Policy The UK government has confirmed the continuation of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme despite a significant budget reduction, while introducing new loan mechanisms to support residential solar adoption. Additionally, a value-added tax on home solar and battery storage will take effect in 2027.
Policy PJM Interconnection has launched a stakeholder process to reform Surplus Interconnection Service rules, which would allow existing power plants to add batteries using current grid connections. The move aims to accelerate storage deployment to address grid congestion and high electricity prices driven by data center demand.
Finance ACME Solar Holdings reported a 133.5% year-on-year increase in Q2 FY27 profit after tax, reaching ₹269 crore, driven by an 89.6% rise in revenue from operations. The company also raised its 2030 renewable energy capacity target to 15 GW and expects to commission over 12 GWh of battery storage in FY27.
Policy The Developer Rating Scheme (DRS) went live Thursday, ranking renewable energy and transmission developers on seven criteria including community engagement. Five companies received initial scores, with three achieving top marks for community engagement.
Finance JSW Energy reported a 38% year-on-year increase in profit and 23% revenue growth for the quarter ending September 30, 2026. The company achieved its highest-ever quarterly EBITDA and PAT, driven by expanded renewable and thermal generation.
Markets Waaree Renewable Technologies has secured a Letter of Award for a 450 MWp solar project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, for a domestic independent power producer. The company aims to commission the facility within FY2027-28, adding to its existing order book of over ₹5,500 crore.
Markets Squadron Energy executives argue that organized community opposition, rather than government policy, poses the greatest commercial threat to renewable energy portfolios. Despite rising specific concerns in western Victoria, overall support for local wind projects has increased, while support for the company has grown significantly in New South Wales.
Solar Panasonic Holdings has commenced commercial activities for its glass-based perovskite solar panels, marking a key step in its accelerated production timeline. The company moved its full-scale mass production start forward to April 2029, ahead of the original fiscal year 2030 target.
Policy Energy Minister Chris Bowen has asked the AEMC for rules requiring large data centres to hold firm electricity contracts matching their demand, backed by new generation and storage in the same region. The AER could fine non-compliant facilities and, if fines are not enough, order them to cut demand.
Solar UNSW researchers modelled the 2019-20 Black Summer and 2009 Black Saturday fires and estimate smoke could have cut solar farm output by up to 70% within 50 km of hotspots and around 40% more than 150 km away. They call for smoke-trajectory forecasts so operators can inspect, clean and tilt panels in time.
Storage Battery retrofits at existing Australian solar farms now roughly match new co-located builds, with RWE's 400 MWh Limondale battery and Sungrow's DC-coupled Warnertown upgrade among the examples. The federal DCAP program offers AUD 100 million in debt financing for retrofit, standalone and hybrid storage.
Storage Lunar Energy announced that its California customers saved a median of $543 on electricity bills in August, with the company attributing $199 of that total to its AI optimization algorithms. The home battery provider is also preparing to participate in virtual power plant markets as California regulatory frameworks for grid services evolve.
Policy The U.S. Department of Energy-supported SolSmart program has assisted over 600 local governments in adopting solar energy since its launch in 2016. Independent research indicates that communities receiving SolSmart designation experienced an 18–19% monthly increase in solar capacity compared to non-designated areas.
Policy Ten U.S. states, including California, have legalized plug-in 'balcony' solar this year under a new UL 3700 certification framework. Systems are generally capped at 1.2 kW and cannot export to the grid; an Aurora Solar researcher sees them as an entry point for renters and a lead source for installers.
Storage Smartgrid Analytics has unveiled Solvyn AURA, an AI-powered platform designed to manage renewable energy dispatch and revenue. The company aims to support over 200 GW of capacity in India within five years, starting with a 1 GWh deployment for BluPine Energy.
Solar A multi-institutional study projects that climate change could increase photovoltaic generation in Sweden by approximately 5% over the 21st century. The research highlights that air temperature and snowfall are as critical as solar radiation for high-latitude PV production.
Solar Exxosqel, a subsidiary of Exxergy, has developed a coating technology in collaboration with Fraunhofer ISC that aims to reduce glass usage in photovoltaic modules by up to 40%. Preliminary laboratory tests indicate the coating can significantly increase the mechanical strength of thinner glass, potentially lowering total module weight by approximately 30%.
Finance Waaree Energies reported a 14.7% year-on-year drop in net profit for Q2 FY27, despite a 23.9% increase in revenue from operations. The company is also acquiring its data centre subsidiaries to expand into digital infrastructure.
Policy The European Commission has launched the T-MED Investment Platform, offering €4.5 billion in guarantee capacity to mobilize up to €25 billion for Mediterranean clean energy projects by 2035. The initiative, part of the Pact for the Mediterranean, targets renewable electricity, hydrogen, and grid infrastructure across the region.
Markets The EIA forecasts that renewable energy will account for 40.4% of total US generating capacity by August 2027. Current data shows renewables already contributing 28.1% of electrical generation in 2026, driven by significant growth in solar and wind output.
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Markets The Clean Energy Council reports that five generation projects totaling 1.4 GW were commissioned in Australia during the first half of 2026, valued at AUD 2.8 billion. Concurrently, nine battery storage projects with 2.3 GW of capacity came online, contributing to a national pipeline worth $32.5 billion.
Markets Infineon Technologies will invest €1.1 billion to construct the world's first high-volume 300-millimeter gallium nitride power semiconductor facility in Villach, Austria. Production is targeted to begin by the end of 2027, supported by €319 million in European state aid.
Policy Haryana Power Purchase Centre has invited bids for 500 MW of solar PV projects integrated with 250 MW/1,000 MWh of four-hour battery storage. The tender requires developers to build, own, and operate the assets under 25-year power purchase agreements.
Policy The Western Australian government has allocated $10.8 million to assist 8,000 customers in Albany with the decommissioning of a 160 km LPG network. Residents can receive up to $2,000 for electric appliances, while the state covers costs for those switching to bottled gas.
Markets Operational projects now make up almost 40% of standalone European PPA offers on LevelTen's platform, and close to 60% of wind offers, as rising gas prices push buyers to secure power quickly. LevelTen says operational assets carry less development and permitting risk than new builds.
Markets SP Energy has outlined a 4 gigawatt renewable energy project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, designed to serve Element Zero and other industrial customers. The development is staged, with the first gigawatt targeted for construction in 2028.
Policy Connecting 5 GW of data centres to the east coast grid without new generation could raise wholesale power costs by $40 billion across four states between 2029 and 2035, a Smart Energy Council report says. Industry minister Tim Ayres says legislation requiring data centres to procure new renewable generation is coming shortly.
Solar Hoymiles introduced its new MIS 6-in-1 microinverter at REI Expo 2026 in Greater Noida, featuring support for up to six high-power modules. The company aims to expand its distribution and service network in India following extensive local market research.
Storage Torrent Power says its 3,000-MW Karjat pumped storage project in Maharashtra lies about 16 km from the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, outside its eco-sensitive zone, after receiving environmental and forest clearances. The company estimates the 80-year project will avoid 5.85 million tonnes of CO2 a year.
Storage A two-unit building in Bayamón relies on three independent solar and battery systems to maintain power amid frequent grid outages. The installation, completed by Ingenious Solution Services, is currently operating in self-consumption mode while awaiting final certification from the local utility.
Policy Sixteen Norwegian organisations led by Fornybar Norge have asked parliament to use the 2027 budget to revive slowing solar deployment, proposing commercial-rooftop auctions, wider electricity sharing, a solar mandate for new buildings and Enova support for home solar with batteries.
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