Startup Check – Who’s shaping the future of solar?
pv magazine editor Matthew Lynas toured the startup corner at Intersolar Europe 2025, highlighting emerging businesses focused on flexibility, smart meters, software, and PV integrated with glass.
A critical moment for Brazilian energy storage
A national procurement round for energy storage systems, planned in the second half of the year, is at risk of lengthy delay just as the grid operator is being forced to curtail large volumes of excess clean electricity.
Australia provides connection approval for DC-coupled solar and battery project
Construction of a 300 MW solar farm and 486 MWh battery energy storage project in New South Wales, Australia, is scheduled to commence later this year, as developer Octopus Investments Australia has secured critical grid connection approval.
US bill poses challenges to renewable energy industry
Proposed US budget could deter renewable energy development and weaken domestic manufacturing by phasing out key clean energy tax credits early, says a Wood Mackenzie analyst.
Kuwait launches tender for 500 MW of solar
The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) is tendering two proposed solar plants in the Jahra region of Kuwait.
European Commission opens investment call including solar in Western Balkans
The European Commission has published a call for private companies to invest in the Western Balkans. Financial backing could be made available for participating projects in areas including the development of renewable energy sources. The deadline for expressions of interest is May 21.
Will MACSE auction put Italy at the front of battery deployment?
Italy expects a wave of subsidized utility-scale batteries to meet all national grid needs, attendees heard last week at the NetZero Milan summit.
French parliament eases solar mandate for large parking lots
The French National Assembly has passed an amendment to ease rules on outdoor parking facilities, drawing protests from solar and renewable energy stakeholders who warn it undermines climate progress.
Jordan kicks off 200 MW solar tender
A tender in Jordan is seeking an independent power producer to develop a 200 MW solar project on a build-own-operate basis. The deadline to submit expressions of interest is July 15.
WoodMac tips Australia to fall short of 82% renewables goal
Wood Mackenzie predicts Australia will fall well short of its target of 82% renewable generation by 2030 due to grid connection delays, inadequate investment, and moves from some state governments to scale back their clean energy ambitions.
