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Markets & Policy
Philippines eases rules for own-use solar systems The Philippines has streamlined guidelines governing the use of micro-solar and zero-export solar systems. These PV systems no longer require certificates of compliance, while plug-and-play solar less than 1 kW in size is now exempt from building permits.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 11, 2026
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Bangladesh reinstates payment guarantees to attract renewable energy investment Bangladesh has reinstated payment guarantees for renewable energy projects to boost investor confidence and attract local and international financing. Industry stakeholders say the move could improve project bankability, unlock new solar projects and help ease the country’s ongoing power crisis.
Syful Islam
Aug 10, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Saudi company to build 760 MW of solar, 1,077 MWh of BESS in Syria Syria’s state-owned electric utility has signed three agreements with Saudi’s Al-Harfi Construction company to develop 760 MW of solar and 1,077 MWh of battery energy storage (BESS) capacity.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Aug 07, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Philippines plans green energy auction for agrivoltaics, aquavoltaics The country’s Department of Energy says its ninth green energy auction will focus on integrating solar with agriculture and aquaculture activities. The department has also announced plans for an auction targeting off-grid renewables deployment across 20 selected islands.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 06, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Thailand registers solar installers, equipment ahead of rooftop PV expansion Thailand is formally registering qualified solar installers and equipment ahead of launching a government-backed program that will aim to deploy rooftop solar on 500,000 households. The registration process is open until September 30.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 05, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Kazakhstan’s solar capacity surpasses 1.37 GW Kazakhstan’s total installed renewables capacity exceeded 3.7 GW by the second quarter of this year. The country is planning to commission 245 MW of renewables, including five solar projects, during 2026.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 03, 2026
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Research & Development
Scientists develop perovskite-organic tandem solar cell with enhanced reverse-bias stability Researchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a perovskite–organic tandem solar cell with enhanced reverse-bias stability, addressing a key reliability challenge in thin-film PV technologies. The device achieved strong resistance to voltage-induced damage by suppressing leakage pathways and defects, retaining more than 90% of its initial efficiency under severe reverse-bias stress.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 03, 2026
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Markets & Policy
New Zealand looks to legalize plug-in solar A solar regulatory review from New Zealand’s Ministry for Regulation suggests legalizing plug-in solar, approving installations under 10 kW by the next working day and allowing accredited installers to sign off on an installation less than 100 kW in size without an inspection.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 31, 2026
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Indonesia signals start of 100 GW solar initiative Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, says a groundbreaking ceremony will soon take place for the first phase of the country’s flagship 100 GW solar program.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 30, 2026