Markets & Policy
In highly regulated energy markets, policy decisions can make or break new technologies, strategies, and even entire industries.
Support from policymakers, in the form of procurement exercises, priority dispatch, tax incentives and a wealth of other instruments, has been vital to the global solar industry’s success, and new mechanisms to support growth in energy storage are an increasingly important part of the story today.
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Polysilicon prices in a fragile balance
China’s photovoltaic market has shown tentative signs of stabilization over the past month, following an extended period of sharp price declines across the supply chain. The China Mono Premium – OPIS’ assessment for mono-grade polysilicon used in n-type ingot production – remained unchanged for a fourth consecutive week at CNY 34.071 ($5)/kg, or CNY 0.072/W. Before this stabilization, the benchmark had declined continuously for several weeks beginning in late February, falling by more than 33% from end-February levels.
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Energy Start-up Map: From project development and battery hardware to battery diagnostics and flexibility marketing
As part of our “Start-up of the Month” series—published by pv magazine in collaboration with Vireo Ventures—we invited start-ups to submit information about their companies. Ninety-one responded. We have categorized them and provide an overview of their fields of activity, target audiences, and business models in a market overview.
Nextpower to acquire Zimmermann PV Steel in $378 million transaction
US company Nextpower has announced plans to acquire German PV mounting systems supplier Zimmermann PV Steel, in a transaction worth around €330 million ($378 million) in cash and stocks. The deal is subject to closing conditions and regulatory review, expected to close in fiscal 2027.
Revenue stacking, trust, and performance: What it takes to win Europe’s C&I market
Europe’s C&I solar and storage market is entering a strong growth phase, supported by rising demand, stable installer capacity, and accelerating adoption of integrated energy solutions like storage, EMS, and EV charging. Success is increasingly driven not by price alone, but by trust, innovation, ESG performance, and long-term bankability across manufacturers and solution providers.
Utility-scale solar uses only 0.07% of U.S. prime farmland, says SEIA
Released ahead of the U.S. Senate’s consideration of the 2026 farm bill, data shows that land used for utility-scale solar does not exceed 0.5% of prime farmland in any state, and is dwarfed by land used for golf courses and suburban development.
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Asian demand for German solar equipment rising outside of China, says VDMA
Report by the German Engineering Federation reveals impact of U.S. and EU trade cases against Chinese solar producers as demand from China slows, replaced by notable increase in other East Asian countries. Book to bill ratio reaches 1.5.
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