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.

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

Philippines Auction Draws 9.4GW, Underscoring Solar Investment Appetite This Year

The Philippines’ latest green energy auction attracted 9.4 GW of subscriptions against a 10.65-GW target, with strong interest in utility-scale solar.

Sep 8, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Policy, Asia, auction, Philippines, capacity

US Solar Outlook Slashed As Policy Rollbacks Rattle Pipeline Forecast

A new SEIA–WoodMac report cuts the 2026–2030 US solar outlook by 27% after recent federal policy shifts, even as manufacturing and H1 additions remain strong.

Sep 8, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, USA, utility-scale, North America, policy, tax credits, outlook

India Slashes Solar GST, Developers Eye Cheaper Tariffs And Restarts

India cut GST on solar and wind hardware to 5%, a move expected to lower project costs, revive stalled bids, and pressure tariffs down.

Sep 5, 2025 // Tariffs, Policy, India, Asia, tariff, policy, Solar Project, GST

States fast-track solar projects to beat looming federal credit deadlines

States are rushing permits and contracts so solar projects can start construction in time to qualify for federal tax credits before policy changes kick in.

Aug 27, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Policy, USA, BATTERIES, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, North America, permitting, tax credits

China’s Solar Makers Signal Progress Amid Losses And Overcapacity Shakeout

Bloomberg reports Chinese solar manufacturers remain loss-making but see signs of stabilization as the industry works through severe overcapacity.

Aug 26, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Policy, China, Asia, overcapacity, pv module price

China’s industry group tells solar makers: stop below-cost price wars

China’s PV association urged manufacturers to end below-cost sales and align production with demand, the latest step in Beijing’s bid to stabilize a glutted market.

Aug 25, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Policy, China, CPIA, Asia, PV module, overcapacity

U.S. solar build stays on record pace despite policy crosswinds

The U.S. remains on track to add about 33 GW of utility-scale solar in 2025, with solar accounting for three-quarters of new capacity in early-year data.

Aug 25, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Policy, USA, storage, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, North America, ERCOT, capacity additions

Trump's New Rules Squeeze Wind, Solar Tax Credits

New IRS rules tighten tax credits for wind and solar, impacting future renewable investments under Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act.'

Aug 18, 2025 // Policy, Trump, tax credit

India Summit Puts Solar Plus Storage At Heart Of Transition

At New Delhi’s REconnect Summit, policymakers and developers spotlight solar-plus-storage as essential to India’s 2030 renewables push and grid reliability.

Aug 11, 2025 // Storage, Grids, Policy, storage, India, Asia, grid, battery, policy

US Utility Solar Grows 10 Percent Despite Federal Subsidy Rollbacks

Reuters analysis shows utility-scale solar capacity still climbed 10 % in H1 2025, led by Texas and Arizona, even after tax-credit cuts.

Aug 6, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, USA, Texas, North America

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