Japan sets FIT terms for small PV, rooftop solar as large-scale auctions end
The Japanese government has set 2026 feed-in tariff (FIT) terms for solar below 250 kW, set the renewable energy levy at JPY 4.18 ($0.026)/kWh, and confirmed that feed-in premium (FIP) auctions for large-scale solar will end after 2026.
India extends solar manufacturing mandate to wafers and ingots
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework to include solar ingots and wafers, with mandatory compliance for new project bids taking effect from June 1, 2028.
US wafer origin rules put solar domestic content bonus at risk
A legal alert from Wiley says US Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance could disqualify solar cells using imported silicon wafers from the 10% domestic content bonus under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Japan publishes new guidelines for flexible solar cell installations
Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) says its new design and construction guidelines for flexible PV and perovskite solar installations will help ensure the safety and reliability of systems deployed on low-load rooftops and wall surfaces where conventional panels cannot be installed.
Solar-to-X could redefine Iran’s energy future
Iran is widely known for its oil and gas resources, but its strongest long-term energy asset may be the sun. New research shows how solar PV could drive a cost-competitive transition across power, heat, transport, industry, and desalination, while opening the door to a broader Solar-to-X Economy.
China’s new five-year plan deepens shift toward focus on renewables system
China’s 2026 to 2030 policy plan elevates clean electricity as a central driver of economic growth, with greater emphasis on system integration and industrial use.
UAE installs around 1 GW of solar in 2025
Analysis from GlobalData finds the UAE’s cumulative solar capacity increased from 5.7 GW to around 6.7 GW last year. The country’s annual solar deployments are forecast to increase in the coming years, with 20 GW of installed solar expected by the end of the decade.
France selects six operators for PV module recycling capacity
France’s solar recycling body has selected Envie 2E, Galloo, Rosi, RVE, and First Solar to manage rising volumes of end-of-life panels, with combined capacity exceeding 45,000 metric tons (MT) per year.
How EU NIS2 is reshaping physical and cybersecurity for PV plant operators
The European Union’s NIS2 Directive is pushing PV operators to strengthen both cyber and physical security, treating solar assets as critical infrastructure. It also highlights the need for stronger physical protection measures, such as site surveillance, access control, and perimeter security to prevent tampering and intrusion.
India’s 35 GW of renewables at risk of curtailment, warns Crisil Ratings
Crisil Ratings says rapid renewable energy additions and slow grid expansion could expose more than 35 GW of capacity to curtailment in India.
