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Germany plans to scale back renewable-energy subsidies from 2027, phasing out fixed feed-in tariffs for new installations and rewarding projects that respond to electricity demand and reduce grid congestion. The changes could slow investment in onshore wind and solar due to higher costs and falling revenues from negative power prices.
India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy exempted domestic, commercial and industrial solar projects from mandatory domestic cell sourcing until December 31, extending the previous May 31 deadline by seven months. The decision followed consultations with industry stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition.
This commentary contends that Kerala's record rooftop solar adoption under the PM Suryaghar Yojana paradoxically contributes to power supply issues. It argues that the state's peak demand occurs at night, while solar generation peaks during the day, creating a mismatch that undermines the benefits of increased solar capacity.
The Trump administration halted construction on five major East Coast offshore wind projects and is buying back leases, citing a classified Pentagon report. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the report proves offshore wind is a national security threat due to radar interference and undersea sonar vibration concerns.
Plug Power's 50-megawatt hydrogen electrolyzer project for Orica in Australia has moved into execution, becoming the country's largest renewable hydrogen project at that stage. It will offset about 7.5% of natural gas usage at Orica's ammonia facility on Kooragang Island.
China's solar cell exports declined for a second consecutive month in June 2026, signaling weakening overseas demand. The drop follows a surge in shipments earlier this year.
Farmers in upstate New York are increasingly leasing farmland to solar developers as Governor Hochul pushes for more solar output. In Montgomery County, projects covering up to 18,000 acres are planned, prompting some localities to go to court to block further expansion.
The Colorado State Land Board approved a 120-megawatt solar farm on 1,140 acres of trust land in Pueblo County. The Mirasol Solar project, a $540 million investment, could bring over $26.3 million in leasing fees to the Public School Trust. Construction is expected to begin next year, with grid connection in winter 2028.
Distributed solar projects saved New England ratepayers $130-149 million during the early July 2026 heat wave, with solar feeding up to 25% of grid demand at times. The Acadia Center report highlights solar's role in reducing electricity costs during peak demand.
Lonsdale Energy has begun construction on an Urban Heat Recovery Centre in North Vancouver, backed by a $17.5M federal-provincial grant. The facility will capture heat from wastewater, providing 6 MW of low-carbon heating to over 18,000 residents and cutting emissions by 7,600 tonnes CO2e annually. Completion is targeted for late 2027.