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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Oil in turmoil, solar stays stable
Soaring energy costs have grabbed headlines around the world the past two months, but prices across the solar supply chain are marching to their own beat, writes Hanwei Wu of OPIS. Oversupply in Asia continues to distort markets, with either sharp price falls or tepid price gains.
May 25, 2026
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Cyprus curtails 65% of solar generation in January–May 2026
Cyprus curtailed 162 GWh of renewable energy in the first five months of 2026, equivalent to over 65% of potential solar generation, as grid constraints and must-run conventional units continue to limit renewable output. Curtailment is increasingly affecting residential PV systems, raising concerns over project viability amid falling wholesale prices and a lack of compensation.
Australian farmers call for on-farm electricification and clean tech support
A new report released by clean energy advocacy group Farmers for Climate Action outlines a roadmap to help the agricultural sector accelerate the shift from imported fuel dependence to locally produced, lower-cost, more resilient energy systems.
‘If I notice a woman being interrupted or overlooked, I intentionally bring the word back to her’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Josefin Berg, Associate Director – Renewables Markets – Horizons at S&P Global. She warns that the so-called “eclipse” moments, when women are interrupted or overshadowed in discussions, require vigilant, inclusive leadership that actively restores and amplifies overlooked voices.
Hot weather and clear skies give Europe a bumper May
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that Europe’s May weather was marked by a mid-month Arctic cold outbreak followed by a persistent heat dome that brought clear skies, record temperatures, and above-average solar irradiance across much of Central and Western Europe. While the blocking high boosted irradiance by up to 25% in some regions, cloudier conditions on its fringes left areas such as Scotland, Ireland, and Norway with below-average solar resource.
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