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Sarawak Energy says it will grant rebates of up to $2,800 for PV systems planned to operate under Malaysia’s net metering scheme.

At the Solar & Storage Live trade fair, Swiss and European wholesalers were represented with products from manufacturers in Germany, Lithuania, Norway, Switzerland, and, of course, China. Some manufacturers also had their own booths, and there was also a new area for installers.

Gautam Solar has introduced 630 W R-Series tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules for utility-scale PV projects, approved under India’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Solar module manufacturer Solx, a new player in the industry, is expected to soon open Puerto Rico’s first module manufacturing factory.

ReNew Energy Global Plc (ReNew) cut solar equipment prices after India lowered its goods and services tax (GST), which is expected to reduce costs for utility projects, rooftop systems, and farm pumps.

Many homeowners assume leased or loaned solar systems will boost their home’s value, but outstanding loans often drag down equity instead.

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and Industrial Development Bank of Turkey (TSKB) have each contributed $32.5 million toward a senior debt financing package for a 100 MW solar project in southern Turkey.

Extreme weather is no longer a rare event for PV sites across the United States. It’s a costly, recurring reality eroding performance, reliability, and profitability. Wayne Burnett, chief strategy officer and chief technology officer at sensor equipment supplier EKO Instruments, offers insights from projects in hard-hit regions. With lessons learned from the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, he examines how these are shaping best practices for long-term energy yield and resilience.

The annual European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (EU PVSEC) got underway today, this year in Bilbao. Conversations on the first morning focused on the need for strong policy support across multiple areas of renewable energy. While the week is sure to be filled with new ideas on the technological side, it’s clear that ensuring policies to support further growth in renewable energy is a growing challenge. Those working in the solar industry and research community need to reach a wider audience, and one that may not be as easy to convince.

The first phase of the Karbala solar power plant, totaling 22 MW, is now online. Its capacity is expected to reach 75 MW within the next two moves, ahead of a final 300 MW target.