Indonesia’s solar capacity reaches 1.49 GW

Indonesia surpassed 1 GW of cumulative solar capacity in 2025, with an estimated 546 MW of added solar last year, led by deployments in the rooftop C&I segment.Indonesia’s cumulative solar capacity stood at 1.49 GW by the end of 2025, according to figures from the country’s Ministry of Energy

Netherlands’ 2025 solar additions estimated at 2.08 GW

Provisional estimates from Dutch New Energy Research indicate the Netherlands added 0.54 GW of residential solar and 1.54 GW of C&I and large-scale solar last year, taking the country’s cumulative capacity to just shy of 30 GW.The Netherlandsinstalled 2.08 GW of solar last year, according

Italy installs 6.4 GW of PV in 2025

The country reached a cumulative installed PV capacity of 43.5 GW at the end of December, according to new figures released by Italian grid operator Terna.Italy deployed 6.4 GW of new PV systems in 2025, according to new data released by grid operator Terna and elaborated by Italian PV association I

Malaysia launches new net metering scheme for rooftop PV

Effective since January 1, 2026, the Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP) aims to build on Malaysia’s previous net metering program’s efforts to maximize the use of rooftops for solar generation by incentivizing consumers to export excess generation to the grid. The capacity

Spanish startup develops BIPV systems for tunnel exits, entrances

Spain-based Izpitek has developed an 86 kW building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) installation for tunnel entrances and exits that supplies power for lighting, demonstrating how solar energy can be adapted to complex architectural environments.Izpitek Solar, a Spanish startup specializing in the d

Poland projected to reach 59.1 GW of solar by 2035

London-based consultancy GlobalData says Poland could add between 3 GW and 4 GW of solar annually through to the middle of the next decade.Polandis on course to reach 59.1 GW of cumulative solar capacity by the end of 2035, according to analysis by UK consulting companyGlobalData.GlobalD

Japan plans to tighten laws around large-scale solar

Japan is set to impose stricter environmental oversight on future large-scale solar projects. The government may also discontinue financial support under its feed-in tariff and feed-in premium schemes for large, ground-mounted solar beginning April 2027.The government ofJapanis planning

South Africa adds 890 MW of solar to seventh renewables bid window

The South African government has turned unallocated wind project capacity from the country’s seventh renewables procurement exercise into approved solar projects for the second time.The move takes the total amount of solar approved under the bid window to over 3.9 GW.The South African governm

European Commission publishes new grid rules and plans to accelerate interconnection projects

The European Union’s executive body sets out plan to more closely link the energy systems of EU member states, including commitment to fast-track key interconnector projects. Proposals have been welcomed by leading solar and energy storage trade bodies. The move comes as several EU nations lag 15%

Key takeaways from China-EU Solar & Energy Storage Industries Dialogue 2025

Solar and storage industry leaders from China and Europe gathered in Germany this week to advance cross-border partnerships, launch a bilateral storage collaboration platform, and coordinate strategies for scaling PV and battery deployment amid surging demand, grid pressures, and intensifying market

Switzerland introduces winter electricity bonus for solar installations

Switzerland is implementing a new winter electricity bonus for solar installations larger than 100 kW that generate over 500 kWh/kW of electricity in the winter half-year from October 1 to March 31. The country’s Federal Council has also raised the target for electricity generated by photovoltaics

Europe’s energy storage capacity on track to pass 100 GW

LCP Delta and Energy Storage Europe say installed storage capacity across the European Union, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Switzerland will exceed 100 GW this month, with battery systems driving the fastest growth.The European Union, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Switzerland together are expect