Renalfa switches on 260 MWh battery storage system in Bulgaria
The battery energy storage system is the first phase of a 315 MW/760 MWh system that is being developed alongside 238 MW of solar under Bulgaria’s largest hybrid power project to date, due for completion next year.
Cyprus to replace net metering with new self-consumption regime
Cyprus will replace its current net metering and billing schemes with a new, market-based self-consumption model from January 2026, as the island’s electricity sector opens to competition.
Zimbabwe plans competitive bidding for electricity projects
Zimbabwe’s energy regulator plans to introduce competitive bidding exercises for electricity projects from 2026. The announcement coincides with plans to open up Zimbabwe’s electricity retail market to private companies, who will be able to sell and distribute electricity starting next year.
Iran inaugurates 250 MW of new solar plants
Speaking at an inauguration ceremony that also marked the start of a further 450 MW of solar plants, Iran’s President said the government is prepared to remove any obstacles facing the acceleration of new solar projects.
France cuts feed-in tariffs for solar up to 100 kW
The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has lowered feed-in tariffs by up to 16% for rooftop solar systems between 10 kW and 100 kW, while keeping smaller system rates unchanged.
China imposes new export controls on lithium ion battery tech
The Chinese government has introduced new export controls on key dual-use items, citing national security concerns. The move opened a new chapter in the ongoing trade confrontations with the US.
California adopts battery storage safety legislation following Moss Landing fire
Senate Bill 283 requires battery storage developers to coordinate with local fire departments both before submitting their project applications and after installation is complete.
SolarPower Europe suspends exclusion proceedings for Huawei
SolarPower Europe has suspended efforts to exclude Huawei, launched in May amid a European Union bribery probe. Despite remaining a member of SolarPower Europe, the Chinese company agreed not to participate in the association’s activities due to EU-imposed restrictions.
France revises grid tariffs to spur smarter battery storage use
France’s updated TURPE 7 framework adds an annual injection-withdrawal charge to incentivize battery energy storage system (BESS) operators to balance grid loads during high demand or surplus generation periods.
‘You deserve your seat at the table’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Hollie Carek, General Manager UK & Global Head of Partner Marketing Strategy at UK-based OpenSolar. She urges women to invest in relationships and networks while curating group of peers and mentors who can support growth and open doors. “
