US adds 7.4 GW of clean power in Q1 2025, led by solar and storage
The United States also installed a record 1.6 GW of grid-scale energy storage in the first quarter of 2025, according to a report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP).
South Africa’s BESIPPPP Window 3 ends with two big winners
South Africa has approved 616MW in new battery storage projects as part of its energy storage scheme, a $530 million investment boosting national grid capacity and championing local industry wins.
Search4solar launches sale of secondhand solar modules
Search4solar, a solar panel trading platform based in the Netherlands, is urging developers, installers and governments to reuse second-life modules, with more than 100,000 used panels currently in stock.
Pakistan’s net-metering capacity hits 5.3 GW
Pakistan’s net-metered solar capacity has hit 5.3 GW, driven by surging rooftop installations and record solar imports from China.
Brazil generates 88% of power from renewables in 2024
Brazil’s electricity mix was 88% renewable in 2024, with wind and solar supplying about 24% of total demand, according to new data from state-owned energy agency Empresa de Pesquisa Energetica (EPE).
EU plans 2025 energy storage package
The European Commission says it will introduce an energy storage package in 2025, as outlined in a new report on progress by member states toward 2030 clean energy targets.
Mongolia kicks off solar tender
The Mongolian government is seeking an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor to build a 19.8 MW solar plant in western part of the country. The deadline for applications is July 16.
Meyer Burger’s German subsidiaries file for insolvency
Meyer Burger said it filed for insolvency for its German subsidiaries, following intensive efforts to keep Meyer Burger Industries GmbH and Meyer Burger Germany GmbH operational.
Colombia announces 19 measures to unblock renewable energy projects
Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has presented a package of inter-institutional actions to expedite environmental licensing, prior consultation, and connection of renewable energy projects, with the goal of incorporating more capacity into the national electricity system.
US clean energy sector takes $14 billion hit as tax credits face repeal
More than $14 billion in US clean energy projects and 10,000 announced jobs have been canceled in 2025, with further losses expected if the “Big, Beautiful Bill” advances in the US Senate, according to E2.
