21 March 2026

Solar and the cyber winter

In an interview with pv magazine , cybersecurity expert Roberto Setola describes a structural shift in cyber threats against solar energy infrastructure, where attacks now target peripheral systems like remote terminal units rather than centralized SCADA, often in coordinated campaigns amplified by AI. He also emphasized that the recent cyberattack to PV plants in Poland demonstrated how simultaneous strikes on smaller, less-protected operators can potentially trigger major disruptions, including blackouts, economic losses, and cascading grid risks.

Independent panel approves gigawatt scale battery three months after local opponents force referral

Independent Planning Commission gives approval to gigawatt-scale standalone battery project just three months after it was referred because of the number of opponents.

Morocco finally unlocks solar self‑consumption

Morocco has published the implementing decree for Law 82‑21, enabling self-producers to consume their own solar power and sell up to 20% of surplus energy back to the grid. The measure, effective 9 June 2026, sets clear tariffs and grid limits.

Edify Energy awards EPC contracts for 1.8 GW of solar and storage in Australia

Edify Energy will start construction proper of two massive solar and battery energy storage projects in Queensland, Australia, by mid-year after naming DT Infrastructure as its preferred engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor.

The Hydrogen Stream: Ionautics advances catalyst toward production

Sweden's Ionautics has advanced its platinum-based hydrogen catalyst toward full-scale industrial production, while thyssenkrupp nucera has signed contracts for 300 MW of alkaline electrolysis capacity in Spain and 260 MW in India.

Coal mine expansions given green light in new policy at odds with state climate goals

Large-scale coal mine expansions will continue to be approved under a new state policy despite concerns from its own carbon emissions commission.

State launches $200 million fund to “co-invest” in remote renewable and battery projects

State sounds out proposals for renewable energy generation and battery storage projects that could be developed with the backing of a new $200 million public fund.

Energy Insiders Podcast: Why batteries are the answer to nearly everything

We talk to Jeff Monday from Fluence on the fall in battery costs and the role it can play in taming data centre demand, and Adam Cameron from SA Power Networks on why there will be no transition without the "flexibility" revolution in the home.

Key takeaways from Solar Solutions Amsterdam

The fourteenth edition of Solar Solutions Amsterdam showcased the latest technologies across solar, storage, electric vehicle charging and green HVAC. This year saw energy storage systems dominate the show floor, ahead of the event’s rebrand to Sustainable Solutions Amsterdam from next year onwards, reflecting the Dutch market’s position as a mature market increasingly focused on flexibility and the connectivity of different technologies within a single system.

Low new module prices stall growth in secondary solar market

Data from EnergyBin and Buckstop shows used solar modules made up just 1% of resale listings in 2025, as falling prices for new panels weaken reuse economics.

Why BESS insurers are sweating transformers and contractor errors over battery fires

The BESS insurance risk profile is shifting. In an exclusive interview, Tokio Marine GX underwriter Michael Carrington explains why insurers are looking past battery fires and sweating over supply chain bottlenecks, high-voltage transformers, and costly EPC integration errors.

Reliance Industries, Samsung C&T sign $3 billion green ammonia supply deal

Reliance Industries has signed a 15-year green ammonia supply agreement with Samsung C&T Corp., marking one of the largest long-term offtake deals globally.

‘The barriers I encountered were never dramatic, they were cumulative’

This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Delfina Muñoz, Research Director & Strategic Project Manager at France's CEA. She says diversity is a catalyst for faster, fairer clean energy innovation. Inclusion, mentorship, and authentic leadership don’t just support people, they build stronger, more resilient teams that power the energy transition forward.

Why technical due diligence is becoming the backbone of Europe’s solar-storage boom

Europe’s hybrid solar-plus-storage projects are growing rapidly, but increasing complexity means treating technical due diligence as a formality is now a serious risk. Rigorous, lifecycle-based technical due diligence (TDD) - covering financial, supply chain, digital, and ESG factors - is essential to ensure project reliability, investor confidence, and a resilient clean-energy transition.

