Cyprus to replace net metering with new self-consumption regime
Cyprus will replace its current net metering and billing schemes with a new, market-based self-consumption model from January 2026, as the island’s electricity sector opens to competition.
Malaysian utility launches rebate program for residential PV
Sarawak Energy says it will grant rebates of up to $2,800 for PV systems planned to operate under Malaysia’s net metering scheme.
Philippines to streamline net metering applications
Government agencies and utilities in the Philippines have agreed to reduce the red tape involved in applying to the country’s net metering program. As of May this year, there were more than 17,000 end-users registered under the program with an aggregate installed capacity of 157 MW.
C&I segment driving Turkey’s new solar boom
Turkey has installed about 7.6 GW of new solar capacity over the past year, driven largely by rising electricity prices and expanding uptake of net metering by commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers, Solar3GW President Yusuf Bahadir Turhan tells pv magazine.
Malaysia upgrades net metering scheme for rooftop PV
The Malaysian authorities say that approximately 1.7 GW of PV systems are operating under the Malaysian Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV) scheme and the country’s three Net Energy Metering (NEM) programs.
Pakistan proposes 18% tax on foreign panels in wake of solar imports surge
The Pakistan government has proposed an 18% general sales tax on imported solar panels in its budget for the new 2025-26 financial year. Pakistan Solar Association has warned the tax risks slowing solar adoption in the country.
Bangladesh seeking to improve net metering for rooftop PV
Bangladesh is seeking to overhaul its net-metering policy to encourage rooftop PV deployment by allowing 100% power injection and expanding eligibility to all grid-connected users, including those with single-phase and prepaid meters.
Net-metering scheme hits 141 MW in the Philippines
The Philippines’ Department of Energy says its net-metering program has added around 141 MW to the grid since its inception in 2015.
Mexico deploys 1 GW of distributed solar in 2024
Mexico’s Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) said the country installed 1.09 GW of distributed solar in 2024, bringing total capacity to 4.42 GW by year-end.
Greece installs 400 MW of net-metered solar in 2024
Greece installed 400 MW of net-metered PV systems in 2024, bringing its cumulative distributed solar capacity to 850 MW. However, the country shifted from net metering to net billing in September.
