China expands highway solar as provinces race to decarbonize transport
China is rapidly installing PV along highways, combining slopes, tunnels, and service areas to generate renewable electricity and cut transport-sector emissions.
Ireland reveals plans for electricity interconnector with Spain
Ireland’s Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien, said the project could be co-funded by the EU and finalized in the mid-2030s.
Bangladesh tenders 72.5 MW of rooftop solar under national program
Bangladesh’s power regulator has started accepting bids for 17 rooftop solar systems totaling 72.5 MW, marking the first government-backed purchases under the National Rooftop Solar Programme 2025.
France adds 4.2 GW of solar in first nine months of 2025
Statistics from Enedis show that 4.2 GW of solar connected to France’s grid in the January-September period, including 82 MW paired with storage, marking a slight decline from 2024.
Energy storage could cut Brazil’s electricity system costs 16% in 2029
Storage is essential to expand renewables penetration and ensure grid flexibility, according to a study by consultants PSR. Regulatory and tax barriers still limit the sector, however, and new revenue sources are needed to make projects viable.
Taiwan to revise environmental impact rules amid floating solar scrutiny
The Taiwanese government has revealed plans to update environmental impact assessment (EIA) standards for solar projects, following storm-related damage to installations and growing public concern over floating PV deployment.
South Africa simplifies registration process for distributed PV
South African utility Eskom is urging consumers with grid-tied rooftop solar to register their systems and integrate them with the national grid, waiving registration fees until March 2026.
Unlimited low-cost energy storage
In its latest monthly for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how pumped-hydro energy storage combined with PV power generation could provide 24/7 power to data centres
Philippines raises FIT levy for renewable payments
The energy regulator of the Philippines has approved an increase in the feed-in tariff allowance (FIT-All) to PHP 0.2073 ($0.004)/kWh from PHP 0.1189, with the new rate set to take effect next month.
What WTO can still do to regulate global cleantech trade
pv magazine spoke with energy and environmental law expert Anatole Boute about the past and future role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in regulating trade disputes related to clean energy technologies amid current geopolitical tensions. He noted that despite recent protectionist efforts to revive the solar manufacturing industry, the European Union still strives to remain compliant with WTO rules.
