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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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Time to talk electrification

Switching energy-hungry industries to processes that run on electricity is a key step in many regional decarbonization strategies, and one that will also ensure growing demand for renewable energy sources. For many industries electrification is already underway, and as grids gear up to better manage variable generation and supply shocks, the vulnerability of fossil fuel supply chains makes the case more compelling.

Mark Hutchins

10 hours ago

Markets & Policy

Brazil’s FIFA World Cup match could cut energy demand by up to 20%, local PV sector calls for greater system flexibility

Brazilian grid operator ONS forecasts a sharp drop in consumption during the Round of 16 match and is reinforcing operations to ensure grid stability. According to PV association ABSolar, the challenge lies not in a lack of information, but in the need to adapt the electrical system to an increasingly renewable energy mix.

Alessandra Neris

24 minutes ago

Markets & Policy

EU launches call to accredit cross-border renewable energy projects

The sixth round of calls for EU cross-border renewable energy projects looking to obtain priority status is open until October 6. The accreditation gives projects eligibility to apply for grants for studies or construction under the Connecting Europe Facility.

Patrick Jowett

4 hours ago

Markets & Policy

Mexico aims to add 22 GW of renewables by 2030

The Mexican government said its electricity expansion plan aims to add 32 GW of capacity by 2030, with 70% coming from renewable energy, and a projected investment of $42 billion.

Luis Ini

5 hours ago

Markets & Policy

The virtual power plant era has arrived

Decentralized capacity enters the mainstream as electricity demand strains infrastructure, forcing a change in U.S. power markets and grid design.

Ryan Kennedy

9 hours ago

Markets & Policy

The Hydrogen Stream: EU inches closer to 4th hydrogen auction

Hydrogen Europe says that the auction will be launched before the end of 2026. Meanwhile, according to its CEO, hydrogen is being recognised more for its geopolitical role, less and less for its climate potential.

Sergio Matalucci

Jun 26, 2026

Markets & Policy

Argentina battery storage auction attracts bids as low as $7,397/MW-month

Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified proposals competing for 700 MW of capacity.

Luis Ini

Jun 26, 2026

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Applications & Installations

CNPV signs long term supply agreement with Enel Green Power CNPV Solar Power SA, has announced its entrance into a long term general supply agreement with Enel Green Power SpA, Italy’s largest power company, listed on the Milan Stock Exchange.

Becky Beetz

May 30, 2010

Applications & Installations

Hawaii: CPV terrestrial power investigation underway A U.S. industry consortium is investigating the viability of concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technology for terrestrial power generation in Hawaii, the U.S.

pv magazine

May 30, 2010

Applications & Installations

New roof mount PV system for Mineta San Jose International Airport A roof mount photovoltaic (PV) solar electric system has been successfully installed on the Mineta San Jose International Airport (JSC) in Santa Clara County, California.

pv magazine

May 27, 2010

Applications & Installations

SEPA predicts big changes for utilities Utilities solar portfolios are on the cusp of significant changes, according to the Solar Electric Power Associations (SEPAs) third annual Top Ten Utility Solar Rankings report.

pv magazine

May 27, 2010

Markets & Policy

US: Solar industry poised to create 200,000 jobs 200,000 domestic jobs and 10 gigawatts (GW) of new solar installations could be created in the U.S. if the Department of Treasury Grant Program (TGP) was extended by two years and solar manufacturing was included in the industries’ existing tax credit, says the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

pv magazine

May 25, 2010

Applications & Installations

Demand for solar energy still strong Sales of solar installations in Germany will experience double-digit percentage growth rates this year, according to predictions from the German Solar Industry Association (BSW-Solar).

pv magazine

May 25, 2010

Markets & Policy

Saudi Arabian solar task force established A Saudi Arabian solar task force has been established following the countrys first Solar Communication and Coordination Workshop, held on May 16 in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Aramco, one of the worlds largest oil corporations, will assume a leading role.

Becky Beetz

May 24, 2010

Markets & Policy

New energy efficiency Compendium of Best US Practices published ?? Three leading energy efficiency and renewable energy organizations have jointly released a Compendium of Best Practices: Sharing Local and State Successes in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy from the United States.

pv magazine

May 24, 2010

Markets & Policy

Power grid could accommodate "large increase" in solar generation Large increases in solar and wind generation could be accommodated in the power grid, according to a new study published by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

pv magazine

May 24, 2010

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