SEIA unveils policy agenda to expand US solar, storage and grid reforms
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has unveiled a new policy agenda calling for US grid reforms, domestic supply chain investment, and wider solar and storage deployment to meet surging US power demand.
Montenegro utility launches 240 MWh battery storage tender
EPCG, Montenegro’s state utility, aims to procure two grid-scale battery storage systems (BESS) totaling 240 MWh in a €48 million ($55.9 million) tender.
Moldova brings 60 MW of solar online from first renewables auction
Moldova’s Ministry of Energy says 60 MW of solar awarded in the country’s first renewables auction is now online, with developers receiving 15-year fixed-price guarantees at MDL 1.16 ($0.069)/kWh.
Fraunhofer ISE defining test procedure for grid-forming inverters
The evaluation process, developed in collaboration with four German transmission system operators, has been carried out on seven European companies whose inverters range from kW to MW in size.
Chile moves on storage to ‘decarbonize the night’
Chile has emerged as a world leader in hybrid systems and standalone energy storage since implementing its Renewable Energy Storage and Electromobility Act in 2022. Ensuring projects are paid for injecting power into the grid during peak periods has supported growth, and ambitious battery energy storage system (BESS) targets are now being pursued to tackle curtailment.
Websol to expand solar cell, module capacity by 4 GW
Websol Energy System Ltd has approved the addition of 4 GW of solar cell and module manufacturing capacity, with a total investment of INR 3,000 crore. The manufacturer said the new cell capacity will be based on TOPCon technology.
Australia opens funding round for solar supply chain
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the second funding round of the AUD 1 billion ($652.7 million) Solar Sunshot program, releasing AUD 150 million dollars to stimulate the commercial domestic manufacture of critical segments of the solar supply chain.
US residential solar hits record-low $29,000 before incentives
US residential solar averaged a record-low $29,000 before incentives in the first half of 2025, while loan rates rose to 7.5% as demand softened, says EnergySage.
Türkiye deploys 3.1 GW of solar in H1
Türkiye’s cumulative solar capacity surpassed 23 GW in June, according to figures from energy thinktank Ember, exceeding the country’s target for 2025. However, a lack of connection capacity for future projects is threatening to slow deployment rates in the short to medium term.
Italy allocates 1.72 GW in rooftop PV tender for agricultural firms
The Italian government has awarded €2.35 billion ($2.74 billion) in subsidies to 22,942 rooftop solar projects totaling 1.72 GW, fully allocating the budget under its agrisolar program for agricultural firms.
