Solar News
Aggregated from PV Magazine, SolarPower Europe, Electrek, CleanTechnica. Updated every 4 hours.
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- PV Magazine· Jun 23, 2026policy
UK startup presents sodium-ion storage solution for rooftop PV
Eleven Energy has launched its residential sodium-ion storage system at The smarter E in Munich. The fully integrated platform combines sodium-optimized batteries, inverters, and AI energy management to improve safety, flexibility, and tariff-driven optimization. The post UK startup presents sodium-ion storage solution for rooftop PV appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· Jun 23, 2026policy
Very low cost rooftop solar slashes domestic energy cost – Part 2: South American Countries
As photovoltaics continues getting cheaper, an increasing number of countries are adapting their regulatory frameworks to facilitate its integration into electricity markets. Brazil is currently adding more than 1 GW of new PV capacity each month, with the majority coming from small-scale, distributed rooftop installations. In this regard, Brazil stands out as an exception in South America. The country's rapid solar expansion is not primarily driven by lower solar module prices compared with neighboring Latin American countries. Instead, it is largely the result of high conventional electricity prices, accessible financing, supportive regulations, tax incentives, and the scale of its energy market. The post Very low cost rooftop solar slashes domestic energy cost – Part 2: South American Countries appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· Jun 17, 2026policy
Amazon, B&Q, Currys and Lidl support plans to unlock UK plug-in solar
Major high street retailers join roundtable session on plug-in solar, as government prepares regulation change allowing plug-in solar. New government consultation seeks industry views ahead rule changes expected in weeks. The post Amazon, B&Q, Currys and Lidl support plans to unlock UK plug-in solar appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· Jun 15, 2026policy
Austria allocates €12 million for solar-plus-storage rebates
Austria will open its second 2026 PV funding round on June 17 with a total budget of €12 million, while continuing incentives for battery storage and European-made components. The first funding round showed strong demand and a clear shift toward PV-plus-storage systems, with around 90% of applications including batteries. The post Austria allocates €12 million for solar-plus-storage rebates appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· Jun 11, 2026policy
UK heat pump installations stall despite subsidy boost
Grant funding continues but total number of retrofit heat pumps in first quarter of 2026 18% down on same period in 2025. Pace of deployment remains significantly below government’s 2030 target of 450,000 per year. The post UK heat pump installations stall despite subsidy boost appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· Jun 11, 2026policy
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. The post Bangladesh introduces 0% tax rate for solar power sector appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· Jun 5, 2026policy
Lithuania’s grid operators can now disconnect solar plants without cybersecurity measures
While Lithuania's heightened cybersecurity laws are helping solar plants larger than 100 kW become more secure, some owners have faced increased costs and a waiting list to fully implement the new measures. The post Lithuania’s grid operators can now disconnect solar plants without cybersecurity measures appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· Jun 5, 2026policy
Australia installs 435 MW of residential rooftop PV in April
Ahead of the introduction of home battery rebate reductions on May 1, April was a bumper month for residential rooftop solar uptake in Australia, up 30% on the month prior. The post Australia installs 435 MW of residential rooftop PV in April appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· Jun 3, 2026policy
Cambodia’s utility-scale solar surpasses planned targets for 2030 and 2035
A 30 MW annual rooftop quota and a compensation tariff that overshoots estimated grid impact costs by three to four times are keeping distributed solar on the sidelines as Cambodia's utility-scale capacity races past its own long-term planning targets. The post Cambodia’s utility-scale solar surpasses planned targets for 2030 and 2035 appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· Jun 2, 2026policy
Rooftop PV helps South Africa pass one year without loadshedding
The build-out of rooftop solar, alongside lower demand and rising tariffs, are said to have helped South African utility Eskom surpass one year without loadshedding. The post Rooftop PV helps South Africa pass one year without loadshedding appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· Jun 2, 2026policy
Nextpower files patent lawsuit against Gamechange
