The proposed deal could provide Trina Solar with additional capital as it navigates financial pressure and intensifying competition in China’s solar sector.
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Behind-the-meter generation could deliver five times more grid relief than data center load shifting
An Ember analysis finds that data center load shifting could reduce peak electricity demand by up to 1.5% in Ireland by 2030, offering limited grid flexibility. Behind-the-meter generation and storage could provide nearly five times more relief, with potential reductions of up to 2.7 GW in Texas.
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