Policy

PV Talk: Italy’s new CfD policy offers clear support for solar developers in an otherwise uncertain legislative landscape, says Terrawatt's Patrizio Donati.

The US Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released a policy blueprint which it claims would “strengthen the reliability of America’s electric grid with solar and storage technologies.”

China has advanced in the integration of AI and new energy, covering areas such as power forecasting, electricity markets, and O&M.

The US installed 17.92GW of new capacity in the first half of 2025, with quarterly declines in additions for utility-scale and residential solar.

France has awarded 971MW of ground-mount solar capacity, to 165 projects, in the eighth round of the PPE2 PV tender.

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, the joint forum of the Centre and States, has reduced the GST rate on renewable energy components from 12% to 5%. 

Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to accelerate the permitting of energy generation projects that could be set to lose IRA support.

Analysis: A Biden-era policy to suspend the payment of duties on Southeast Asian module imports looks set to backfire badly on an already under-pressure US solar industry.

ARENA has launched the second funding round of its AU$1 billion Solar Sunshot programme, making AU$150 million available.

The UK’s new Labour government took power last summer, promising a renewable energy revolution, with solar playing a lead role.