India installs 7.8 GW of solar in Q1
India installed 7.8 GW of solar capacity in the first quarter of 2025, marking its second-highest quarterly total in the past 13 quarters, according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
South Korea fines solar operators, cancels 347 MW of renewable projects
South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has fined eight solar operators for failing to comply with output curtailment orders and canceled licenses for 11 renewable energy projects totaling 347.4 MW. It did not say how much of the canceled capacity was solar.
Japan launches subsidy program to cut costs of renewable heat systems
The Japanese government says it has opened applications for a subsidy initiative aimed at cutting costs for renewable heat and industrial waste heat systems. The program supports equipment upgrades that lower emissions and improve energy efficiency.
Eskom seeking partners to set up independent renewables unit
Eskom has issued a tender for partners to help launch a standalone renewables division, in a bid to speed up clean energy development in South Africa. The utility says it will evaluate bids based on sector experience, financial expertise, and project delivery record.
Japan’s NEDO opens fiscal 2025 funding round for solar tech innovation
Japan’s national energy R&D agency has launched a five-year R&D program to accelerate solar innovation. The fiscal 2025 call for proposals seeks advances in high-efficiency cells, site-specific systems, PV module recycling, and long-term power stability.
Poland’s micro-solar growth slows slightly in 2024
Poland’s micro-scale solar sector grew to 1.5 million systems and 12.7 GW in 2024, with slower growth in both new installations and energy exports, according to the country’s energy regulator.
Zimbabwe seeking contractor for 5 MW of solar
The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) has started accepting bids for a turnkey engineering, procurement, construction, financing, and operations and maintenance (EPC+F+OM) contractor for a 5 MW solar project.
Iberdrola launches heat pump subsidiary
Iberdrola España has started ATuAire, a subsidiary focused on aerothermal heat pump solutions to electrify heating and hot water systems in Spain.
Moldova’s solar, wind auction oversubscribed by 42 bids
Moldova has received 42 bids for its latest auction to develop large-scale PV and wind projects, far surpassing the available capacity. The auction seeks to allocate 165 MW, with 105 MW for wind and 60 MW for solar.
Japan’s energy R&D agency unveils solar strategy
Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has published a solar strategy to scale up deployment and drive next-generation technology, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050.
