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.

On February 3, 2026, the United States and India formally signed a bilateral trade agreement, reaching a significant consensus on tariff arrangements for Indian goods exported to the US market. Under the terms of the agreement, the reciprocal tariff rate applicable to Indian goods (including solar modules and energy storage components) was reduced from 25% to 18%.

①A recent industry report indicates that due to the US PV industry facing federal policy shifts favoring fossil fuels, tariffs, and other challenges, local new solar installations are expected to decline over the next five years; ②According to forecasts released on Monday by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and energy research firm Wood Mackenzie, new solar power generation in 2030 is expected to decline by more than 10% compared to 2025.

[SMM News] Huayin Electric Power: Plans to Invest 1.398 Billion Yuan in Wind and Solar Power Projects On June 6, Huayin Electric Power announced in a statement that the company plans to invest in the construction of the Weishan Wind Farm Project in Liling City, Zhuzhou City, the Puluo Wind Power Generation Project in Guidong County, Chenzhou City, and Phase I of the Xiangyang PV Power Generation Project in Hengnan County. The total installed capacity of the three projects is 230 megawatts (MW), with an estimated total investment of approximately 1.398 billion yuan.

Boralex Inc (TSE:BLX), a Canadian renewable energy producer, has signed a contract with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to sell Tier-1 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from two solar projects in New York totaling 450 MW. These projects—250 MW in Fort Covington and 200 MW in Brasher and Massena—were selected as part of New York’s 2024 Tier 1 Renewable Energy Standard solicitation. Both are currently in the permitting phase, with construction expected to begin in 2026 and commissioning in 2028. Once operational, the projects will generate enough electricity to power approximately 105,000 homes annually. Boralex sees New York as a key growth market and currently has over 3.2 GW of installed capacitRenewable energy storage company Apatura has received planning approval for a 100-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) near Kilwinning in North Ayrshire, Scotland. Located 0.5 km northeast of the town, the project will occupy eight acres and support the UK’s energy resilience by storing excess renewable energy for use during peak demand. It marks Apatura’s tenth approved BESS project in 17 months, bringing its total consented capacity to over 1.6 GW. The development faced no public objections and is expected to create jobs during construction and operation. It will contribute to Scotland’s goal of sourcing 50% of its energy from renewables and achieving net-zero by 2045. Apatura emphasized the project's role in stabilizing the grid and supp