Global electricity demand to rise in 2026 as renewables lead, says IEA
Global electricity demand is set to rise more than 3% per year through 2026, driven by growth in Asia and greater use across industry, data centers, and transport, with renewables, gas, and nuclear meeting most of the increase, says the International Energy Agency (IEA).
US states push reliability standards and utility incentives for EVs
NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) identifies the latest electric vehicle policy trends in its “50 States of Electric Vehicles” quarterly report.
Norway deploys 49 MW of solar in H1
Norway’s solar deployment rate slowed in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous two years, as the government introduced new regulations targeting medium-sized commercial systems.
Portugal to hold energy storage auction before January 2026
Portugal plans to hold an energy storage auction before January 2026 as part of a €400 million ($462.2 million) initiative to enhance grid resilience following an April blackout.
OX2 solar and storage project clears federal review in Australia
A 90 MW solar farm and four-hour battery energy storage system planned for the Richmond Valley in northern New South Wales has passed through the federal environmental approvals process in just 30 business days.
PV installers must act as US solar tax credit phase-out looms
Aurora Solar says most US homeowners are unaware of the urgency created by the One Big Beautiful Bill’s (OBBB) phase-out of the 30% solar tax credit, underscoring the need for installers to educate consumers, cut soft costs, and prioritize transparency.
India’s MSEDCL tenders 2 GW/4 GWh of grid-connected battery storage
India’s Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) has issued a tender for 2 GW/4 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) at sites connected to the intra-state grid. Developers will be selected to deploy the systems across MSEDCL-designated locations.
UK needs to get “obsessed” with energy storage, says ESA founder
Energy Storage Association (ESA) founder Jason Howlett tells ESS News learning lessons from other markets can ensure Great Britain avoids levels of negative pricing seen in elsewhere, as pace of UK renewables deployment is poised to ramp up.
India to launch utility-led solar program for households without rooftops
India will launch a utility-led solar program under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to benefit households without suitable rooftop space, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said at the Mercom India Renewables Summit 2025.
Romania adds over 900 MW of solar in H1
Romania is on track for record solar deployment in 2025, driven by subsidies for residential and commercial and industrial systems and a more favorable framework for utility-scale development.