In a lawsuit filed in the US District Court of Delaware, Nextpower alleges that Gamechange Energy has infringed on three of its patents related to tracker technology and software. Gamechange has denied the infringements and says it plans to mount a full defense. The post Nextpower files patent lawsuit against Gamechange appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· Jun 2, 2026policy
Philippines proposes stricter PV, battery product certification rules
The proposed regulation for product safety and quality standards applies to all solar and PV components, whether locally manufactured or imported. The post Philippines proposes stricter PV, battery product certification rules appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· May 30, 2026policy
Lessons from the solar frontier
Utility-scale solar projects are larger, interconnections are slower, and engineering decisions must anticipate regulation and supply chains years in advance. At the CT Solar Platform in Snyder, Texas – a 1.6 GW AC single-site development – the first phase, CT Solar One (110 MW AC), has been a test bed for integrating civil design, BOS optimization and domestic-content strategy. Levona Renewables led the development and engineering of the project and CEO Fernando Queiroz shares some key lessons. The post Lessons from the solar frontier appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· May 29, 2026policy
Vietnam solar boom strains grid and tests project finance
Vietnam's solar expansion is running ahead of the grid infrastructure needed to support it, while a dispute over retroactive tariff cuts on 173 projects is clouding the financing outlook for new capacity. The post Vietnam solar boom strains grid and tests project finance appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· May 28, 2026policy
U.S. International Trade Commission extends tariffs on Chinese and Taiwanese solar imports
The federal agency decided to preserve existing antidumping and countervailing duties following a sunset review. The post U.S. International Trade Commission extends tariffs on Chinese and Taiwanese solar imports appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· May 27, 2026policy
Paraguay launches first large-scale solar tender, marking historic shift in energy policy
Paraguay has launched its first large-scale solar photovoltaic tender under Law No. 7599/2025, marking a key step in diversifying its electricity mix beyond hydropower. The 140 MW project, supported by the World Bank, includes grid connection via a 220 kV substation and opens the door to long-term renewable PPAs and future hybrid solar-plus-storage developments. The post Paraguay launches first large-scale solar tender, marking historic shift in energy policy appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· May 27, 2026policy
Paraguay launches first large-scale solar tender, marking historic shift in energy policy
Paraguay has launched its first large-scale solar photovoltaic tender under Law No. 7599/2025, marking a key step in diversifying its electricity mix beyond hydropower. The 140 MW project, supported by the World Bank, includes grid connection via a 220 kV substation and opens the door to long-term renewable PPAs and future hybrid solar-plus-storage developments.
- PV Magazine· May 27, 2026policy
Malaysia offers cash rebate for home solar
Households installing solar under Malaysia’s Solar Accelerated Transition Action Program will be able to apply for a cash rebate from June. The rebate is set at MYS 600 ($151.27)/kWac up to a maximum MYS 3,000. It is expected to support up to 50,000 homeowners. The post Malaysia offers cash rebate for home solar appeared first on pv magazine Global .
- PV Magazine· May 27, 2026policy
Malaysia offers cash rebate for home solar
Households installing solar under Malaysia’s Solar Accelerated Transition Action Program will be able to apply for a cash rebate from June. The rebate is set at MYS 600 ($151.27)/kWac up to a maximum MYS 3,000. It is expected to support up to 50,000 homeowners.
- PV Magazine· May 26, 2026policy
Serbia postpones connection studies for renewables until 2029
Updates to Serbia’s energy law push back connection studies for variable renewable energy sources until 2029, introduce rules for customers looking to install batteries that will transfer excess energy back to the grid and allow multiple end users within one building to act as a group.
- PV Magazine· May 25, 2026policy
Cuba raises renewable electricity export tariff 30-fold
Cuba has introduced a new tariff of CUP 90 ($3.75)/kWh for surplus renewable electricity exported to the national grid, replacing a lower differentiated pricing system for residential and non-residential producers.
- PV Magazine· May 23, 2026policy
Mandatory utility fees distort price signals for rooftop solar in the US
Regulators in 27 U.S. states are shifting residential electricity pricing toward higher fixed monthly charges and lower usage-based rates, weakening the economics of rooftop solar and home battery systems. This redesign reduces incentives for distributed energy, compresses savings from peak-rate arbitrage, and reinforces reliance on costly centralized grid expansion, potentially raising long-term electricity costs for consumers.
