‘Once people recognize your expertise, respect tends to follow’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Ksenia Dray, Global Solar Leader at France’s RES. She says she witnessed a significant shift in gender inclusion across the renewable energy industry over the years. “I also see a new wave of purpose-driven professionals entering the sector, and many of them are women drawn by the opportunity to make a difference,” she states.
US opens next round of solar import probes targeting India, Indonesia, Laos
The US Department of Commerce has initiated full investigations into anti-dumping and anti-subsidy cases against solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos filed in July. These investigations, conducted alongside the US International Trade Commission (ITC), are expected to continue into next spring.
India’s PLI scheme drives 18.5 GW of solar module capacity up to June
India’s Production Linked Incentive Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules (PLI) has led to 18.5 GW of module capacity, 9.7 GW of solar cell capacity and 2.2 GW of ingot-wafer capacity being established as of June 30 2025. The program has awarded a total of 48 GW of module manufacturing capacity.
California high court orders review of rooftop solar incentive cuts
The California Supreme Court has ordered the state appeals court to reexamine its decision to defer to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) over a controversial cut to rooftop solar incentives. The net energy metering 3.0 ruling led to a crash in California’s once-thriving rooftop solar market and put clean energy procurement goals in jeopardy.
France publishes bidding terms for new commercial solar tenders
France has published updated bidding terms for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar tenders, with 192 MW of capacity available in the first round from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2, 2025 – a sharp drop from previous development levels.
UK opens seventh CfD renewables auction
Extended contracts and more flexible commissioning dates on offer for solar developers. The target commissioning window for solar projects has also been extended, giving developers more flexibility on contract start dates.
US agency set to revoke $7 billion in solar access grants
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to rescind $7 billion in Solar For All grants disbursed to state-run programs that expand solar access for low- and moderate-income households, according to reports.
Argentina authorizes 20 MW solar park to operate in spot market
The Argentine authorities have approved 360Energy Solar’s solar park in Buenos Aires province to operate as a generating agent in the Wholesale Electricity Market (MEM). The facility will be connected to 15 MWh of battery storage.
Qcells confirms US customs detained solar cell imports from South Korea
Qcells has confirmed that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has detained an unspecified volume of its solar cell imports from South Korea. The company claims the cells do not contain components from Xinjiang, China and says it is working with CBP to resolve the issue.
Pakistan adds 1.2 GW of net-metering capacity in H1
With no utility-scale projects set to come online this year, the growth of Pakistan’s solar market is being driven by net-metering installations. There were over 4,000 new net-metering connections pending by the end of June, with regulatory bottlenecks contributing to a growing backlog.
