Romania’s grid operator publishes rules for capacity auctions
All generation and energy storage facilities of 5 MW or larger in Romania will be required to secure grid access via annual auctions beginning January 2026. The country’s transmission and system operator, Transelectrica, has published how it plans to implement the auctions.
Colombia creates fast-track licensing for 10 MW to 100 MW solar projects
Colombia has approved a new permitting scheme for solar projects of 10 MW to 100 MW, aiming to cut approval times by up to 70% while tightening social and environmental requirements.
Chile’s energy storage capacity reaches 4.6 GWh
According to data from the Chilean Association of Renewable Energy and Storage (ACERA), the share of non-conventional renewable energy in Chile’s electricity grid rose to 39.5% of total generation in August.
Spain’s solar capacity to hit 152.8 GW by 2035, says GlobalData
GlobalData projects Spain’s renewables to reach 218.1 GW by 2035, while solar will drive growth with 152.8 GW of capacity.
India launches 1.2 GW renewables-plus-storage tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has opened bidding for 1.2 GW of renewables with 4.8 GWh of storage to supply peak power under 25-year contracts.
Solar module prices to rise 9% in Q4, says Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie says module prices will climb as China ends export rebates and consolidates polysilicon production.
‘Trust your knowledge and never hesitate to express your opinion’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Sandra Kupiszewska Stylec, Revenue Management Director at Poland’s Keno sp. z o.o. She says that, without cohesion, even the most diverse teams may struggle to innovate. “Your voice is valuable, and your perspective deserves to be heard. This industry is dynamic and variable; there are no fixed rules that can’t be questioned or reimagined,” she states.
Italy’s second Fer X solar auction draws bids for 3.16 GW
The auction is the first one implementing the resilience criteria stipulated by the EU in the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA).
Italy’s first MACSE battery auction smashes expectations with 10 GWh awarded at record low prices
The result of the auction are tariffs that came dramatically below the reserve premium which was set at €37,000 per MWh per year.
US community solar likely peaked in 2024, says Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie says global solar installations fell 36% in the first half of 2025 and are set to contract 12% annually through 2030.
