Policy Desk · Day
2026-11-04
14 stories in this section.
Key wind and solar auction looms amid viability concerns
Ireland's RESS 6 auction opens this week with a €110/MWh solar price cap that Solar Ireland argues is too low for current construction costs. This outcome will determine which wind and solar projects can proceed toward Ireland's 2030 renewable targets.
Exclusive: Apartment Complexes Banning Balcony Solar Panels Misapplied Management Rules
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment released a plan to promote balcony solar in 2 million households and issued 37.5 billion won for household solar promotion. This matters because it addresses regulatory barriers in apartment complexes and supports the national goal of expanding distributed solar adoption.
EU sold wind turbines worth 3.1 billion euros in 2025, and the story flips with solar panels: nearly all imports come from China
Eurostat data shows the EU exported 3.1 billion euros in wind turbines in 2025 while importing 8 billion euros in solar panels, 98.6% from China. This trade imbalance highlights the EU's reliance on Chinese manufacturing for solar modules despite its wind export strength.
MPs warn solar farms are putting Britain's best farmland at risk
MPs warned that large-scale solar developments in Britain are putting high-quality farmland at risk, citing a specific project in Cheshire. This debate highlights the critical tension between renewable energy expansion and food security, requiring professionals to consider land-use conflicts in project siting.
Vernon Parish lifts solar farm moratorium
Vernon Parish has lifted its solar farm moratorium and adopted a revised ordinance with new traffic and maintenance rules. This update clarifies local regulatory requirements for developers in the region.
United States: FCC Ban Hits A-Share Inverter Sector, Global Expansion Becomes Key to Corporate Success
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has updated its Covered List to regulate foreign-made connected power inverters, causing significant volatility in the A-share market and impacting Sungrow's stock price. This regulatory shift highlights the critical importance of global market diversification and supply chain resilience for solar inverter manufacturers facing new trade restrictions.
Solar energy without grid injection: Why is Zero Grid attracting businesses and rural producers?
The Zero Grid model is gaining traction as grid export restrictions push businesses and rural producers toward self-consumption systems. TTS Energia data shows 1.4 GW of new capacity added in 2026, highlighting a shift in project design to match local demand.
Photovoltaics in the 2027 Budget Bill Text Transmitted to the Chamber
The 2027 Italian budget bill proposes a 1.2 billion euro grant for small photovoltaic plants and support for energy-intensive companies investing in renewables and storage. These measures aim to reduce electricity costs and promote renewable energy adoption within the national energy framework.
Solar, China Raises Industrial Standards
China's MIIT proposed 2026 photovoltaic manufacturing standards with differentiated efficiency thresholds for TOPCon, HJT, and BC cells. These updates aim to improve quality and address overcapacity in the solar supply chain.
Budget measure allocates funds for hydropower, photovoltaics, and building energy efficiency
The 2027 Italian budget allocates 1.2 billion euros for new photovoltaic installations and 800 million euros for hydropower maintenance. These funds support renewable energy expansion and provide aid to energy-intensive companies and SMEs.
Romania: AFIR selects 60 solar projects over 1 MW worth 89 million euros across 26 counties
The Rural Investment Financing Agency has selected 60 solar projects exceeding 1 MW for self-consumption by farms and food processors, with a total public value of 89 million euros. This state aid scheme, funded by the Modernization Fund, supports renewable energy generation for on-site use, which is critical for reducing grid dependency and operational costs in the agricultural sector.
Petro's government allocated nearly 28 billion pesos to a solar energy program, but no community received the infrastructure
The EN-Comunidad program allocated 28 billion pesos but failed to deliver infrastructure to beneficiary communities by December 2025. This highlights significant execution risks in government-backed renewable energy initiatives for indigenous and rural groups.
Businesses installed more solar panels in October than last year, while the consumer market also showed a cautious recovery
October 2026 data shows a year-on-year increase in business solar installations and a second consecutive monthly rise in consumer registrations. This trend highlights the ongoing divergence between commercial and residential adoption rates in the current market environment.
Solar up to 1 MW, 40% subsidies in 2027 Budget
Italy's 2027 budget bill authorizes GSE to grant capital contributions of up to 40% for new PV plants under 1 MW, with a €1.2 billion allocation for 3 GW. This measure is reserved for entities accessing the FER X mechanism and requires parliamentary approval and an implementing decree to become operational.