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.

Syria Fast-Tracks Small Renewables, Greenlights Two New 100-MW Solar Projects

Damascus launches a fixed-tariff scheme for 2–10 MW green power and signs a deal with 20Solar Energy to build twin 100-MW solar plants, one with battery storage.

Jul 14, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Policy, Asia, PV Power Plant, Syria, 20Solar

Trump Clampdown Tightens Rules on Wind and Solar Tax Credits

Trump’s executive order forces strict enforcement of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, slashing wind and solar tax credits and tightening rules for project eligibility.

Jul 8, 2025 // Tariffs, Policy, USA, Donald Trump, North America, tax

Congress Clears Trump-Backed Bill Slashing Clean-Energy Tax Breaks

The “One Big Beautiful Bill” heads to President Trump’s desk after Congress voted to tighten wind and solar tax credits, setting a 2027 service deadline and sparking warnings of lost jobs and higher power prices.

Jul 4, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, USA, SEIA, Donald Trump, North America, congress, wind power, Inflation Reduction Act, ACP, Oceantic Network

UK Solar Roadmap Targets 47 GW Capacity, Fuels Rooftop Revolution Nationwide

New Solar Roadmap sets UK goal of 45-47 GW by 2030, promising rooftop reforms, balcony plug-in panels and 35,000 jobs while using just 0.4 % of land.

Jul 1, 2025 // Policy, Energy, UK, Solar, Europe, renewables, Roadmap

French Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Dismiss Bid to Freeze Wind, Solar Permits

France’s National Assembly quashes a conservative-backed moratorium on new wind and solar projects, keeping its 2030 clean-energy targets on track.

Jun 25, 2025 // Policy, France, Europe

GOP Tax Bill Threatens Clean-Energy Credits Over China Supply Links

US Republican tax proposal would nullify clean-energy incentives for solar, battery, and other projects using Chinese components, putting billions in climate investments at risk.

May 15, 2025 // Policy, China, Asia, us congress, CleanEnergy

US Senators Target China Solar Firms in Tax Credit Ban

US Senator Sherrod Brown's bill aims to keep energy manufacturing tax credits in American hands, not foreign adversaries. A bipartisan effort to boost domestic jobs and security.

Aug 1, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, USA, China, Asia, North America

EU Closes China Solar Probe Amid Firm Withdrawals

EU closes probes into Chinese bids for Romanian solar park as companies withdraw, citing commitment to EU climate goals. Controversy over subsidy regulation enforcement continues.

May 14, 2024 // Policy, Europe

EU Probes Chinese Solar Firms: Subsidy Law Test

EU probes Chinese firms in bid for Romanian solar park to prevent unfair competition. Concerns over state support and impact on clean tech industries.

Apr 4, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, China, Europe, Asia

Swing States Reap Benefits of $114B Clean-Tech Investment

Clean-tech investments surge in swing states following Inflation Reduction Act, shaping presidential election debate on climate policy and economic growth.

Apr 3, 2024 // Policy, USA, North America, Joe Biden

California Takes Step Forward to 100% Renewables

California leads the way to a greener future Governor Gavin Newsom signed a slate of clean energy bills to install highway solar, increase efficiency, tap into wave energy, and fund transportation for the next decade - an ambitious plan to achieve 100% clean energy.

Oct 10, 2023 // Policy, California, USA, North America, Gavin Newsom

Solar power UK hails phones call to speed up solar connections

Environmental Audit Committee warns "dark cloud of hold-ups" can hinder the UK solar sector

May 5, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, UK, Europe, Chris Hewett

New renewables law in Serbia limits connection capacity to keep grid stable

The new Law on the Use of Renewable Energy Sources is coming into force. Minister of Mining and also Energy of Serbia Dubravka Đedović said the new framework enables auctions for electricity from new capacities.

May 1, 2023 // Policy, Europe, Serbia

Biden Threatens to Veto Bill to Lift Moratorium on Solar Tariffs

President Joe Biden is threatening to veto regulations that would re-instate tariffs as high as 254% on photovoltaic panels imported from Southeast Asia, the White House stated Monday.

Apr 25, 2023 // Tariffs, Policy, USA, North America, Joe Biden

Maryland bill to permanently expand community solar awaits governor's signature

Maryland State Delegate Luke Clippinger (D-Baltimore City) revealed the passage of HB 908 on April 11, which, once signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore, will expand access to clean, dependable as well as affordable solar power for all Marylanders.

Apr 19, 2023 // Policy, USA, North America, Delegate Clippinger

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