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.
Israel requires PV systems on new residential, commercial buildings
Israel has introduced requirements for PV system installations on all new non-residential buildings with rooftop areas above 250 square meters and new detached residential buildings with roofs larger than 100 square meters.
UK rejects CfD bid for 10.5 GW Morocco solar-wind subsea cable
The UK government has rejected a contract-for-difference (CfD) application for the proposed Xlinks interconnector, a 3,800 km submarine cable to deliver power from a planned 10.5 GW solar-wind facility in Morocco to the UK grid.
France releases new FIT rates for PV systems up to 500 kW
France’s new feed-in tariffs (FITs) for July to September 2025 range from €0.0886 ($0.1046)/kWh to €0.1243/kWh, depending on system size.
German batteries stabilizing solar energy prices at expense of own profitability
Analyst Thema Consulting Group has calculated the impact of rapid expansion of battery storage systems in Germany and found they will help stabilize solar prices by reducing the number of negatively-priced-electricity hours – but will cannibalize their own revenue in doing so.
Australian researchers say non-financial barriers limit home battery adoption
A new study from Curtin University in Australia has shown that Australian households are hesitant to adopt home batteries due to significant non-financial barriers, despite growing affordability from government rebates.
Guyana launches net billing scheme for rooftop PV
Guyana has introduced a net billing program for rooftop PV systems up to 100 kW and for larger systems based on a customer’s maximum demand. It aims to expand distributed generation and reduce grid dependency.
China to deploy 253 GW of PV for desert control in arid north
China plans to install 253 GW of solar capacity and restore more than 670,000 hectares of degraded land by 2030 under a large-scale desert PV program in its northern and northwestern regions. It aims to curb desertification and expand renewable energy deployment.
In a world of low-cost batteries, performance matters
Oversupply of lithium-ion battery precursor and active materials – and of lithium iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, especially in China – has driven energy storage system costs down, fueling a record 330 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) shipments in 2024. Edward Rackley, head of the energy storage team at Business intelligence specialist CRU, shares his analysis.
