India installs 24 GW of solar in fiscal 2025
India added 23.8 GW of new solar capacity in fiscal 2025, up 58.5% year on year, according to JMK Research.
Zimbabwe seeking contractor for 5 MW of solar
The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) has started accepting bids for a turnkey engineering, procurement, construction, financing, and operations and maintenance (EPC+F+OM) contractor for a 5 MW solar project.
IEA’s World Energy Outlook systemically underestimates solar PV development
Since 1993, the World Energy Outlook (WEO) of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has been an authoritative report on energy statistics and guiding future energy supply and demand developments. An examination of these reports, however, indicates that even the most progressive of WEO scenarios has vastly underestimated the growth of renewable energy technologies, especially solar PV.
‘We need to empower younger professionals in decision-making processes’
This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Rachele De Angelis, European Affair Officer at Italy’s Enel. She says bringing fresh ideas from new academic backgrounds and early career experiences can help companies achieve transformative insights. “These perspectives can challenge old assumptions and generate more creative and inclusive solutions,” she states.
Solar Stack launches US-made penetration-free conduit mounts
Solar Stack has launched two US-made, adhesive-based conduit mounts that eliminate the need for roof penetrations in solar installations.
Colombia introduces new rules for energy communities
Colombia’s energy regulator has approved new regulations allowing the creation of energy communities, aiming to add at least 1 GW of renewable capacity to the national grid.
Moldova to tender 246 MW of colocated battery storage
Moldova is expected to launch a new tender for the construction of large renewable energy parks colocated with battery energy storage systems in October.
Lithuania deploys 870 MW of solar in 2024
Lithuania added record solar capacity in 2024, pushing cumulative installations to nearly 2 GW, driven largely by residential systems and a favorable regulatory framework.
Modern slavery and other clean energy ESG risks
Despite debates in some parts of the world, we can expect environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) regulation to continue making headlines in 2025. Everoze Partner Ragna Schmidt-Haupt demystifies the key sustainability risks and opportunities for solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
Trump tariffs deal damage to US solar
“It’s a changed world in the renewables space,” said Stefan Reisinger, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright.
