Poland’s micro-solar growth slows slightly in 2024
Poland’s micro-scale solar sector grew to 1.5 million systems and 12.7 GW in 2024, with slower growth in both new installations and energy exports, according to the country’s energy regulator.
Glint Solar unveils software for early-stage BESS projects
The Norwegian PV planning software company has released a new product for prospecting, analysis, and design of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects at the early stage.
EBRD launches tender for 28 MW of solar in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has kicked off a tender for 28 MW of solar projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina under state utility EPBiH’s plan to deploy 195 MW of PV capacity.
Unsolicited rooftop solar sales subject to ‘super complaint’ in Australia
Australia’s consumer watchdog is being urged to ban the unsolicited sale of solar products with a national advocacy group saying the “harmful” practice is degrading trust in the solar industry and government schemes and discouraging people from participating in the transition to clean energy.
US total solar capacity to reach 182 GW by end of 2026
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) says cumulative solar installations are expected to double from 91 GW to 182 GW from the end of 2023 to the end of 2026. Meanwhile, battery energy storage capacity is expected to grow 70% in 2025 alone.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Polysilicon output rises, stirring oversupply fears
China’s polysilicon and solar module prices held steady this week amid low trading volumes, but softening producer quotes and rising output across the supply chain signaled mounting oversupply risks.
India installs 24 GW of solar in fiscal 2025
India added 23.8 GW of new solar capacity in fiscal 2025, up 58.5% year on year, according to JMK Research.
Zimbabwe seeking contractor for 5 MW of solar
The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) has started accepting bids for a turnkey engineering, procurement, construction, financing, and operations and maintenance (EPC+F+OM) contractor for a 5 MW solar project.
IEA’s World Energy Outlook systemically underestimates solar PV development
Since 1993, the World Energy Outlook (WEO) of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has been an authoritative report on energy statistics and guiding future energy supply and demand developments. An examination of these reports, however, indicates that even the most progressive of WEO scenarios has vastly underestimated the growth of renewable energy technologies, especially solar PV.
Meyer Burger reports 2024 EBITDA loss of $257 million
Meyer Burger has posted a CHF 210.4 million ($256.7 million) EBITDA loss for fiscal 2024, on sales of approximately €75 million. The Swiss PV manufacturer says its future is “highly uncertain” as it seeks new financing and works on restructuring plans to remain operational.
