Australia eyes resale certification to curb solar panel waste
University of South Australia researchers have proposed national certification and digital tracking systems to enable the reuse of second-hand solar panels and reduce landfill waste.
Over 6 GW of solar approved under Malaysia’s large-scale solar program
Malaysia’s large-scale solar scheme (LSS) has approved 6,028 MW of solar capacity to 117 companies across six bidding rounds to date, according to the country’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation.
Eastman introduces integrated inverter-battery system for solar users
India’s Eastman Auto & Power has unveiled a plug-and-play inverter with a built-in lithium-ion battery, targeting simpler and more efficient solar use for households and small businesses.
US solar module prices rise in Q3 amid policy-driven demand
US solar module prices climbed in the third quarter of 2025 as developers accelerated purchases to meet federal tax credit deadlines and navigate import restrictions.
Vanuatu runs tender for supply, installation of solar systems
A tender is open in Vanuatu to deliver eight solar water pump systems and 24 standalone solar PV systems. The deadline to submit expressions of interest is October 27.
Shell, QAES unveil immersion-cooled battery system in China
Shell and Chongqing-based QAES have introduced what they call the world’s first immersion-cooled battery system, adapting data-center cooling methods to grid-scale energy storage.
Large-scale PV faces market contraction in Brazil
In the first nine months of 2025, Brazil added 1,718 GW of utility-scale solar generation capacity to its electricity matrix, up from 4 GW in the same period in 2024.
Japan’s Aomori prefecture sets capacity tax on large wind, solar
Japan’s Aomori prefecture is introducing a capacity-based levy on large onshore wind and solar projects, using zoning criteria to align renewable expansion with environmental, historical, and cultural priorities.
Czechia expands rules for agrivoltaics, permits vertical installations
Amendments to rules governing agrivoltaics in Czechia mean it will now be possible to deploy vertical agrivoltaics, or have installations on arable land if vegetables with high or very high labor intensity are grown at least once every three years.
India’s large-scale solar expansion faces land, technical, climate hurdles
Developers are navigating fragmented land constraints, transmission limits, and extreme weather conditions as India scales utility-scale solar to meet its 2030 clean energy targets.
