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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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Distributed outlook

India’s installed solar capacity has grown from less than 5 GW in 2016 to more than 165 GW today. While ground-mounted mega projects have led with a contribution of over 120 GW, rooftop solar is rapidly catching up, contributing more than 30 GW as of August 2026. Instead of adding capacity, the next decade will focus on where this capacity is located, how it interacts with the grid, and the flexibility it can provide. Shantanu Roy of CSTEP, a research-based think tank in India, expects this to open more doors for distributed solar.

Shantanu Roy

Oct 28, 2026

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UK government approves nearly 2 GW of co-located solar in October

Four projects in nationally significant infrastructure project planning pipeline granted planning permission by secretary of state. All four projects include battery energy storage systems.

Matthew Lynas

16 hours ago

Applications & Installations

Togo opens consultation on large-scale solar tender

Togo is inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on draft documents relating to development of a large-scale solar project, ahead of launching a competitive tender. Comments can be submitted until November 9.

Patrick Jowett

19 hours ago

Markets & Policy

Ricoh announces GW-scale perovskite solar cell production in Japan

Japan’s Ricoh plans to begin producing perovskite solar cells by 2030, initially targeting annual capacity of several hundred megawatts. The company will use its proprietary inkjet printing technology to streamline manufacturing and reduce production costs.

Emiliano Bellini

21 hours ago

Markets & Policy

Portugal makes grid-forming mandatory for large battery storage plants

Portugal has set new grid connection rules for energy storage, moving ahead of the EU’s own revision of generator connection requirements.

Brian Publicover

21 hours ago

Markets & Policy

Western Australia to allow balcony solar-plus-storage

Western Australia has announced it is taking steps to legalise plug-in solar panels and batteries, known colloquially as ‘balcony solar’, to benefit renters and apartment dwellers.

Ev Foley

21 hours ago

Markets & Policy

US state opens $200 million solar-storage grant program

Maryland has allocated up to $100 million for fiscal 2027 and anticipates another $100 million in fiscal 2028 to support grid-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects through competitive grants.

Ryan Kennedy

21 hours ago

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Indian solar industry off to a successful 2011, but bankability issues exist According to the latest Indian Solar Compass, India’s solar industry has got off to a successful start this year, with a large number of power purchase agreements (PPAs) having been signed. However, bankability continues to be an issue.

Becky Beetz

Apr 18, 2011

Markets & Policy

Despite strong 2010 growth, Phoenix Solar sees 2011 revenues stagnating Phoenix Solar announces its most successful financial year to date, with revenues, EBIT and photovoltaic module sales all notably increasing. Despite this positive news, the German company doesnt expect to see growth in 2011.

pv magazine

Apr 18, 2011

Applications & Installations

Solar on storm water detention basins New Jersey-based Pro-Tech Energy Solutions is currently installing its first photovoltaics system on a storm water detention basin. In an interview with pv magazine, principal John Drexinger talks about the potential of this unique solar opportunity.

Becky Beetz

Apr 18, 2011

Applications & Installations

ADB supports Indian solar industry The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced it will provide up to $150 million in credit guarantees to support the development of the Indian solar industry. It is also making $1.25 million available for solar training.

Becky Beetz

Apr 18, 2011

Markets & Policy

Swiss solar association demands more PV energy Swissolar is demanding immediate removal of the ceiling on feed-in tariffs. It adds that subsidies should be designed based on the German model, in order to achieve a similarly dynamic market and to increase photovoltaic share to 20 percent by 2025.

pv magazine

Apr 17, 2011

Markets & Policy

NYSEIA lobbying for solar jobs bill approval The New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) has applauded the Assembly Energy Committee for passing the New York Solar Industry Development and Jobs Act of 2011. It is now lobbying for its legislative approval.

Becky Beetz

Apr 14, 2011

Markets & Policy

Standardization, policy stability and competing with the 'big boys' The first day of the side event of the 3rd Thin Film Week, Solarpraxiss Thin-Film Industry Forum started off rainy in Adlershof, but full of buzz. The packed hall at the Wista Management convention center in the Southeast of Berlin saw participants from all segments of the thin film production line.

pv magazine

Apr 13, 2011

Markets & Policy

Portugal: Calls for renewable investment cuts Portuguese bank BPI has presented a new study, which it believes defends the need for investment cuts in renewable energy projects. Industry figures have hit back.

pv magazine

Apr 12, 2011

Markets & Policy

Suntech named as top PV module supplier; JA Solar as number one cell producer China-based Suntech has been named in IMS Researchs rankings as the largest photovoltaic module supplier in 2010. Thin film manufacturer First Solar was consequently knocked back to second place. Meanwhile, JA Solar hit the top spot for cell production.

Becky Beetz

Apr 12, 2011

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