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‘Renewable energy is not a side story in our economic growth, it is the headline’ The Philippines’ Board of Investments (BOI) certified 13 renewable energy projects under the Green Lane initiative in the first five months of 2026, signaling strong momentum for clean energy investment. These projects account for 99.6% of the PHP 346 billion ($6.18 billion) in total Green Lane approvals, highlighting the sector’s dominance in the country’s expedited investment pipeline.
Emiliano Bellini
Jun 12, 2026
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Bangladesh introduces 0% tax rate for solar power sector Bangladesh has announced a major solar energy incentive package, including a 0% tax rate for the solar power sector until 2035 and a 5% rebate on consumer solar electricity payments. The policy also removes import and other duties on key solar components to boost investment and support the country’s renewable energy targets for 2030 and 2050.
Syful Islam
Jun 11, 2026
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Pakistan targets solar sector with higher sales tax on modules, increased duties on batteries and inverters Solar industry campaigns against tax on panels and inverters ahead of proposed hike in budget. Calls for abolition of customs duties on batteries and inverters. The PSA has warned more action is needed to support battery energy storage system (BESS) deployment in a market where solar’s share of the energy mix has grown rapidly.
Matthew Lynas
Jun 10, 2026
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Abu Dhabi’s solar self-supply framework marks shift to energy intelligence The Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) recently convened an industry discussion examining how Abu Dhabi’s self-supply framework will impact distributed solar deployment, storage integration and future market design.
Sol Soufan, MESIA
Jun 09, 2026
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Brunei tenders solar at five government buildings A tender is open in Brunei for the development of grid-connected solar installations on the rooftop and carports of five government buildings. The deadline to submit applications is June 23.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 09, 2026
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Grid collapse in Indonesia poses threat to renewables expansion The Institute for Essential Services Reform says a series of power outages in northwestern Indonesia suggests the country’s transmission infrastructure is not ready to implement the gigawatts of solar projects planned over the coming years.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 08, 2026
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Oman seeks consultants for 300 MW solar project A tender in Oman is searching for a consultant to support the development of a solar project with a planned capacity of up to 300 MW. The deadline for applications is July 26.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 08, 2026
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Malaysia forecast to reach 29.7 GW of solar by 2035 GlobalData’s latest analysis says Malaysia is on course to surpass its 2040 renewable energy targets by 2031.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 04, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Vietnam’s first direct power purchase agreement enters operation Energy analyst Lam Pham tells pv magazine direct power purchase agreements will be a significant catalyst for solar deployment in Vietnam after the first such agreement, tied to a 49 MW solar plant, begins operating.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 03, 2026