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Problems with Brazil’s planned battery auction

A crippling tax burden; an inability to bank energy arbitrage income; and uncertainty about grid fees, network ancillary payments, and solar-plus-storage eligibility could all affect a procurement exercise planned for June.

1 GWh battery tender opened in India

India’s state-controlled National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Ltd. will act as middle man between successful developers and power distribution companies in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

UK grid connection reform plan unveiled, solar association voices concern

Energy regulator Ofgem unveils plans to reform decade-long grid connection queues in Great Britain, but solar trade association Solar Energy UK warns an element of the proposal could result in regional caps for solar deployment.

France plans to slash feed-in tariffs for rooftop PV up to 500 kW

The French PV sector has reacted vehemently against the proposed provisions with claims they could completely halt the rooftop PV business.

Germany introduces new rules for solar remuneration during negative prices

The new provisions will apply to all PV systems exceeding 2 kW.

Philippines banks on solar

Reforms over the past three years have lifted restrictions on foreign investment and sped up the permitting process for solar projects in the Philippines. As the government banks on renewables to drive the rapid expansion of power production, challenges remain for local project developers. Neil Ford reports.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency seeks to ‘instantly terminate’ $20 billion in clean energy grants

Administrator Zeldin said there will be “zero tolerance of any waste and abuse,” saying financial agreements under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund must be “instantly terminated.”

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‘Societal progress is often a slow process that requires a strong commitment to change’

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Kristi Ghogh, a Clean Energy Associate at an energy advisory Trio. She says deep-rooted cultural biases can impact women’s choices, sometimes leading individuals to avoid entering male-dominated careers. “Overcoming these biases involves stepping outside our comfort zones and embracing new learning experiences, which can be challenging and time-consuming,” she states.

Cyprus curtails 29% of renewable energy in 2024

Cyprus curtailed 29% of its renewable energy in 2024, a record high that signals risks to the island’s energy transition.

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Philippines’ green energy auction heavily oversubscribed with nearly 7 GW of pumped hydro bids

The country’s Green Energy Auction (GEA-3) attracted a cumulative 7.5 GW of projects, far surpassing the 4.65 GW installation target.

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