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 playbook
Now that the United States has finally announced the outcome of its Section 232 investigation into polysilicon imports, industry analysts and investors alike have been weighing up the expected pros and cons of the policy’s likely impacts, particularly on ingot, wafer and cell manufacturing.
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Jordan issues first 200 renewables approvals under new grid-connection rules
Jordan’s energy regulator has approved the first 200 renewable energy systems under the country’s amended Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Law. The approvals cover residential and other eligible applicants, as authorities begin processing pending grid-connection requests nationwide.
Europe’s storage market to hit 57 GWh in 2026, says EUPD Research
Europe’s battery storage market is set to surge 78% to 57 GWh in 2026, led by Germany, Bulgaria, Italy, the UK, and Spain, as falling costs and supportive policies accelerate deployment. Residential storage remains the key growth engine, with Chinese suppliers dominating as competition shifts toward integrated, intelligent energy solutions.
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EPC Renewables, Cobra to deploy 142 MW/240 MWh solar-plus-storage project in Fiji
EPC Renewables and Grupo Cobra are planning a 142 MW solar project with 240 MWh of battery storage in Fiji, to be developed in two stages. The Yaqara project is expected to reduce reliance on imported diesel while supporting Fiji’s renewable energy targets and creating about 200 local jobs.
Australia’s large-scale solar hits new state records as curtailment falls
Large-scale solar generation reached record highs across much of Australia’s National Electricity Market last month while curtailment of utility PV energy “reduced significantly” compared to the same time last year, down from 284 GWh in August 2025 to 168 GWh.
Ireland’s leap of faith to power data centers
Under Ireland’s Large Energy User Action Plan (LEAP), 10 MW-plus data centers must provide at least 80% of their energy demand through new onsite renewable energy generation and storage. But whether data centers can meaningfully contribute to Ireland’s decarbonization depends on the success of its grid buildout, reports Blathnaid O’Dea.
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Solar’s infrastructure obstacle
During the development of a recent utility-scale project in Texas’ ERCOT grid interconnection zone, Levona Renewables CEO Fernando Queiroz found his team spending more time evaluating transmission infrastructure, interconnection requirements, equipment availability, and utility procurement processes than discussing solar modules – a striking realization affecting project developers in the United States and beyond.
Why agrivoltaics have yet to take off in Switzerland
Agrivoltaics account for virtually none of Switzerland’s installed solar capacity, despite having the potential to generate far more electricity than the country currently consumes. A new ZHAW report identifies legal and administrative hurdles as key barriers and calls for regulatory reform, greater investment certainty, and lessons from neighboring markets.
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The Hydrogen Stream: Posco, BHP advance hydrogen reduction ironmaking technology
In other news, the Valencian government approved €76 million for BP-led renewable hydrogen and sustainable biofuel projects, while NaTran and Creos Deutschland started construction of the German section of the cross-border mosaHYc hydrogen network.
Meanwhile, Uniper completed the expressions of interest phase for its planned Wilhelmshaven hydrogen import terminal, which could ultimately handle 2.6 million metric tons of ammonia per year.
New energy products emerge in Southern Africa’s renewables market
The final article in a series on energy markets in Southern Africa explores how the liberalisation of the region’s electricity markets is bringing a shift from purely selling variable electricity towards products that are tailored to specific customer and system needs.
‘Do not wait until you feel completely ready’
This week, Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Angelica Almi, Head of Legal at Kataclima and co-founder of Italia Rinnovabile. Her message is clear: approach every professional relationship with curiosity, respect and authenticity, turn challenges into strengths, and embrace unexpected opportunities with courage and enthusiasm.
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