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Policy India needs vast land areas for renewable energy, but fragmented ownership and legal disputes delay projects. State-specific compensation rules create inconsistency, prompting calls for a national standard.
Policy Fingrid has introduced new technical requirements in the VJV2024 grid code, mandating grid-forming control for new large-scale wind and solar plants connected to weak grids. Developers must deploy specific equipment, such as batteries or synchronous machines, sized relative to plant capacity to ensure stability.
Policy Cubico Sustainable Investments has finalized community benefit agreements for two major Queensland wind projects, ending a dispute that saw the state call in the developments last year. The deals, worth up to $160 million over 30 years, direct funds to local infrastructure and services in the Western Downs region.
Policy Large-scale renewable projects reached 2.1 GW of capacity in the September quarter, a volume sufficient to power 1.2 million homes. Energy Minister Chris Bowen described the milestone as evidence of tangible progress toward national climate targets.
Policy The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that unfairly priced solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos have harmed the domestic industry. Commerce will issue anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on November 2, with cash deposits collected immediately.
Policy The Australian government has released $250 million in the third round of the Solar Sunshot program to drive down construction costs. Funding targets include prefabricated units, advanced robotics, and module manufacturing to meet ambitious efficiency and cost goals.
Policy The NSW government has announced a firming tender seeking 1.5GW of new gas capacity to address projected reliability shortfalls in 2033/34. The process explicitly excludes standalone batteries and pumped hydro, requiring generators to sustain energy supply for at least eight hours.
Policy Akaysha Energy’s Nick Carter stated that cancelling planned transmission links in Victoria is as damaging to clean energy investment as delaying coal plant closures. He warned that political uncertainty over these projects could halt wind and solar development in the region.
Policy Major supplier ABB states that synchronous condenser and gas turbine lead times of five to eight years are forcing utilities to modernize existing assets. This delay complicates the energy market transition as Australia prepares for the closure of major coal stations.
Policy Snowy Hydro’s chief operating officer states that a long-awaited cost review for the Snowy 2.0 project is imminent, with the current listed cost at $12 billion. Meanwhile, the company faces gas supply challenges at its new Kurri Kurri plant, which may rely on diesel during interruptions.
Policy The joint venture has received Consent to Establish for a battery recycling facility in Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh. The project aims to process 40,000 tonnes of batteries annually to curb reliance on imported cathode materials.
Policy Italian researchers demonstrated that selectively removing module backsheets before thermal recycling reduces airborne particulates by 36%. The process, tested on Trina Solar panels, maintains material recovery rates while limiting titanium dioxide contamination in recovered fractions.
Policy A new study finds that commercial gas kitchens produce air pollution levels up to ten times higher than safety guidelines. Researchers also documented extreme heat exposure in many gas-fueled workspaces compared to electric counterparts.
Policy The Australian Gas Infrastructure Group has lobbied the Victorian government to postpone mandatory electrification policies scheduled for 2027, arguing it will drive up consumer costs. The state energy minister has rejected the request, reaffirming the government’s commitment to its existing net-zero pathway.
Policy South Korea’s hydrogen refuelling network shows that 80.6% of stations require government subsidies to operate, raising questions about Europe’s €2.1 billion AFIR plan. With battery-electric trucks competing for freight demand, Europe must assess if hydrogen infrastructure can achieve viability without perpetual state support.
Policy The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement mandates strict rules of origin for batteries starting in 2027, requiring most content to be European. Industry groups seek delays, but analysis suggests EU production capacity will soon far exceed UK demand.
Policy The Finnish software firm Wirepas is scaling its NR+ wireless technology, which holds dedicated spectrum, to support utility-scale smart metering projects. India currently represents the largest market for the standard due to nationwide smart meter funding, while European grid operators deploy similar infrastructure under new cybersecurity regulations.
Policy Rajasthan has deployed a distributed energy resource management system to address visibility gaps across its 50 GW renewable portfolio. The initiative aims to resolve coordination challenges among fragmented stakeholders and improve demand forecasting for the grid.
Policy South Africa's state-owned utility Eskom has launched a request for quotes for 6 GW of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including at least 2 GW of solar PV and 1 GW of battery energy storage. The move is part of Eskom's efforts to transition away from coal-fired generation and reduce diesel expenditure.
Policy The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has proposed a framework for a capacity mechanism to mitigate the risk of electricity supply shortages during peak demand periods. The mechanism will involve two types of auctions, with the first short-term auction already held in 2026.
Policy India held back 8,133 GWh of solar in April–June; the ₹1.86 lakh crore GEC-III scheme aims to ease grid bottlenecks.
