Industry News
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Berlin’s New SolarPLUS: Rooftop Focus & Higher Subsidies
Berlin has updated its solar incentive policy to prioritize high-value rooftop projects. The new SolarPLUS program shifts support from small-scale balcony systems to comprehensive rooftop solar power systems with battery storage, offering substantial subsidies for reside...Read more -
Africa’s Largest Off-Grid Solar Storage System Powers Angola
A major leap for Africa solar advancement has been achieved with the launch of the continent's largest off grid solar battery system. Portugal’s MCA Group recently announced the official operation of the Cazombo Solar Park in Angol...Read more -
Brazil Boosts Solar & Battery Storage with New Law
Brazil has passed a landmark legal framework (Law 15.269) for battery energy storage systems (BESS), a major catalyst for solar battery storage nationwide. This law formally recognizes electricity storage as a key component of the ...Read more -
Pakistan Solar Growth Demands Battery Energy Storage
Pakistan's massive solar capacity surge is now a global headline, but industry leaders are urgently calling for a rapid scale-up in energy storage to match this photovoltaic growth. Pakistan’s ...Read more -
Netherlands Battery Storage Boom Led by Residential Solar Installations
A new battery energy storage boom is underway in the Netherlands, with the residential sector leading an unprecedented charge. According to the Solar and Storage Trends Report from Dutch New Energy Research and Solar365, the nation's total installed battery capacity is p...Read more -
Lithium Carbonate Price Surge Impacts Energy Storage Industry
The lithium carbonate market has witnessed a dramatic price surge, exceeding 100,000 RMB/ton in November 2025, a spike of over 70% since June's low. This upward trend, driven by a supply-demand gap, directly increases raw material costs for batteries. For battery energy ...Read more -
World’s First Plug-and-Play Solar System Standard Unveiled
The German Commission for Electrical Engineering (VDE) has announced the world's first product-level safety standard for plug-and-play solar systems, set for release in December 2025. Designated as DIN VDE V 0126-95 / VDE V 0126-95:2025-12, this standard, titled "Plug-In...Read more -
Italy’s €262M Boost for Southern C&I Solar & Energy Storage
Italy's Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has launched a €262 million incentive scheme to drive commercial and industrial (C&I) solar power and energy storage in its southern regions. This initiative targets self-generation and self-consumption of PV...Read more -
Colombia’s $2.1B Solar Program for Low-Income Households
Colombia is making a significant leap in renewable energy with a $2.1 billion initiative to install rooftop photovoltaic systems for approximately 1.3 million low-income families. This ambitious project, part of the "Colombia Solar Plan," aims to replace traditional elec...Read more -
New Zealand Exempts Building Consent For Rooftop Solar
New Zealand is making it easier to go solar! The government has introduced a new exemption for building consent on rooftop photovoltaic systems, effective October 23, 2025. This move streamlines the process for homeowners and businesses, removing previous hurdles like va...Read more -
LiFePO4 100Ah Cell Shortage: Prices Surge 20%, Sold Out Until 2026
Battery Shortage Intensifies as LiFePO4 3.2V 100Ah Cells Sell Out, Prices Climb Over 20% The global energy storage market is facing a significant supply crunch, particularly for the small-format cells essential for residen...Read more -
Italy’s 50% Tax Credit for PV & Battery Storage Extended to 2026
Great news for homeowners in Italy! The government has officially extended the "Bonus Ristrutturazione," a generous home renovation tax credit, until 2026. A key highlight of this scheme is the inclusion of solar PV and battery sto...Read more