Australia reduces the cost of rooftop solar systems for businesses
The Australian government announced on Wednesday that it will reduce the cost of installing rooftop solar panels in factories, warehouses, farms, and other businesses by around one fifth. The policy extends existing subsidies to rooftop solar and home batteries that have led to a surge in installations. This has boosted renewable energy supply and reduced Australia's dependence on coal-fired power plants.
US considers tariffs and a price floor for polysilicon to counter China's solar and chip industry
According to four people familiar with the plan, the 'Trump administration' is planning to set a price floor for polysilicon, and to impose tariffs. This will put a material that is critical for solar panels and semiconductors in the forefront of U.S. efforts against China to compete on artificial intelligence and energy. The decision is expected later this month and aims to protect U.S.
Morocco will build a $1.5 billion waste to energy plant in Casablanca
The consortium, led by Swiss-Japanese Kanadevia Inova, plans to begin constructing a $1.5billion waste-to energy plant in Casablanca before the year's end. Full operations are expected by mid-2030. The facility in Morocco's largest city is the second in Africa of its kind. It aims to reduce methane emissions, as well as other environmental impacts caused by the Mediouna landfill. This is the biggest in the country.
Ameresco wins new contracts worth $1.8 billion as demand for power remains high
Ameresco announced on Monday that it had added $1.8 billion to its backlog of projects in the second quarter. This is more than tripled from a year ago, amid a strong demand for programs promoting 'energy efficiency' and a reliance on renewable energy. According to the Energy Information Administration, this growth is due to the rising demand for AI-focused data centres and rapid electrification in homes, businesses, and transportation.
For the first time, China produces less than half its electricity using coal
China, which is the world's biggest coal consumer, produced?less that 50% of its electricity in the six-month period ending June. This was a?first for a country promoting renewable energy. Xing Yiteng said at a Thursday press conference that coal's share in the mix of power was 49.7%. Xing said that the share of renewable energy grew from 41.2% to 24.6%. Natural gas and nuclear power make up the rest.
Local media report that China regulator will meet with solar industry to curb competition
Cailianshe, a local media outlet, reported Wednesday that China's market regulator would meet with solar industry representatives on Friday to discuss pricing compliance and the implementation of industry cost accounting standards. The report stated that the meeting was to curb what authorities described as irrational competitiveness in the sector. This sector has been 'hit by a long-running price war caused by excess capacity.
Canadian Solar opens US Solar Cell Factory in Indiana
Canadian Solar has opened a new solar cell manufacturing facility in Indiana. The company claims that this will fill a major gap in U.S. Solar Manufacturing by producing an important component?that's largely produced in Asia. The U.S. wants to??build? a domestic supply chain for solar energy through tax incentives and other trade measures that aim to reduce dependence on imports. China controls around 80% of global solar supply chains.
Malaysia's fear of resources tests Asia's fastest-growing data centre
Malaysia, which has surpassed Singapore as the fastest-growing hub for data centres in the region, is now under increasing scrutiny due to the resource debate that's spreading to emerging Asia. The protests against a data center complex at the southern tip of Johor, the epicenter of the boom in the state, were the first ever of their kind to be held in the country. The burden of the communities in Selangor has been politicised.
Maguire: Wildfires are a threat to the US power sector in multiple ways.
Wildfire season in the American West was seen as a major threat for years. It affected homes, forests, and utilities. As smoke from fires blankets vast swaths across the country, this is also becoming a challenge for the power sector. The U.S. grid has changed. The U.S. grid is changing. Smoke from wildfires interferes with all of these. Smoke is unlikely to derail America’s renewable-energy growth…
India's solar drive idles factories that are unable to break reliance on China
Industry sources claim that Indian solar panel makers are forced to close factories because they have to wait up to 8 months for domestic components to replace Chinese imports. This is due to the government's push to boost domestic manufacturing. Manufacturers and analysts have said that the disruptions caused by rules which came into effect on June 1?threaten thousands jobs and investments of almost $4 billion.
