Policy

Last week the US Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance on tax credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which allow state and local governments, nonprofits and other entities to benefit from renewable energy tax breaks.

Jonathan Touriño Jacobo explores how Eastern and Southern European countries have emerged in the race as key players for the European Union to reach 740GW of solar capacity installed by 2030.

The US solar industry had the most growth of any quarter in its history in Q1 2023, as delayed projects from 2022 came online and supply chain constraints showed signs of loosening.

Ohio House has introduced a solar bill that will accelerate the growth of community solar development under a state-wide pilot programme.

The EU will add 69GW of solar and wind capacity in 2023, representing a 17% of increase year-on-year according to the EU's latest report presenting the REPowerEU plan progress one year after its launch

Lena Dias Martins explores the UK government’s Contracts for Difference scheme which supports the country’s move to a zero-carbon economy.

Italy has allocated 200MW of solar PV capacity in its 11th renewables auction, according to figures from energy management agency GSE.

Queensland has set multiple renewable energy targets, including bringing 22GW of new solar and wind projects by 2035.

The US Department of Treasury, Department of Energy and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have announced guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), strengthening energy security and incentivising manufacturing and clean energy investments in coal communities.

With grid availability, plenty of land and a new contracts for difference scheme that is set to go live this year, Romania is proving an increasingly attractive market for solar developers. Lena Dias Martins finds out more.