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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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Since 2024, solar tracker companies in North America have invested more than $1.6 billion in corporate acquisitions, expanding beyond solar mounting to enter adjacent segments of the clean energy value chain. The majority of this capital has circulated within the United States, led by North America’s largest tracker suppliers. Lorenz Golser of S&P Global sees a wider strategy to build a one-stop shop for clean energy.
Oct 12, 2026
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France defines terms for long-term capacity auction
France’s energy regulator has proposed the parameters for the country’s first long-term capacity auction, covering the winter of 2030-31. The auction will target 82 GW of capacity, including 3 GW eligible for multi-year contracts, as France seeks to safeguard electricity supplies while limiting costs for consumers.
Eskom kicks off tender for 6 GW of renewables-plus-storage
South African utility Eskom has launched a qualification process to select strategic partners for up to 6 GW of renewable energy and storage projects. The portfolio will include at least 2 GW of solar and 1 GW/4 GWh of battery storage, with selected developers joining a five-year co-development and investment framework.
South Korea details auction market to replace renewable quota system
Draft rules for South Korea’s new renewables auction market provide for monthly difference payments from Korea Electric Power Corp. (Kepco), a separate track for projects up to 500 kW, and an exit route for renewable energy certificate (REC) spot-market sellers.
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France defines terms for long-term capacity auction
France’s energy regulator has proposed the parameters for the country’s first long-term capacity auction, covering the winter of 2030-31. The auction will target 82 GW of capacity, including 3 GW eligible for multi-year contracts, as France seeks to safeguard electricity supplies while limiting costs for consumers.
Eskom kicks off tender for 6 GW of renewables-plus-storage
South African utility Eskom has launched a qualification process to select strategic partners for up to 6 GW of renewable energy and storage projects. The portfolio will include at least 2 GW of solar and 1 GW/4 GWh of battery storage, with selected developers joining a five-year co-development and investment framework.
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South Korea details auction market to replace renewable quota system
Draft rules for South Korea’s new renewables auction market provide for monthly difference payments from Korea Electric Power Corp. (Kepco), a separate track for projects up to 500 kW, and an exit route for renewable energy certificate (REC) spot-market sellers.
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Follow the money
Since 2024, solar tracker companies in North America have invested more than $1.6 billion in corporate acquisitions, expanding beyond solar mounting to enter adjacent segments of the clean energy value chain. The majority of this capital has circulated within the United States, led by North America’s largest tracker suppliers. Lorenz Golser of S&P Global sees a wider strategy to build a one-stop shop for clean energy.
Brazil’s retail electricity market opening raises credit and liquidity concerns, study finds
A study based on 88,000 consumer units participating in subscription-based solar generation schemes in Brazil has identified a 17% average monthly payment delinquency rate and 4% monthly customer churn. The findings highlight potential credit, liquidity and consumer protection challenges as the country prepares to open its free electricity market to low-voltage consumers.
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