Kuwait shortlists five bidders for 500 MW solar project
The solar facility is planned for construction in the Jahra Governorate, with the selected developer to be awarded a 30-year power purchase agreement.
Japan launches R&D call for tandem perovskite solar cell mass production
Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) is accepting proposals for a six-year R&D program to advance large-scale manufacturing technologies and field testing of next-generation tandem perovskite solar cells.
US government cancels $7.6 billion of energy awards in Democrat-led states
The US Department of Energy canceled $7.56 billion in financial awards for 223 energy projects across 16 historically Democrat-led states, citing inadequate documentation and failing economic and security standards.
Romania’s grid operator publishes rules for capacity auctions
All generation and energy storage facilities of 5 MW or larger in Romania will be required to secure grid access via annual auctions beginning January 2026. The country’s transmission and system operator, Transelectrica, has published how it plans to implement the auctions.
Colombia creates fast-track licensing for 10 MW to 100 MW solar projects
Colombia has approved a new permitting scheme for solar projects of 10 MW to 100 MW, aiming to cut approval times by up to 70% while tightening social and environmental requirements.
Chile’s energy storage capacity reaches 4.6 GWh
According to data from the Chilean Association of Renewable Energy and Storage (ACERA), the share of non-conventional renewable energy in Chile’s electricity grid rose to 39.5% of total generation in August.
Spain’s solar capacity to hit 152.8 GW by 2035, says GlobalData
GlobalData projects Spain’s renewables to reach 218.1 GW by 2035, while solar will drive growth with 152.8 GW of capacity.
India launches 1.2 GW renewables-plus-storage tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has opened bidding for 1.2 GW of renewables with 4.8 GWh of storage to supply peak power under 25-year contracts.
Solar module prices to rise 9% in Q4, says Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie says module prices will climb as China ends export rebates and consolidates polysilicon production.
‘Trust your knowledge and never hesitate to express your opinion’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Sandra Kupiszewska Stylec, Revenue Management Director at Poland’s Keno sp. z o.o. She says that, without cohesion, even the most diverse teams may struggle to innovate. “Your voice is valuable, and your perspective deserves to be heard. This industry is dynamic and variable; there are no fixed rules that can’t be questioned or reimagined,” she states.