China's solar installations fell 66% in the first half of this year compared to last, as a result of the pricing reforms.
China's new installations of solar power dropped by 66 percent in the first six months of 2026 compared to the same period a year ago, as the world's largest market for solar energy cooled after a rush to connect projects prior to the implementation last year's pricing reforms. In the period January-June, the country added 72.07 Gigawatts (GW), down from 212.21 in 2025. Installations fell by 13.1% - year-on-year in June to 12.48 GW.
South Africa's 'data centre gold rush' could lead to a resource shortage
The rapid expansion of data centers has made South Africa the continent's largest digital hub. Critics warn that the industry's appetites for electricity and drinking water could worsen the shortages of millions of people. Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of South Africa, has praised the rapid growth of data centers as being essential to the security of the country and its business.
US lawmakers want to crack down on imports of solar panels that they claim are evading duties
According to a letter obtained by the, a bipartisan group in the U.S. Congress urged on Thursday that Trump's administration crackdown on imports of partially finished solar cells. They claim these are being used to avoid trade duties and to improperly claim "federal manufacturing" tax credits. The long-running U.S. campaign to stop what solar panel manufacturers claim are efforts to avoid tariffs has led to the debate over blue wafers.
Hazeltree data shows that shortsellers targeted manufacturing in June amid stress on the supply chain.
Hazeltree data shows that global hedge funds bet heavily against manufacturing shares in June, as investors became'more concerned about disruptions to supply chains due to renewed tensions at the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation in attacks between the U.S., Iran and other countries has cast doubts on an interim agreement to end the war. The hope of normalising…
Rezolv, a Romanian energy developer, will begin construction of the largest solar park in Europe this summer
Alastair Hammond, the Chief executive of Rezolv, said that they aim to increase their renewable energy portfolio from 2.3 GW to 4 or 5 Gigawatts in Central and Southeast Europe by 2030. The company plans to start construction on a 1GW solar project, expected to be completed in 2028, in western Romania in the late summer. Rezolv is a renewable energy project developer and operator that operates in Central and Southeastern Europe.
The drought in the US West pits towns and industry against farms as they compete for water
In Arizona, dead fish are found in the bed of a dry reservoir. A small Utah town in the north could run out water within months. In Colorado, a rancher sold a fifth herd because stock ponds were empty. The Colorado River system is a link between the?communities, supplying water to 40?million residents?across 7 Western states and Mexico. It also irrigates millions acres of farmland.
Bangladesh solar incentives may not be for smaller consumers
According to the National Board of Revenue, these measures were introduced on July 1, in the 'latest national budget.' They include the removal of customs duties on?solar?equipment, and the exemption of solar-power suppliers and producers from paying taxes on income derived from?solar?energy. The National Board of Revenue has announced that institutions using…
Trump's cuts in clean energy projects are linked to $83 Billion in cancelled or delayed projects
According to a report published on Tuesday by the labor and environmental coalition BlueGreen Alliance, policies of the Trump administration that reduced federal support for clean energy have resulted in the cancellation or deferral of $83 billion worth of investment across hundreds of projects. On Tuesday, labor leaders and Senate Democrats met to discuss the clean-energy workforce.
Industry warns that EU restrictions on Chinese components could halt the rollout of renewables in developing countries.
Companies and investors have warned that a ban on EU funding of Chinese-made inverters, a key component for clean energy projects, could slow or stop the rollout solar and wind power projects in countries with lower incomes who rely heavily on public funds. The European Union wants to be more independent in certain strategic industries, but it is still heavily…
Trump's clean energy policies are linked to $83 Billion in cancelled or delayed projects
According to a report released on Tuesday by the labor and environmental group BlueGreen Alliance, Trump administration policies have led to the cancellation of or delays of $83 billion worth of investment across hundreds of projects. The report was released as U.S. Senators and labor leaders prepare to meet on Tuesday, to discuss the clean-energy workforce.
