Policy Desk · Day
2026-11-01
7 stories in this section.
Supervisory Authority's Rejection of Solar Project in Designated Abandoned Quarry Is Unjustified If It Ignores Visual Impact
TAR Lombardia ruled that rejecting a solar project in a disused quarry based solely on abstract landscape prohibitions is unjustified without assessing visual impact. This clarifies regulatory requirements for landscape authorization in suitable areas, affecting project approval processes for solar developers.
West African Community unifies energy storage regulations!
The adoption of a unified regulatory framework for battery storage in West Africa is a notable development for the region. This standardization provides a clearer compliance path for developers and investors operating across multiple ECOWAS member states.
Nghe An sets target for 50% of government offices to use rooftop solar power by 2030
Nghe An province is drafting a plan to install rooftop solar systems in government offices, schools, and hospitals, targeting 50% coverage by 2030. This initiative aims to reduce grid pressure and promote energy efficiency among public institutions in Vietnam.
60,000 solar panels for Colombia, but at a higher-than-usual price?
The article details the signing of 17 contracts for 2,274 energy communities in Colombia, highlighting a 15% price margin added to panel costs to account for exchange rate and inflation risks. This is relevant to professionals tracking how government procurement structures and currency risk management impact the final
Andalusia exhausted its one-day budget for home solar panels with battery storage, while the subsidy for home insulation, covering up to 65%, remains open
The Andalusian Energy Agency suspended new applications for its solar and battery storage subsidy after the budget was exhausted within one day of opening. This rapid depletion highlights the high demand for residential energy efficiency and storage incentives in the region.
$10,000 for rooftop solar? No, thanks. Why homeowners are rejecting an Ontario rebate that ‘doesn’t make any sense’
Homeowners in Ontario are rejecting a $10,000 provincial rebate because it requires surrendering credits for excess power sent to the grid. This policy structure discourages solar adoption and limits the grid benefits of distributed generation.
Why Sri Lanka’s recent blackout has lessons for India’s rooftop solar push
Sri Lanka's recent grid collapse prompted authorities to instruct rooftop solar operators to disconnect, highlighting integration challenges. This incident offers critical lessons for India as it expands its 33.41 GW rooftop solar capacity and manages grid stability.