US distributed solar grew 5.4 GW in 2024
A study by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) found that five US states increased their distributed solar capacity by more than 30% in 2024, with one state growing by 50% and another doubling its capacity.
South Korea’s 2024 solar additions surpassed 3.1 GW
With last year’s figures yet to include self-consumption installations, the preliminary statistics show an upward trend in installations categorized under power generation for sale. As of March this year, the country’s cumulative solar capacity was estimated at 28.15 GW.
Texas Senate passes anti-solar, wind bill
The bill places permit restrictions, fees and new regulatory requirements for solar and wind projects.
Romania’s energy authority proposes new grid connection rules
Romania’s energy regulator has proposed new grid connection rules to extend connection agreement terms and set a firm deadline for paying the 5% financial guarantee required to secure a permit, with public consultation open through April 21.
Eskom seeking partners to set up independent renewables unit
Eskom has issued a tender for partners to help launch a standalone renewables division, in a bid to speed up clean energy development in South Africa. The utility says it will evaluate bids based on sector experience, financial expertise, and project delivery record.
Solar cells not exempt from US tariffs despite media reports
Solar cells are not exempt from the recent US reciprocal import tariffs, and recent reporting by major media outlets appears to be a misinterpretation of government documentation.
Belgian grid operator warns of PV overproduction, curtailment in spring
Belgian grid operator Elia says that rapid solar fleet growth is driving earlier seasonal overproduction peaks, raising curtailment risks this spring. It plans to expand flexibility measures to stabilize the high-voltage network.
UK grid connections reform approved to ‘axe zombie projects’, fast-track 65 GW solar deployment
UK energy regulator Ofgem has approved connection queue reforms for Great Britain’s electricity grid. The change could see 65 GW of solar projects enter the fast-track “Gate 2” connections queue. The government claims reform will accelerate renewables and energy storage deployment while unlocking GBP 40 billion ($53 billion) of investment in clean energy and infrastructure.
Vietnam publishes feed-in tariffs for large-scale solar-plus-storage
The Vietnamese authorities released the feed-in tariff levels for ground-mounted and floating PV plants, with or without storage.
Japan’s NEDO opens fiscal 2025 funding round for solar tech innovation
Japan’s national energy R&D agency has launched a five-year R&D program to accelerate solar innovation. The fiscal 2025 call for proposals seeks advances in high-efficiency cells, site-specific systems, PV module recycling, and long-term power stability.
