Mexico mandates social impact reviews for BESS projects
New rules from Mexico’s Secretaría de Energía require battery energy storage systems (BESS) to submit social impact assessments for the first time, with stricter obligations above 250 MWh.
Poland adds 3.6 GW of solar in 2025
Poland’s cumulative solar capacity reached 24.8 GW by the end of 2025, with last year’s growth led by C&I and large-scale installations.
Israel approves rules for agrivoltaics
A zoning masterplan for agrivoltaics in Israel specifies solar panel coverage must not exceed 30% of the cultivated area. The lower edge of panels must be at least 1.5 m above the ground for field crops, increasing to 4.5 meters for orchards and other crops.
ACWA Power to build 2 GW of solar in Türkiye
Saudi Arabian energy giant ACWA Power will build two 1 GW solar power plants in Türkiye as part of a wider investment agreement covering 5 GW of new renewables capacity in the country.
South Africa’s solar industry must ‘focus on execution’
With South Africa’s solar industry moving toward a phase of market-led growth, Sim Khuluse, from the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA), says the challenge for the forthcoming year is moving ahead with grid modernization and expansion.
South Korea to invest $223 million in next-generation distributed grid
The South Korean government has announced plans to invest KRW 321 billion ($222.6 million) in 2026 to upgrade regional distribution networks, deploy 85 energy storage systems, and expand solar integration while piloting microgrids and market reforms.
Taiwan’s solar feed-in tariffs remain unchanged
The Taiwanese authorities have also introduced a repowering mechanism designed to encourage replacement of aging PV equipment.
Morocco sets net‑metering tariffs for high, medium‑voltage systems
The Moroccan authorities have established new net‑metering tariffs for high, medium, and extra-high voltage systems from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. The low-voltage tariff for residential PV will be set later, as the current regime mainly applies to industrial and commercial solar plants.
‘I had to work significantly harder to achieve the same level of credibility and recognition as my male peers’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Eva Belletti, Country Manager Germany at SP Development Europe. She says gender diversity and inclusive leadership in the renewable energy sector enhance decision-making, resilience, and long-term success, while mentorship, sponsorship, and proactive career ownership help women navigate systemic barriers and drive meaningful change.
Egypt tenders 500 MW solar project
Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. (EETC) has launched an international tender for a 500 MW solar project in Egypt’s West Nile region. The deadline to submit prequalification documents is May 11.
