Australia’s Rooftop Solar and Battery Boom: Record Installations Signal a New Era for Household Energy Australia has long been a global leader in rooftop solar. But new data from the Clean Energy Council (CEC) shows the country has entered a new phase — one where batteries are no longer an add-on, but a driving force
Thailand Gears Up for Rooftop Solar Boom with Installer Registration and Quality Standards Thailand is taking decisive steps to unlock its massive rooftop solar potential. The country’s Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) are now formally registering certified solar installers and PV equipment ahead of a government-backed program aiming to deploy rooftop
Why Consumers Are Choosing Solar Over Fossil Fuels – A Shift Driven by Bills, Not Just the Climate The global energy debate has long been framed around climate change. But according to new data from the 2026 Ipsos Energy Transition Barometer, that is no longer the primary driver for the public. People are choosing renewables
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Renewables Covered 57.7% of Germany’s Electricity Demand in H1 2026 – A Record, But Policy Risks Loom Germany’s energy transition has reached a new milestone. According to preliminary data from ZSW and BDEW, renewable energy sources covered 57.7% of gross electricity consumption in the first half of 2026 – up from 55.2% in H1 2025 and slightly
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How much solar electricity does Europe actually produce? The official numbers may be significantly too low. According to SolarPower Europe’s Solar+ report, EU solar power generation is systematically underestimated by European authorities and member states. By the end of 2025, the EU’s total installed solar capacity is expected to reach 406 GW. Based on country‑level data, SolarPower
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Malaysia has taken a significant step to accelerate rooftop solar adoption. The government has announced the Sustainable Rebate and Incentive Assistance (SuRIA) Home initiative – a cash rebate scheme for household solar installations. Under the programme, homeowners will receive MYR 600 ($151.27) per kWac, up to a maximum of MYR 3,000 per household (enough for a 5 kWac system). At Sunlink
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Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is considering allowing owners of rooftop solar systems to sell up to 50% of surplus energy to the national grid, up from a current 20% cap. The proposal forms part of draft amendments to Decree 57 and 58 of the country’s Electricity Law, recently submitted to the Ministry of
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Total installed battery capacity in the Netherlands could reach 2.9 GWh by the year end, a 115% increase compared to 2024, according to a new report. The Solar & Storage Trend Report, from research agency Dutch New Energy (DNE) Research and news site Solar365, says the Netherlands is on track to add 1.55 GWh of storage
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The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has revealed that all energy suppliers in the country now provide accurate information on the origin of electricity, following inspections that prompted three companies to update their disclosures. The “electricity label,” which indicates whether power is generated from renewable sources such as wind and solar or from
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Bids have opened for Australia’s Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 7, targeting 5 GW of renewable generation in the NEM. Projects must be operational by Dec. 31, 2030, with earlier delivery given higher merit. The allocation for the total 5 GW includes a minimum 1.7 GW target for New South Wales, 1 GW for Victoria, 300
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