Policy for Solar Energy News

In this news category, we make you acquainted with global solar energy policies. Solar industry development in different countries is much dependent on local policies. Find out how governments support transfer to green energy, what subsidies and incentive programs they offer. We collect good practices of solar policies from all over the globe.

Germany’s Home PV Installs Drop 28% Amid Headwinds

Germany’s solar pivot: fewer single-family installs, more C&I and utility-scale, PPAs and storage surge. Self-consumption, balcony solar rise now; 2026 rate relief could spark VPP-fueled residential revival.

Dec 9, 2025 // Residential, Markets & Finance News, Policy, Germany, Europe, residential solar, policy, BSW-Solar, financing

India’s record-low storage bids spark viability and safety concerns

Rock-bottom battery bids raise fears of unbuildable projects and lower-quality systems in India’s push to scale storage.

Dec 9, 2025 // Storage, Policy, India, Asia, policy, tenders, project viability

RWE Wins 68 MW in Italy’s FER-X Auction

RWE secures 68 MW of wind and solar in Italy’s first FER-X tender, strengthening its position as the country accelerates renewable energy expansion toward 2030.

Dec 8, 2025 // Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Policy, Italy, Europe, rwe, wind, Renewable Energy, FER-X auction

Vietnam outlines national roadmap to deploy battery storage at scale

Vietnam’s leaders sketched a stronger strategy for battery storage to integrate fast-growing wind and solar while improving reliability.

Dec 5, 2025 // Storage, Grids, Policy, Asia, Vietnam, renewables, grid flexibility

Australia Faces Bill Shock as Renewables Rollout Lags

Australia risks pricier power as renewables lag. Fast‑track batteries, transmission and planning, empower homes with solar, smart tariffs and VPPs to hit 2030 targets and retire coal smoothly.

Dec 5, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Policy, Australia, Oceania, transmission, electricity prices

New York accelerates clean power tender to lock federal incentives

New York launched an accelerated solicitation so shovel-ready wind and solar can capture federal tax credits, with emphasis on deliverability and schedules.

Nov 26, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, USA, New York, tender, North America, renewables, tax credits, deliverability

PosiGen bankruptcy spotlights US rooftop solar’s financing and policy fragility

Rooftop provider PosiGen filed for bankruptcy, citing funding stress, credit shifts and lender disputes—underscoring the sector’s sensitivity to incentives and capital costs.

Nov 26, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, Rooftop PV, USA, North America, financing, bankruptcy

Philippines Strengthens National Backing for Solar Expansion

President Marcos Jr. highlights renewed government support for solar after visiting a major rooftop installation.

Nov 25, 2025 // Policy, Rooftop PV, Asia, rooftop PV, investment, Philippines, Renewable Energy, government policy

Catalonia Fast-Tracks Renewables With New Decree To Accelerate Permits Deployment

Catalonia passed a decree to cut permitting times, clarify storage rules, and support energy communities, aiming to accelerate wind and solar build-out.

Nov 24, 2025 // Policy, ENERGY STORAGE, Spain, Europe, permitting, catalonia, energy communities

Australia Unveils Free Solar Without Panels for Households

Australia to offer free power during solar peaks—no panels needed. Save on bills, shift usage, and tap surplus renewables as retailers roll out flexible, nationwide deals next year.

Nov 4, 2025 // Policy, Australia, Oceania

US Reclaims $13B from Biden's Green Energy Agenda

Trump Administration slashes $13 billion in green energy funds, prioritizing fossil fuels and nuclear power over Biden's climate initiatives.

Sep 25, 2025 // Policy, USA, Trump, North America

BayWa r.e. signals forecast risk amid tougher United States regulations

BayWa r.e. warned its earnings outlook may be cut as tighter US regulatory conditions weigh on timing, costs, and pricing across its renewables business.

Sep 24, 2025 // Policy, USA, North America, baywa r.e.

Australia Sets Ambitious 2035 Emissions Reduction Target

Australia boosts climate ambition with a bold 62%-70% emissions cut by 2035, driving renewable energy investments and aligning with global environmental efforts.

Sep 23, 2025 // Policy, Australia, Oceania

Dutch Government Withdraws €277M from SolarNL Initiative

Dutch government halts €277M SolarNL funding, citing feasibility issues, reshaping solar energy strategies and impacting sustainable development goals.

Sep 22, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Policy, Europe, Netherlands, SolarNL

Austria’s PV industry warns draft renewables law risks transition progress

PV Austria says the current draft of the renewables acceleration act needs fixes, cautioning it could hinder deployment rather than speed it up

Sep 15, 2025 // Grids, Policy, Europe, Austria, curtailment, grid connection

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