Italy issues special procedures for PV tenders over 1 MW with ‘non-Chinese’ components
The country aims to promote modules manufactured in the EU with new tender criteria. To this end, the government has introduced non-price-related tender criteria, making it one of the first EU countries to implement the NZIA guidelines.
ESMC calls for solar extension to carbon border adjustment mechanism
The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) is encouraging the European Commission to include solar modules, mounting systems and solar trackers in the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). It says the extension would support Europe’s solar market as Chinese manufacturers that export finished solar products to the EU are currently exempt from costs imposed under the policy.
South African regulator registers almost 2 GW of projects from April to June
South Africa’s national energy regulator registered 111 generation facilities between April and June this year, with solar the leading technology.
Netherlands registers record number of negative energy prices
The Netherlands recorded more negative energy price hours over the first eight months of this year than it did throughout 2024. Dutch research firm Stratergy says the correlation between solar production and negative price hours is “becoming increasingly strong.”
Japan to launch platform linking aggregators with FIP operators
Japan plans to launch an online platform by September 2025 linking aggregators with feed-in premium (FIP) operators to support grid integration, streamline solar battery installations, and improve planning and forecasting for renewable projects.
Renewables to drive construction surge in regional Australia
An “explosion” of renewable energy projects and associated infrastructure is expected to supercharge construction activity in regional Australia at twice the rate of work in capital cities over the next two years.
Mission Solar to debut new PV modules at RE+ 2025 in Las Vegas
Mission Solar will showcase new residential and commercial PV modules at the RE+ trade show in Las Vegas, including a 435 W N-type panel designed for rooftop projects.
Typhoon Danas damaged 135,000 solar panels in Taiwan
Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment found no abnormalities in water quality at the site of damaged solar panels following last month’s Typhoon Danas, after conducting water quality tests at impacted solar power plants.
Severe storm destroys 3.1 MW ground-mounted PV system in northern Italy
A severe storm destroyed a 3.18 MW ground-mounted PV plant in Verretto, Italy, leaving local residents without power for several hours before utility crews restored service with backup generation.
California asked to fine utilities $10 million for rooftop solar obstruction
A formal complaint was filed by the California Solar and Storage Association against electric utilities that are accused of routinely ignoring grid connection application timelines.
