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In this blog, Jon Baker, construction and engineering director at law firm Freeths, discusses the impact of pushed back Gate 2 bids on project delivery and how developers can maintain project momentum despite delays.Recent delays in bidding for Gate 2 network connections have put renewed pressure on project timelines. The first tranche offers, namely 26/27 protected transmission and large embedded projects, are now expected by mid-April 2026 and protected 26/27 distribution projects by the end of May 2026. But even these projects may eventually have their protected connection dates. delayed. In the meantime, what can developers do to ensure a…

Accelerating energy transitions in major economies can create positive spillovers globally, even amid geopolitical tensions, with North America and the Eurozone driving progress in other regions. March 26, 2026 Patrick Jowett Accelerating the energy transition in major economies could generate positive spillovers in other parts of the world, according to new research. The research paper “The consequences of the energy transition: evidence from North America, Europe and China”, available in the magazine Science of the total environmentexamines the impact of the energy transition based on the assumption that policy changes in one part of the world can have consequences in…

The United States added 18.9 GW of energy storage capacity in 2025, a 52% increase year-over-year, according to Wood Mackenzie. March 25, 2026 Ryan Kennedy By pv magazine USA According to the quarterly report, the United States energy storage market installed 18.9 GW and 51 GWh of capacity in 2025.Energy storage monitor” report from Wood Mackenzie. This volume represents a 52% increase in installations compared to 2024 levels. The last quarter of the year set a record for quarterly activity with 5.8 GW and 14.8 GWh deployed across all segments. Since 2019, the country has installed more than 50 GW…

Waaree Energies has approved a capital investment of INR 39 billion ($415 million) to build a solar glass manufacturing facility with a capacity of 2,500 tonnes (MT) per day through its subsidiary Waaree Green Glass. March 25, 2026 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India Waaree Energies has approved a capital investment of INR 39 billion to set up a solar glass factory with a capacity of 2,500 tonnes per day. The facility will be developed through its wholly owned subsidiary, Waaree Green Glass, and financed through a mix of debt and internal accruals. The company’s board of directors also approved…

The French energy regulator has reduced feed-in tariffs (FITs) for PV systems up to 100 kW for the period April to July 2026, with lower tariffs for all segments and lower compensation for excess electricity. March 25, 2026 Gwénaëlle Deboutte By pv magazine France The French Commission de régulation de l’énergie (CRE) has published new FIT tariffs and surplus compensation tariffs for PV systems up to 100 kW, effective from April 1 to July 1, 2026, confirming a continued decline in tariff levels. The rate for systems between 9 kW and 36 kW has dropped to €0.805 ($0.93)/kWh, while installations…

Crusoe and Redwood Energy are scaling a microgrid in Sparks, Nevada, using recycled electric vehicle batteries and solar power to provide additional modular data centers. March 25, 2026 Tristan Rayner By ESS news Crusoe and Redwood Energy announced this week that the pair is expanding their specialized data center project at Redwood’s battery recycling campus in Sparks, Nevada. Data center developer Crusoe – which also announced a major deal for 12 GWh of energy from iron-air energy storage maker Form Energy – has multiple approaches to building out computing power. The expansion with Redwood will continue the modular approach, and…

Spanish grid operator Red Eléctrica and regulator CNMC have launched real-time voltage regulation services, allowing renewable energy installations to provide dynamic grid support under a new regulatory framework. March 25, 2026 Pilar Sanchez Molina By pv magazine España Red Eléctrica has launched real-time, setpoint-based voltage regulation services, allowing renewable energy installations to provide dynamic grid support, according to data published on the Esios platform. The rollout follows the approval of Operational Plan 7.4 by the National Commission for Markets and Competition, which opened the door for renewable producers to participate in voltage regulation services in October. The system went live…

The scientists explained that small and medium-sized businesses are essential for the advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), which enables remote monitoring and connects utilities to customers while supporting a PV-powered green energy transition on rooftops. However, its widespread adoption poses significant cybersecurity risks, including inaccurate billing, energy theft, service disruptions and privacy breaches, making robust security measures essential. They estimate that there are currently more than 209 million SMs deployed across Europe and say that while these devices provide features such as outage detection, theft detection and power quality monitoring, they also raise concerns about privacy, data interception and system vulnerability.…

The UK energy price ceiling will rise to £1,972.53 in July as conflict in the Middle East is likely to have a lingering impact on energy, according to the latest forecasts from Cornwall Insight. The standard price cap will rise by £332 compared to the next April cap (£1,641), Cornwall Insight predicts, an increase of more than 20%. On March 4, Cornwall Insight began predicting a rise in the price ceiling for July due to “strong increases in wholesale gas prices due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.” The March 4 announcement said “while the jump is cause…

A Japanese consortium is piloting agrivoltaic technology using film-type perovskite solar cells over rice fields to study energy generation alongside crop production. The three-year project will assess impacts on rice yields, land use and emissions, while testing the performance and commercial viability of the technology. March 25, 2026 Patrick Jowett A consortium of Japanese partners is working on a pilot project involving the installation of an agrivoltaic installation of film-type perovskite solar cells above rice fields. The five collaboration partners, Sekisui Solar Film, Terra Inc, Himawari Green Energy, Chiba University and Chiba Bank, have entered into a memorandum of understanding…