Dominican Republic tenders up to 600 MW solar, wind with mandatory storage
The Dominican Republic has launched a tender for up to 600 MW of solar and wind capacity, requiring projects to include at least four hours of battery storage to support stability in the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI).
US Treasury issues guidance on ‘start of construction’ rules for solar, wind
The US Department of the Treasury has issued guidance on “start of construction” rules for solar and wind tax credits, outlining safe harbor provisions but leaving uncertainty over qualification requirements.
Philippines to streamline net metering applications
Government agencies and utilities in the Philippines have agreed to reduce the red tape involved in applying to the country’s net metering program. As of May this year, there were more than 17,000 end-users registered under the program with an aggregate installed capacity of 157 MW.
Maldives runs tender to procure rooftop solar materials
The Maldives is running a tender to secure materials for household solar systems with a combined capacity of 1.5 MW. The deadline for applications is Sept. 14.
Data center firms could buy utilities and add renewables, says trade group exec
Data center firms could purchase electric utilities and add renewable generation in the United States, says Simon Mahan, executive director of the Southern Renewable Energy Association, which represents the wind, solar, storage and transmission sectors.
Redington, Websol partner on small solar kits for Indian rooftops
Redington has partnered with Websol Energy System to launch 2 kW to 10 kW solar kits for homes and small businesses, combining high-efficiency modules with inverters and balance-of-system (BoS) components.
PGE Group launches 400 MW two-hour battery storage tender in Poland
PGE Group has launched a tender for a 400 MW/2-hour battery energy storage system in Gryfino, Poland, expanding the state-owned company’s national storage capacity to 800 MWh.
The urgent call to transform leadership in the face of solar slowdown
This week, WiSEu Network – Women in Solar+ Europe reflects on SolarPower Europe’s forecast of a 1.4% drop in EU solar growth for 2025, the first decline since 2015, and why this signals more than just a market slowdown. To meet 2030 targets, we don’t just need better strategies; we need a transformation in leadership itself. That means dismantling centuries-old biases that equate leadership with dominance and detachment, and embracing a fuller spectrum of qualities: empathy, collaboration, and emotional intelligence, now recognised as essential for navigating complexity and driving the energy transition.
China’s $7 billion consolidation plan may be reflected in prices in short time
China’s reported $7 billion plan to cut polysilicon overcapacity could prompt wafer makers to stockpile lower-cost material and push prices higher, with cell and module suppliers more willing to accept increases, Xin You, senior market analyst at S&P Global, tells pv magazine.
Ukraine adds 500 MW of solar in H1
Provisional figures from the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine indicate around 500 MW of solar was deployed across the first six months of the year in Ukraine. The association expects this year’s additions to reach around 1 GW by the year end.
