Energy communities should be supported via network tariff adjustments
New research from Belgium shows that energy-sharing alone is not attractive enough for citizens and businesses willing adopt solar through an energy community. According to the study, policy support for energy communities should take the form of network tariff adjustments reflecting the community’s measurable benefits for the distribution grid.
Waaree Energies acquires Enel Green Power’s Indian unit
Waaree Energies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Enel Green Power India (EGP India).
China reviewing anti-dumping duties on solar-grade silicon from US, South Korea
The Chinese government says it will review 2014 anti-dumping duties on US and South Korean polysilicon imports, and will maintain them during its investigation, which was requested by 13 Chinese manufacturers.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Aiko Solar starts making back contact PV panels
Aiko Solar has started production at its Jinan factory, its third facility for n-type all-back-contact solar modules. The plant is designed for 30 GW of solar cell and panel capacity, with the first 10 GW phase set to reach full output by late 2025.
Italy increases incentives for EU-made solar modules
Italy has expanded incentives for PV projects using EU-made modules under its Transizione 5.0 Tax Credit scheme, offering up to 35% coverage and higher calculation bases for high-efficiency cells and modules.
World’s largest compressed air energy storage facility commences full operation in China
A 300 MW compressed air energy storage (CAES) power station utilizing two underground salt caverns in central China’s Hubei Province was successfully connected to the grid at full capacity, making it the largest operating project of the kind in the world.
India adds record 24.5 GW of solar in 2024
India installed a record 24.5 GW of solar capacity in 2024, marking its highest annual additions to date.
European solar market 2024-2025: balancing growth, challenges and opportunities
Markus Hoehner and Rajan Kalsotra, CEO and Senior Consultant at the Bonn-based EUPD Research, discuss the growth trajectory, challenges and opportunities within the EU solar PV market, focusing on policy support, pricing trends, module shipments and future projections.
Higher gas prices drive some European electricity prices upwards
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting says TTF gas futures hit their highest settlement price since October 2023 in early January 2025, driving up electricity prices in several major European markets.
Japan keeps lead in solid-state battery development
While China, South Korea, Europe, and the United States are also engaged in active development of all solid-state batteries, Japan is leading the charge, offering generous subsidies to technology proponents.
