Turkey allocates 800 MW in PV tender with final price of $0.0325/kWh
Turkey has awarded 800 MW of solar capacity in its latest PV tender, with the final price set at $0.0325/kWh. The authorities selected six projects ranging from 40 MW to 385 MW.
US government raises tariffs on Chinese solar polysilicon, wafers, cells to 60%
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order imposing new 10% tariffs on Chinese solar materials and delaying similar tariffs on Canadian and Mexican energy imports. The move follows former President Joe Biden’s tariff hikes, bringing total duties on Chinese solar polysilicon, wafers, and cells to 60% under Section 301.
Community managers key to wider adoption of energy communities
New research from France suggests that energy communities could benefit from dedicated community managers to address operational complexities. Researchers says that this role could offer contracts or assurances to ease concerns among risk-averse members.
Premier Energies halts plans for US solar cell factory
India’s Premier Energies says it has suspended its plans to build a factory in the United States as it waits for “the regime in the US to settle down and be clear on what they want to do.”
A 920% tariff on anode materials from China ‘would throw the economics of U.S. storage out of whack’
Battery installations in the U.S. are threatened by the imposition of anti-dumping, countervailing duties on active anode materials. The supply chain for Active Anode Materials (AAM) is dominated by Chinese producers, with attempts to establish the full supply chain outside of China years away.
Croatia’s new solar additions hit 397.1 MW in 2024
The Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia Association (RES Croatia) says Croatia’s solar market is growing year over year. But with residential and industrial rooftops accounting for most new installations, a key focus is enabling utility-scale growth.
France’s top audit body questions feasibility of EDF’s nuclear plans
France’s Cour des Comptes has issued a warning about rising nuclear energy costs. It is urging state-owned utility EDF to reduce its financial risks in international projects.
Load shedding returns to South Africa
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) says that despite the return of load shedding over the weekend, the nation is still on track to permanently eliminate power outages.
‘Lack of transparency can discourage talented women from pursuing leadership roles’
This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Maria Colom, Head of Distributed Solar, Storage & Green Mobility at France’s Engie. She says recruitment and promotion processes must be clear, fair, and merit-based to ensure equal opportunities for all. “By implementing measurable and data-driven approaches, organizations can build trust and foster a truly equitable workplace,” she states.
Romania’s 2024 solar additions hit 1.7 GW
The Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA) says Romania installed 1.7 GW of solar in 2024, as increased funding, higher renewable targets, and a streamlined permitting process drove market growth.
