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CERC takes up solar firms’ plea on losses due to transmission delays

CERC takes up solar firms’ plea on losses due to transmission delays

The developers, ACME Solar and AMPIN Energy, argued in separate petitions that they suffered financial losses due to their inability to transmit power from their solar projects due to delays in operationalising transmission infrastructure. | Photo Credit: REUTERS/AMIT DAVE The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)has admitted petitions filed by two renewable energy developers seeking compensation

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With red tape, canceled rebates, Indonesia risks missing Chinese renewables investment

With red tape, canceled rebates, Indonesia risks missing Chinese renewables investment

In late June, China’s LONGi Green Energy Technology announced a tie-up with Indonesian state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina to make solar panels in West Java province. That news came just a week after its rival, Trina Solar, opened a smaller factory in Central Java province… https://news.mongabay.com/2025/10/with-red-tape-canceled-rebates-indonesia-risks-missing-chinese-renewables-investment/

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Wike Flags Off “Light Up Abuja” Project To Provide Solar Lighting Across FCT

Wike Flags Off “Light Up Abuja” Project To Provide Solar Lighting Across FCT

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday officially flagged off Lots 1 and 2 of the Light Up Abuja Project, an ambitious initiative to provide hybrid solar-powered street lighting across the districts and expressways of the nation’s capital. Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, Wike described the project as a

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Rooftop solar could cover 20% of Norway’s power demand

Rooftop solar could cover 20% of Norway’s power demand

A Norwegian research team has found that Norway could produce 30 TWh of solar energy by adding solar to the roofs of existing buildings. The best conditions for solar in Norway were identified in coastal areas, particularly in the outer Oslofjord and along the Sørland coast… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/10/03/rooftop-solar-could-cover-20-of-norways-power-demand/

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FCT Minister flags off solar-powered streetlight project in Abuja

FCT Minister flags off solar-powered streetlight project in Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday flagged off the Light Up Abuja Project: Lots I & II, aimed at transforming street lighting in key districts of the capital city and major expressways. Under Lot 1, the project will cover Maitama, Central Area, Wuse, Asokoro, and the Airport Expressway, while

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Tender opens for supply, installation of solar systems in Ukraine

Tender opens for supply, installation of solar systems in Ukraine

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) plans to establish a list of prequalified companies to bid for the future supply and installation of solar systems in Ukraine. The deadline to apply for the tender is Oct. 25… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/10/02/tender-opens-for-supply-installation-of-solar-systems-in-ukraine/

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IEA-PVPS warns soiling costs solar industry billions per year

IEA-PVPS warns soiling costs solar industry billions per year

The International Energy Agencys Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVPS) says dust, pollution, and debris on solar panels reduce output by 4% to 7% worldwide, costing the industry billions of euros annually and making tailored mitigation increasingly urgent. October 1, 2025 Patrick Jowett Soiling on solar installations costs the global solar industry annual revenue losses totaling

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Engie sees 250MW solar PV power plant registered with AEMO in Australia

Engie sees 250MW solar PV power plant registered with AEMO in Australia

It lies between the regional centres of Shepparton and Wangaratta, will sit on around 630 hectares of land, and will connect to the newly constructed Goorambat East Terminal Station, operated and maintained by AusNet. As previously reported by PV Tech, Engie reached financial close on the 250MW project in August 2024 before proceeding to begin construction on

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