Asia & Oceania

Explainer: Two new studies offer fresh insights into the performance of TOPCon solar modules, including a new degradation mode related to encapsulants.

The 26GW Australian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH) in Western Australia has secured AU$21 million (US$14.71 million) in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to advance large-scale hydrogen production capabilities that will support green iron manufacturing in the Pilbara region.

US authorities have hit back at a WTO ruling that subsidies for domestically produced solar and other clean energy components discriminate against Chinese firms.

Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) has submitted an Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) referral for the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission infrastructure project in Australia.

The latest edition in our NEM Data Spotlight series delves into solar PV data from January 2026 and how it hit a daily peak of 222GWh.

Tonic Group has obtained federal environmental clearance for a 75MW solar-plus-storage development in Western Australia within four weeks.

The Philippines’ solar and energy storage trade body has warned that diplomatic tensions with China could disrupt the solar industry.

The US and India have announced a trade deal under which Washington will cut reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 25%.

Independent power producer (IPP) TerraForm Power has acquired a 1.56GW solar project in Lee County, Illinois from Hexagon Energy.

India’s Union Budget 2026-27 reinforces government support for renewables through duty exemptions and infrastructure spending.