Chinese PV Industry Brief: Trina Solar to supply 700 MW to Austrian utility
Trina Solar has agreed to supply more than 700 MW of high-efficiency PV modules for projects in Spain and Italy under a five-year deal with Verbund Green Power, while EVE Energy says it will invest CNY 8.65 billion ($1.2 billion) in a new battery plant in Kedah, Malaysia.
US House passes sweeping bill, leaving solar industry reeling
Despite vocal bipartisan support for clean energy tax credits, US House and Senate Republicans failed to adjust policies that would continue the rapid buildout of domestic clean energy.
C&I segment driving Turkey’s new solar boom
Turkey has installed about 7.6 GW of new solar capacity over the past year, driven largely by rising electricity prices and expanding uptake of net metering by commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers, Solar3GW President Yusuf Bahadir Turhan tells pv magazine.
Brazilian energy storage regulation due this year, says regulator
Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (ANEEL), Brazil’s electricity regulator, will publish initial energy storage regulations in the second half of 2025, with two additional consultation phases set to conclude by 2028, according to rapporteur Daniel Danna.
EU renewable energy up 3.4% in 2024 as coal hits record low
Renewables accounted for 47.3% of electricity generation in the European Union in 2024, driven by a 7.7% year-on-year increase in output, according to data from Eurostat. Fossil fuel-fired power fell to 29.2% of the mix, while nuclear contributed 23.4%.
Germany concludes solar-plus-storage tender with average price of €0.0615/kWh
Germany has concluded a new renewables tender for innovative projects, securing 486 MW of capacity at final prices ranging from €0.0500 ($0.0590)/kWh to €0.0639/kWh
Canada can align renewable energy and conservation goals, says IEA
Countries can avoid conflict between biodiversity conservation efforts and renewable energy development by using proactive measures, found a model developed by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and Natural Resources Canada.
Norway exempts solar power sharing in industrial zones from grid fees
Norway has introduced fiscal incentives for commercial and industrial (C&I) energy communities, exempting solar power sharing within a single industrial site from electricity taxes and grid fees.
Malaysia upgrades net metering scheme for rooftop PV
The Malaysian authorities say that approximately 1.7 GW of PV systems are operating under the Malaysian Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV) scheme and the country’s three Net Energy Metering (NEM) programs.
EU proposes binding 90% greenhouse gas cut target for 2040
The European Commission has proposed amending the European Climate Law to enshrine a new target: a 90% cut in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, compared to 1990 levels.