- PV Magazine· May 22, 2026policy
Brazil increases import tax on batteries at local manufacturer’s request
The measure raises the import tariff from 18% to 25% for 48V LFP batteries intended for stationary applications in telecommunications and photovoltaic systems of up to 4.8 kW until May 2027, following a request from the domestic industry via LETEC. For other batteries classified as lithium-ion electric accumulators, the reduced rate of 18% remains.
- PV Magazine· May 18, 2026policy
Romania moves from solar to storage rebates
Romania is not planning to run a grant scheme offering non-repayable funds for home solar installations for a second year running, instead aiming funds at existing solar prosumers looking to install battery storage systems. The Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association expects strong growth in Romania's rooftop PV market to continue despite the absence of solar-specific installation grants.
- PV Magazine· May 14, 2026policy
Armenia allows construction of energy storage systems
Amendments to Armenia’s Energy Law permits the development of energy storage systems for the first time, subject to licensing. Systems smaller than 1 MW, or those above 1 MW designed for self-consumption, are exempt from licensing.
- PV Magazine· May 13, 2026policy
South Korea’s first agrivoltaics law leaves half of farmland off-limits
South Korea's National Assembly has passed the country's first dedicated agrivoltaics legislation, enabling dual use of agricultural land for solar power generation, but the law excludes zones covering nearly half of the country's farmland, according to a Seoul-based nonprofit group focused on energy transition.
- PV Magazine· May 9, 2026policy
Argentina sees strong growth in solar distributed generation amid electricity price hikes
Argentina’s distributed generation sector is rapidly expanding due to higher electricity tariffs, lower equipment costs, and shorter solar project payback periods of around 3–4 years. Growth has accelerated since 2019, reaching over 4,000 user-generators and 143 MW installed, with strong private-sector-driven adoption.
- PV Magazine· May 9, 2026policy
Bolivia presents new law to boost renewables, private investments
The new draft law on electricity and renewable energy, developed by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy, is entering its technical, legislative and public consultation phase, with anticipated changes to generation, transmission, distribution and regulatory frameworks.
- PV Magazine· Apr 30, 2026policy
Italy probes PV companies over €60 million tax evasion and €33 million subsidy fraud
The Italian authorities have dentified seven Trentino-based photovoltaic companies, controlled by an unspecified German operator, accused of allegedly evading over €60 million in taxes and improperly obtaining €33 million in incentives from the state energy agency GSE.
- PV Magazine· Apr 30, 2026policy
Solar Manufacturing USA 2026 – production and technology at the heart of US solar
The upcoming Solar Manufacturing USA 2026 conference in Austin will focus on real U.S. solar manufacturing progress, shifting attention from capacity announcements to actual production, costs, yields, and technology choices across the full value chain. It will also examine how policy changes and tariffs are driving domestic expansion in ingots, wafers, cells, and modules, while highlighting competing technologies like back contact, heterojunction and TOPCon.
- PV Magazine DE· Apr 27, 2026policy
AFIR-Regelung der EU: Neuer Schub für Photovoltaik-Systemanbieter?
Welche Chancen die Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation für Photovoltaik-Systemanbieter bietet, erörtet Jochen Paukert, Executive Vice President der Kontron AG und und Managing Director der Kontron E-Systems GmbH.
- PV Magazine· Apr 27, 2026policy
Chinese solar exports surge 125% in March on policy change rush, not underlying demand acceleration
The Chinese customs data show a March surge as buyers rushed shipments ahead of April’s tax-rebate change.
- PV Magazine· Apr 27, 2026policy
Pakistan plans to scrap licensing fee for PV systems up to 25 kW
The move seeks to reverse aspects of the Nepra Prosumers Regulations 2026, which centralized approvals and is creating delays and financial barriers for rooftop solar adoption.
- PV Magazine· Apr 24, 2026policy
China wafer declines narrow as demand-side regulation lifts market sentiment
In a new weekly update for pv magazine , OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.