One Big Beautiful Bill is anti-solar: US industry reacts
The budget bill and a Trump executive order are expected to have a damaging effect to the solar industry, but strong fundamentals like increased demand and lowered component costs are expected to drive installations forward.
US launches national security probe into polysilicon imports
The US Department of Commerce (DoC) says it will investigate the potential for export restrictions by foreign countries, as well as their ability to “weaponize” their control over supplies of polysilicon.
What standards for agrivoltaics?
The technology which combines solar PV panels and agriculture is gaining ground. IEC Standards for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems already exist, but more might be required, dealing with some of the more specific issues relating to agriculture.
Powering a greener future through India’s clean energy transition
As India adds more intermittent renewables like solar and wind to its energy mix, modernising the electricity grid becomes a priority. Grid expansion, integration of battery storage systems, and digital monitoring tools are critical to accommodate fluctuations in generation and demand.
US House passes sweeping bill, leaving solar industry reeling
Despite vocal bipartisan support for clean energy tax credits, US House and Senate Republicans failed to adjust policies that would continue the rapid buildout of domestic clean energy.
India’s next solar frontier: Captive projects are powering industrial self-reliance
Industrial belts in Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu are becoming hotspots for captive solar. The drivers vary from steep tariffs and policy incentives to strong ESG commitments by export-oriented businesses, but the result is the same: a distributed solar network powering India’s industrial economy.
VGF incentive cut may raise BESS tariffs by 10%, but impact likely temporary: SBICAPS
A new report by SBICAPS anticipates that the incentive cut under the second phase of the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme for standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) could lead to a tariff increase of around 10%. However, it adds, this increase is manageable and could be absorbed in the coming months as capex costs continue to decline.
Polysilicon glut may reverse into shortage by 2028, says Bernreuter
China’s polysilicon output hit 3.25 million metric tons (MT) in 2024, driving global prices below $4.50/kg, says Bernreuter Research. The Germany-based market analytics firm warns the market could swing to a shortage by 2028 if capacity cuts overshoot.
Mitsubishi announces $3.9 billion investment in U.S. community solar
Nexamp will receive investment to build community solar projects, reported Tokyo-based news outlet Nikkei.
Ireland shuts last coal plant, becomes 15th coal-free country in Europe
Moneypoint in County Clare, Ireland, joins the ranks of other European nations exiting coal by shutting off power generation at its sole remaining coal plant. Industry observers say Ireland’s increased renewable energy generation in recent years, particularly in wind, has contributed to this milestone. Moneypoint now functions as a backup oil burner under emergency instruction, but it is no longer active in the wholesale electricity market.
