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Markets & Policy category

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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Markets & Policy

Indian PV at a turning point

As module manufacturing capacity outpaces domestic demand, India’s solar industry is entering a new phase, where vertical integration, disciplined investment, higher utilization and access to new markets will be critical for sustaining growth. Uma Gupta reports.

Uma Gupta

Oct 31, 2026

Markets & Policy

Hanwha Q-Cells shifts focus to research and development in Europe

Hanwha Q Cells has denied rumors of a market exit but confirmed plans to focus its European operations on research and development. The restructuring will lead to job cuts in sales and business development, while the company expands its R&D workforce in Germany.

Sandra Enkhardt

10 hours ago

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Markets & Policy

Germany awards 288 MW of solar in rooftop tender at average price of €0.0967/kWh

Germany’s latest rooftop solar tender received 177 bids totaling 347 MW, with 108 bids representing 208 MW ultimately awarded contracts.

Jochen Siemer

14 hours ago

Markets & Policy

Key takeaways from All Energy Australia 2026

The outlook for Australia’s renewable energy transition appears positive with supportive government policies and renewable energy targets, a surge in battery installations, and a strong pipeline of grid-scale solar and storage projects helping to fuel confidence.

David Carroll

14 hours ago

Markets & Policy

Solar PV cuts Spain’s electricity costs by €17.02 billion over 18 months

A study by Spanish solar association UNEF estimates that solar PV generation reduced Spain’s wholesale electricity costs by €17.02 billion ($19.03 billion) between January 2025 and June 2026. Without solar generation, average daily market prices would have been 86% higher, according to the analysis.

Pilar Sánchez Molina

15 hours ago

Markets & Policy

Shenzhen Nanshan Power seeks majority stake in Trina Solar’s tracker business

Shenzhen Nanshan Power plans to acquire a 51% to 70% stake in Trina Solar’s tracker business through a cash transaction. The proposed deal could provide Trina Solar with additional capital as it navigates financial pressure and intensifying competition in China’s solar sector.

Vincent Shaw

15 hours ago

Markets & Policy

Yingfa Ruineng establishes 7.5 GW PV manufacturing plant in Indonesia

The facility is the Chinese manufacturer’s first overseas base. It will produce n-type TOPCon solar cells for Indonesia’s domestic market while also acting as a regional supply hub for Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Patrick Jowett

16 hours ago

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Applications & Installations

LG plans to expand production in South Korea LG Electronics has decided to expand its production capacity at its production site in Gumi, South Korea. The reason has been stated as the strong global demand for its Cello-technology integrated modules.

Shamsiah Ali Oettinger

Aug 27, 2015

Applications & Installations

Solar can meet Western Australia's daytime power needs, says state minister Energy Minister for WA Mike Nahan reveals staunch support for solar technology at Energy in WA conference; capacity of installed PV in Perth metro area expected to double over next few years.

pv magazine

Aug 26, 2015

Markets & Policy

Hanwha Q Cells increases Q2 profit by 20% Second quarter financials for the Korean solar firm reveal a steady performance, with module shipments up 12.2% and revenues reaching $338 million.

Ian Clover

Aug 26, 2015

Applications & Installations

LDK Solar to supply 67MW for Thai PV project LDK Solar will be supplying 67 MW of PV modules to a PV project in Thailand under a module supply agreement it signed with EA Solar Phitsanulok.

pv magazine

Aug 26, 2015

Markets & Policy

Honduras: 232 MW of PV projects receive three cent bonus Eight solar PV projects in the Central American nation have received an additional US$0.03/kWh bonus for reaching completion by an August 1 deadline. Honduras’ feed-in tariff is driving rapid solar market growth.

Christian Roselund

Aug 26, 2015

Markets & Policy

Solyndra misled government to secure $535m loan guarantee, investigation finds Four-year probe finds that the bankrupt solar company misrepresented facts and omitted key information in securing federal loan guarantee under stimulus program.

Ian Clover

Aug 26, 2015

Markets & Policy

Foresight Solar Fund snaps up 34.7 MW UK solar farm Acquisition of the solar plant in English county of Wiltshire boosts company’s net portfolio of British solar assets to 322 MW.

Ian Clover

Aug 26, 2015

Applications & Installations

India one of top three export markets for Chinese modules The Chinese PV sector imported 12 GW of solar modules in the first half of 2015. Of this, over 6 GW were to Japan, India and the U.S. according to EnergyTrend’s latest report. More consolidation is also in the horizon.

Shamsiah Ali Oettinger

Aug 26, 2015

Applications & Installations

Uzbekistan breaks ground on 300 MW solar project $700 million project will culminate in completion of three solar plants in the nation by 2020, according to information released by state electricity firm Uzbekenergo.

Ian Clover

Aug 26, 2015

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