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Markets & Policy
Netherlands proposes stricter rules for solar near airports  The Netherlands is working on a temporary framework governing permits for solar near airports. Trade association Holland Solar has said there is a lack of convincing evidence as to why solar panels have to meet stricter reflection requirements than other surfaces.
Patrick Jowett
18 hours ago
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Ukraine recognizes solar installer as official profession The recognition will serve as a foundation for future education programs, professional certifications and training as Ukraine works to ensure the quality of solar installations is maintained amid rapid deployment of distributed systems.
Patrick Jowett
20 hours ago
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South Korea announces 1 GW solar tender South Korea has kicked off a tender covering approximately 1 GW of new solar capacity, offering winning bidders a fixed-price contract with a ceiling price of KRW 147,686 ($99.46)/kWh.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 17, 2026
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Oman plans 6 GW solar cell, module factory Oman is investing in a 6 GW solar cell and module factory as part of a $1.74 billion investment package across 105 strategic projects.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 17, 2026
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The Hydrogen Stream: Tanaka energizes 500 kW fuel cell facility in Japan In other news, John Cockerill Hydrogen unveiled France’s first 5 MW electrolyzer stack, while D3 Energy reported certified hydrogen and helium resources in Australia’s Arckaringa Basin with hydrogen concentrations of up to 11.5%. PowerCell, ECL, Air Liquide, and OMV announced new hydrogen projects spanning fuel cells for AI data centers, low-carbon hydrogen production, and a 140 MW electrolyzer facility, while researchers developed a low-temperature process to produce high-purity hydrogen from mixed plastic waste.
Sergio Matalucci
Jul 17, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Kosovo breaks ground on 105 MW of solar Construction of the first solar project to be awarded under auction in Kosovo is now underway.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 16, 2026
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Italy’s solar capture price falls below market average in southern regions Italy’s solar boom is reshaping wholesale power markets, with rising PV generation driving more frequent low-price periods and widening gaps between solar captured prices and average electricity values. The local PV sector warns that declining solar revenues could accelerate by 2027, highlighting the growing need for storage and hybrid PV-plus-storage solutions.
Sergio Matalucci
Jul 16, 2026
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Malaysia unveils sixth large-scale solar tender The sixth round of Malaysia’s large-scale solar program is targeting 2.5 GW of solar tied to 1.25 GW of storage. Interested developers will be able to purchase the request for proposals document from July 27.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 16, 2026
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The Philippines inaugurates first phase of massive solar-storage project The first phase of the MTerra Solar project in the Philippines has energized over 1.3 GW of solar and 825 MW of battery energy storage. Once completed, the project is set to deliver 3.5 GW of solar tied to 4.5 GWh of storage.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 15, 2026