Flanders reaches 81% digital meter adoption among solar homes
By the end of 2025, installing a smart meter will be mandatory for PV-powered homes in Belgium’s Flanders region. According to grid operator Fluvius, a group of homeowners who installed solar panels between 2014 and the end of 2020 remain eligible for a retroactive investment premium.
India to extend approved list of solar parts to wafers by 2028
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) plans to add solar wafers to its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) from June 1, 2028, requiring government-backed projects to use wafers, cells, and modules from registered suppliers.
French city favors domestic modules in 6.8 MW solar carport tender
The city of Grand Nancy, France, awarded a 6.8 MW solar carport tender to Holosolis, tying the 2027 project to its planned 5 GW factory in the Grand Est region.
Saudi Arabia launches 3.1 GW solar tender
Saudi Power Procurement Co. (SPPC) has announced a request for qualification (RFQ) for 3.1 GW of solar capacity across four projects in the seventh round of Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy tender program.
German solar PPA deals drop 87% as developers turn to battery hybrids
With German solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) down 87%, a panel of experts argued that hybrid solar-plus-storage projects are now the only bankable path forward.
US solar faces steep cuts as OBBBA phases out key tax credits
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is loaded with negative measures for the US solar industry. What does the bill mean for solar project development over the coming years?
Philippines updates net-metering rules to ease adoption for 17,000 users
The Philippines Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has amended net-metering rules to simplify adoption, allow credit banking and transfer, and make renewable energy certificate meters optional for 17,175 users and 157 MW of installed capacity.
Colombia to replace subsidies with solar for 1 million low-income households
Colombia will equip more than 1 million low-income households with solar systems to replace subsidies, cut bills and add capacity to the grid.
California risks losing major virtual power plant program as funds dry up
California’s flagship virtual power plant program faces shutdown as funding dries up and state leaders delay decisions.
NEDO outlines R&D concepts to expand solar adoption in Japan
Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has launched a 2025–29 project with 24 themes to advance the development of next-generation solar cells, site-specific systems, grid stability, and recycling in line with its carbon neutrality goal.
