Policy

The country aims to promote modules manufactured in the EU with new tender criteria. To this end, the government has introduced non-price-related tender criteria, making it one of the first EU countries to implement the NZIA guidelines.

The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) is encouraging the European Commission to include solar modules, mounting systems and solar trackers in the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). It says the extension would support Europe’s solar market as Chinese manufacturers that export finished solar products to the EU are currently exempt from costs imposed under the policy.

Japan plans to launch an online platform by September 2025 linking aggregators with feed-in premium (FIP) operators to support grid integration, streamline solar battery installations, and improve planning and forecasting for renewable projects.

A formal complaint was filed by the California Solar and Storage Association against electric utilities that are accused of routinely ignoring grid connection application timelines.

SolarPower Europe says Latin America’s solar sector is at a pivotal moment. Its latest report offers recommendations on how Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Peru can accelerate their solar growth trajectories and unlock investments.

This week, Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Laura Riedl, Digital Marketing Manager at Solis. She says that the energy transition is inherently complex and multidimensional, which makes the diversity of perspective invaluable. “It helps uncover needs that might otherwise remain invisible and ensures that solutions are robust enough to serve broad communities,” she states.

Potentia Energy’s 900 MWh Emeroo battery in South Australia is the first battery energy storage system (BESS) approved under the state’s Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act.

France will cut value-added tax (VAT) to 5.5% on residential PV systems up to 9 kW starting in October 2025.

Generation data for the first half of 2025 shows a record start for solar, while new government capacity data points to accelerating deployment and larger installations.

pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world.