UK parliament calls for solar supply chain law, forced labor import ban
Cross-party human rights committee says legislation needed to combat forced labor in solar supply chains, in report urging the UK government to introduce mandatory due diligence measures. Solar Energy UK expresses disappointment in committee’s portrayal of the UK solar industry.
Just 3% of India’s 2032 wind and solar target can power its entire EV fleet: Ember
Reliably meeting EV charging requirements from renewables requires demand-shifting mechanisms like time-of-day tariffs in conjunction with infrastructure improvements.
U.S. solar projects face development crunch while Canada says “Build, baby, build”
Solar developers prioritize advanced-stage projects in the U.S. due to tightened tax credit deadlines, while projects in Canada are “full speed forward.”
New solar trade cases focus on Asian countries
A US solar manufacturing group has filed trade petitions targeting cell and module imports from Indonesia, India and Laos, seeking antidumping and countervailing duties on largely Chinese-produced products. The action could trigger new AD/CVD investigations by the US Department of Commerce.
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.
