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Global grids have failed to keep pace with renewable energy technologies and have become the “bottleneck of the energy transition”, according to a new policy report from the Global Solar Council (GSC).

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

Imbalances in investment mean that action will be needed if the solar industry is to help meet the world’s climate change targets.

Ongoing investment barriers are preventing Africa from realising the full potential of its solar resources despite strong growth in 2024, according to a Global Solar Council report.

The high cost of capital and growing community opposition to projects will be pressing challenges for the European solar industry in 2025.

PV Talk: Despite the gloomy headlines emanating from the recent COP29 climate negotiations, Global Solar Council CEO Sonia Dunlop tells Tom Kenning how for solar PV the picture was brighter, with progress made on grids, storage and the cost of capital.

The Global Solar Council announced that it will launch the International Solar Finance Group at the COP29 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan

A collective effort will be required to realise the potential of the solar PV industry, according to Sonia Dunlop of the Global Solar Council.

Global Solar Council offers policy recommendations to increase the installed solar capacity and address barriers slowing its deployment.

The Global Solar Council (GSC) has unveiled a new brand, and a new working strategy built around three 'pillars'.