Philippines banks on solar
Reforms over the past three years have lifted restrictions on foreign investment and sped up the permitting process for solar projects in the Philippines. As the government banks on renewables to drive the rapid expansion of power production, challenges remain for local project developers. Neil Ford reports.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency seeks to ‘instantly terminate’ $20 billion in clean energy grants
Administrator Zeldin said there will be “zero tolerance of any waste and abuse,” saying financial agreements under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund must be “instantly terminated.”
‘Societal progress is often a slow process that requires a strong commitment to change’
This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Kristi Ghogh, a Clean Energy Associate at an energy advisory Trio. She says deep-rooted cultural biases can impact women’s choices, sometimes leading individuals to avoid entering male-dominated careers. “Overcoming these biases involves stepping outside our comfort zones and embracing new learning experiences, which can be challenging and time-consuming,” she states.
Cyprus curtails 29% of renewable energy in 2024
Cyprus curtailed 29% of its renewable energy in 2024, a record high that signals risks to the island’s energy transition.
Philippines’ green energy auction heavily oversubscribed with nearly 7 GW of pumped hydro bids
The country’s Green Energy Auction (GEA-3) attracted a cumulative 7.5 GW of projects, far surpassing the 4.65 GW installation target.
EU escalates infringement procedures over energy permit laws
The European Commission has launched legal action against eight EU member states for failing to transpose its revised renewable energy directive into national law.
Eskom calls for registration of all grid-tied solar installations
South African utility Eskom is urging consumers with grid-tied rooftop solar to register their systems and integrate them with the national grid, waiving registration fees until March 2026. Off-grid installations must still prove they operate independently.
Australia’s residential battery installations rise 30% in 2024
Australia installed more than 28,000 residential batteries in 2024, a 30% increase from the previous year, according to a Clean Energy Council (CEC) platform that tracks renewable energy adoption.
Global utility-scale solar additions hit 182 GW in 2024
Utility-scale solar installations reached 182 GW (AC) in 2024, with the top 33 countries now accounting for 765 GW, or roughly 93% of the global total, according to Wiki-Solar.
Slovenia adds 298.8 MW of solar in 2024
Slovenia’s solar market slowed in 2024, but the residential segment maintained the largest share as it adjusted to the phase-out of net metering and a new electricity tariff system.
