Policy

Germany discussed the ‘Solarpaket I’ reforms to the country’s solar sector, with the Bundestag expecting to approve the laws this week.

The Australian government will launch a 6GW renewable energy tender next month under its expanded Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS).

The US government will announce US$7 billion in grants for residential solar projects to power more than 900,000 low-income households.

The US Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has called on the US Congress to accelerate legislative reform for solar projects in the US.

The Biden administration is expected to lift a trade exemption of bifacial solar modules in the US, according to a report from media outlet Reuters.

The Indian government has released guidelines for a rooftop solar scheme aiming to install solar systems in 10 millions households.

About AU$2.5 million of the funding will be used to ensure that residential solar modules can avoid landfills and are repurposed for parts.

The European Commission (EC) has announced its European Solar Charter, a package intended to support domestic European solar manufacturing.

The rapid deployment of solar and other renewables is creating new pressures on the efficient operation of electricity markets. Stephen Woodhouse looks at whether a shift from national to locational pricing offers a solution to optimal market design as decarbonisation efforts gather.

The EU's Energy Performance of Buildings Directivehas been adopted by member states, aiming to reduce the overall energy use of buildings.