Solar and the cyber winter

In an interview with pv magazine , cybersecurity expert Roberto Setola describes a structural shift in cyber threats against solar energy infrastructure, where attacks now target peripheral systems like remote terminal units rather than centralized SCADA, often in coordinated campaigns amplified by AI. He also emphasized that the recent cyberattack to PV plants in Poland demonstrated how simultaneous strikes on smaller, less-protected operators can potentially trigger major disruptions, including blackouts, economic losses, and cascading grid risks.

Morocco finally unlocks solar self‑consumption

Morocco has published the implementing decree for Law 82‑21, enabling self-producers to consume their own solar power and sell up to 20% of surplus energy back to the grid. The measure, effective 9 June 2026, sets clear tariffs and grid limits.

Edify Energy awards EPC contracts for 1.8 GW of solar and storage in Australia

Edify Energy will start construction proper of two massive solar and battery energy storage projects in Queensland, Australia, by mid-year after naming DT Infrastructure as its preferred engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor.

The Hydrogen Stream: Ionautics advances catalyst toward production

Sweden's Ionautics has advanced its platinum-based hydrogen catalyst toward full-scale industrial production, while thyssenkrupp nucera has signed contracts for 300 MW of alkaline electrolysis capacity in Spain and 260 MW in India.

Key takeaways from Solar Solutions Amsterdam

The fourteenth edition of Solar Solutions Amsterdam showcased the latest technologies across solar, storage, electric vehicle charging and green HVAC. This year saw energy storage systems dominate the show floor, ahead of the event’s rebrand to Sustainable Solutions Amsterdam from next year onwards, reflecting the Dutch market’s position as a mature market increasingly focused on flexibility and the connectivity of different technologies within a single system.

Low new module prices stall growth in secondary solar market

Data from EnergyBin and Buckstop shows used solar modules made up just 1% of resale listings in 2025, as falling prices for new panels weaken reuse economics.

Why BESS insurers are sweating transformers and contractor errors over battery fires

The BESS insurance risk profile is shifting. In an exclusive interview, Tokio Marine GX underwriter Michael Carrington explains why insurers are looking past battery fires and sweating over supply chain bottlenecks, high-voltage transformers, and costly EPC integration errors.

Reliance Industries, Samsung C&T sign $3 billion green ammonia supply deal

Reliance Industries has signed a 15-year green ammonia supply agreement with Samsung C&T Corp., marking one of the largest long-term offtake deals globally.

‘The barriers I encountered were never dramatic, they were cumulative’

This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Delfina Muñoz, Research Director & Strategic Project Manager at France's CEA. She says diversity is a catalyst for faster, fairer clean energy innovation. Inclusion, mentorship, and authentic leadership don’t just support people, they build stronger, more resilient teams that power the energy transition forward.

Why technical due diligence is becoming the backbone of Europe’s solar-storage boom

Europe’s hybrid solar-plus-storage projects are growing rapidly, but increasing complexity means treating technical due diligence as a formality is now a serious risk. Rigorous, lifecycle-based technical due diligence (TDD) - covering financial, supply chain, digital, and ESG factors - is essential to ensure project reliability, investor confidence, and a resilient clean-energy transition.

Clean Winter air drives major irradiance surplus across China and Taiwan in February

China wafer prices unchanged as resumed purchases fail to lift market

Greece receives 12.2 GW of merchant battery applications for 4.7 GW program

Chinese PV Industry Brief: JinkoSolar appoints new CEO

Iran conflict stirs solar demand debate in Germany

The case for ground-level agrivoltaics

Canadian startup unveils AI tool for solar panel cleaning optimization

Sandia Labs benchmarks PV software providers in first ever blind comparison analysis

Advansor unveils scalable CO2 heat pump for large-scale heating needs