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By pv magazine Latam The National Energy Commission of Chile (National Energy Commission (CNE)) has approved the preliminary terms and conditions for the tender 2026/01 Licitación Pública Nacional e Internacional de Suministro 2026/01. Although the process is technology neutral, it sends clear signals that promote participation in renewable energy, especially PV combined with storage. The document does not set exclusive quotas for solar energy or other renewable technologies. However, it does limit the eligible sources for backup generation. Proposals must be supported by generation assets or storage systems connected to the National Electric System (SEN). Coal, petroleum coke, diesel fuel…

Daqo New Energy announced that its subsidiary, Daqo Energy Technology (Shanghai), has signed an investment agreement with the Kunshan Economic and Technological Development Zone Administrative Committee. Under the agreement, the company will establish a project entity to develop a manufacturing base for smart energy systems with a total investment of CNY 6 billion ($835 million). The polysilicon manufacturer said the facility will focus on the research, production and commercialization of integrated smart energy solutions and related equipment, including energy storage systems, solid-state transformers, solid-state circuit breakers and solid-state batteries. It is intended to support next-generation power distribution and smart energy…

A sharp contrast between persistent heat and a mid-month cold outbreak defined European weather in May and shaped solar conditions across the continent, saidanalysis using the Solcast API. A blocking high over central and western Europe brought clear skies, increased insolation and unusually high temperatures to much of the country.continent later in the month. In contrast, Arctic air moved south in mid-month, bringing clouds and thunderstorms that heralded what would otherwise be a strong month for solar. While much of Europe ended up sunnier than normal, areas beyond the blocking height experienced below-average insolation. The dominant feature during the latter…

I believe all industries benefit from diverse teams of skilled employees, but this is especially true for solar and storage. The industry is global, evolving rapidly and teams need flexibility to identify and respond to opportunities. A unified group can easily reinforce shared assumptions and continue to operate in old patterns, even as the electricity system itself changes rapidly. Technology, markets and policies are evolving rapidly, while global electricity consumption continues to grow at an extraordinary pace. This is an industry where diverse teams are particularly suited to solving challenges because they bring different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking…

Wärtsila has successfully commissioned a new 100% hydrogen engine that supplies electricity to the Spanish national grid in Bermeo, Northern Spain. This marks what it describes as the world’s first demonstration of a large-scale engine running solely on pure hydrogen. The test represents a step beyond hydrogen-ready systems, demonstrating that engine-based power generation can operate on 100% hydrogen under real grid conditions. The Wärtsilä 31H2 engine, part of the company’s Wärtsilä 31 platform, is currently undergoing performance validation at the site. “This is a test for the future of renewable energy,” says Rasmus Teir, Director of Technology Strategy & Decarbonisation…

James Wakelin, head of sustainability at storage provider Indurent, examines the case for commercial and industrial solar installations, as well as the remaining barriers to widespread adoption. Recent events have reinforced something that British industry is increasingly familiar with: energy costs are unpredictable.Over the past year, energy markets have seen sharp moves, driven by a combination of geopolitical events, supply constraints and shifting demand. The numbers tell the story. Wholesale natural gas prices increased by approximately 75% between the end of February and the end of March 20261. For a mid-sized manufacturer or logistics provider with tight margins, fluctuations of…

Net zero and energy policy were on the ballot at last month’s local elections, even if it wasn’t explicit. Reform UK won seats in over 1,500 councils across the country, followed in gains by the Green party. The traditional parties, Labour and the Conservatives, were hammered, losing over 1,498 and 563 councillors, respectively. Though local elections do not accurately predict a general election, Reform UK’s swing follows a year at the head of YouGov’s voter intention opinion polls. Among the things the election results do indicate is that the political climate and rhetoric in the UK around net zero, climate change…

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) this week finished parts of its community solar program that solar advocates continue to describe as “unworkable and doomed to failure.” “California remains committed to providing clean energy options for all customers,” said CPUC President John Reynolds. “Our decision ensures that competitive community solar programs grow responsibly, balancing affordability, equity and grid reliability.” AB 2316, which was signed into law in September 2022, required large utilities serving more than 100,000 customers to create and implement programs that “enable ratepayers to directly participate in off-site electric generating facilities that utilize eligible renewable energy sources,” such…

The UK High Court has dismissed a legal challenge brought by a local resident against independent power producer (IPP) BOOM Power, which was granted planning permission to build the 29.7MW Woolley solar PV project in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.The resident, identified in court documents as ‘Lang J.’, argued that the process by which the local planning authority (LPA) granted planning permission in August 2025 – namely disagreeing with an assessment by the design and conservation officer that local views would be ‘spoiled’ by the installation of solar panels – was flawed.However, Sir Tim Kerr, a High Court judge, wrote in his…

The Bangladesh government on Thursday announced a major policy package to accelerate solar energy development, including a zero percent tax rate for the solar energy sector until 2035. In addition, a 5% tax credit is provided on payments made on consumers’ solar bills. The initiative aims to attract investment in the solar energy sector as part of the government’s plan to achieve 20% of total electricity demand from renewable energy sources by 2030, and between 30% and 50% from clean energy by 2050. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, while presenting the national budget in Parliament on Thursday, announced a…