Policy

Two CIS tenders have opened in Western Australia, seeking 1.6GW of renewable energy generation in the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM).

PV Tech Premium hears from Renewable Properties and Silicon Ranch about the new 'start of construction' rules for US solar projects.

Latin America has the potential to unlock billions in clean energy investment if it aligns national policies with global sustainability goals and investor expectations.

Another high-level inter-departmental symposium on the PV industry was held in Beijing last week, which focused on four key areas including low-prices.

Investment in utility-scale solar fell by 19% in the first half of 2025, as global investment in all renewable energy projects grew by 10%.

USDA has announced that new wind and solar projects on agricultural land will not be eligible for two federal loan programmes.

New South Wales, Australia's most coal-dependent state, will transition from 40% to 90% renewable energy by 2035, according to grid operator Transgrid's latest planning report.

The Australian government of Victoria has released an amended version of the Victorian Transmission Plan, adding 200,000 hectares of area to develop renewable energy – in addition to 230,000 hectares proposed in the first draft.

US solar industry representatives have voiced concern at the US Treasury Department’s new “start of construction” rules for large projects.

Australia’s federal, state and territory governments have agreed to develop a national solar module reuse and recycling scheme.