Neara calls for smarter grid to cut delays in Australia transmission
Jack Curtis, co-founder of Australia-based grid software firm Neara, says upgrading existing transmission networks could unlock capacity faster and with lower risk than new projects backed by the country’s AUD 2.1 billion (USD 1.4 billion) budget allocation for long-distance lines.
Italy extends construction deadline for agrivoltaic tender
Italy has extended the construction deadline for 1.5 GW of awarded agrivoltaic projects to June 30, 2026, after developers failed to meet the original timeline.
Manitoba launches retrofit program to cut home heating costs
The Canadian province of Manitoba has launched the Affordable Home Energy Program to support ground-source heat pump adoption in electrically heated homes. The initiative, run by Efficiency Manitoba, offers no-upfront-cost options and could cut household electricity bills by up to CAD 1,000 ($730) per year.
Bangladesh slashes import duty on solar inverters
Bangladesh has cut the import duty on solar inverters from 10% to 1% to reduce project costs and support utility-scale and rooftop PV systems under its net metering scheme.
China Energy Engineering launches record 25 GWh storage tender as prices hit historic low
China Energy Engineering Corporation’s landmark procurement signals a shift toward market-driven energy storage, with bids reflecting aggressive cost-cutting and rising industry consolidation.
Indian state utility to deploy 1.07 GW of solar for irrigation
Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MAHAGENCO) says it will commission 1.071 GW of solar under the Indian state’s Solar Agriculture Feeder Scheme 2.0 to supply daytime irrigation electricity to more than 300,000 farmers.
Spain approves legislation to encourage energy storage, flexibility
The Spanish government has approved legislation to strengthen its electricity system following the major power outage the country experienced in April.
EU adopts state aid framework for cleantech industry
The European Commission has developed a new state aid framework under the Clean Industrial Solutions Act for Europe (CISAF) to support clean technology manufacturing across the European Union.
US solar manufacturers seek to match rhetoric with reality
Executives from Qcells, Talon PV and Solar Manufacturers For America (SEMA) say extending the Section 48E tax credit with the domestic content bonus levels the playing field so US manufacturers can pay off factory investments made in good faith under the credit.
French parliament rejects proposal for moratorium on solar, wind
The French National Assembly has rejected an amendment that could have jeopardized the country’s energy transition.
