The Zambian government has launched the Carbon Feed-In Premium Program ('CFIP') to procure 300 MW of new grid-connected solar capacity. The initiative is open to independent power producers and national utility ZESCO. Eligible solar projects must have a capacity between 30 MW and 100 MW and include an on-site battery energy storage system with at least 30 minutes of capacity. ZESCO will act as the primary offtaker. Funded through a bilateral agreement, Norway will pay for the verified emissions reductions generated by the projects. Expressions of interest are due by May 31.

The Philippines Department of Energy ('DOE') is accelerating the grid entry of 12 solar projects totaling 1,284 MW for April operation. This move aims to mitigate the impact of Middle East developments on global oil markets. These solar installations, alongside 10 other renewable projects, will bring 1,471 MW of accelerated capacity online. The 'DOE' is actively coordinating with grid and regulatory bodies to resolve interconnection, inspection, and registration requirements to prevent delays. This rapid deployment supports the nation's target of a 35% renewable energy share by 2030 and follows recent plans to auction an additional 25 GW of green energy capacity by 2035 under its flagship auction program.

Bhutan's Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has issued an expression of interest ('EoI') inviting private developers to build rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects on a build-own-operate basis. Applicants must be locally registered and contribute at least 15% equity. To catalyze investment, a green financing facility will offer a blended package featuring 65-70% senior debt and 15-20% concessional equity. The framework targets 100 MW of capacity across the commercial and education sectors, with the first 'EoI' deadline set for April 30. This initiative aligns with Bhutan's broader energy policy, which aims to scale its solar capacity to 1 GW by 2030 and 5 GW by 2040, following the launch of its first utility-scale plant in 2025.

European Energy has completed the sale of its Jonava renewable energy project in Lithuania to Energix – Renewable Energies. The massive hybrid development features a planned capacity of 470 MW, integrating 140 MW of onshore wind, 330 MWp of solar PV, and 320 MWh of energy storage. Construction is slated to begin shortly with full commercial operations targeted for 2027. This divestment highlights the company’s "develop-and-flip" model, successfully de-risking large-scale, grid-stable assets to recycle capital into its global pipeline of wind and solar projects.

The UK government has supported over 780 solar projects since July 2024, ranging from school rooftops to utility-scale power plants. Recent data reveals 8.1 GW secured backing through the 'contracts-for-difference' ('CfD') scheme across the sixth and seventh allocation rounds. An additional 2.7 GW gained approval via the 'National Significant Infrastructure Project' ('NSIP') stream, including the massive 600 MW Cottam Solar Project. Furthermore, 'Great British Energy' and the Community Energy Fund have backed hundreds of distributed installations, while the state-owned National Wealth Fund is injecting hundreds of millions of pounds into gigawatt-scale 'BESS' deployments to support the growing renewable grid.

According to Polaris Power Network, the Shanxi Provincial Energy Bureau issued the "Notice on Issuing the Construction Plan for the First Batch of Large-Scale Wind and Solar Power Bases in Shanxi Province for 2026." The notice states that, following application and review, a total of eight projects with a combined capacity of 6 million kW have been approved for construction. It also guides enterprises to optimize project layouts, prioritizing the integrated development of wind and solar power to leverage their complementary characteristics.