Solar Energy’s Evolution, Surges, and Market Movements

Around the world, renewable energy is driving inspiring progress. In this Weekly Insight ??, we examine how US solar policy is moving away from conventional net metering, a startup in Switzerland has introduced a novel 400 W transparent BIPV panel, and for the first time in months, solar module costs in Europe have gone up by 20%.

We also look at how Turkey has managed to double its solar capacity in just 2.5 years, reaching 19.6 GW. In addition, we highlight the five key trends that will define the global inverter market by 2025 and how Australian researchers have broken a world record with kesterite solar cells.

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Markets & Policy

The NC Clean Energy Technology Center ’s (NCCETC) 2024 annual review and fourth-quarter edition of “The 50 States of Solar” finds that most states enacted distributed solar policy measures in 2024. The majority of actions focused on net metering policies, residential fixed charge increases, and community solar programs.

Brian Lips , senior project manager at NCCETC:

“Following a period of relatively little activity, 2024 saw the reemergence of requests for large fixed charge increases. Starting with California, where the Commission approved income - graduated fixed charges, multiple utilities requested increases of 100% or more.”

→ Read the complete article written by Anne Fischer

Markets & Policy

Solar module prices in Europe rose this week for the first time in months, says Bart Wansink ?? , CEO of Search4Solar , a European sales platform for PV products. He tells pv magazine that prices could climb quickly in the coming weeks.

Bart Wansink ?? , CEO at Search4Solar:

“Manufacturers are no longer willing to produce below cost, increasing market pressure.”

→ Read the complete article written by Emiliano Bellini

Modules & Upstream Manufacturing

Climacy , a building integrated PV manufacturer, has launched a new semi-transparent 400 W glass-glass panel that is suitable for use in roofs or facades in residential, industrial and commercial buildings. When used as a roof or wall componentt, the 20% transparent panels reportedly allow more natural light into interior spaces than conventional PV designs.

Swati Rastogi Mayor, CEO at Climacy :

"These panels enhance the working environment by improving natural lighting, creating more comfortable spaces for employees."

→ Read the complete article written by Valerie Thompson

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Here are some more top news stories for further insights:

• Turkey’s cumulative solar capacity doubles in 2.5 years to 19.6 GW
• Top 5 global inverter trends to watch in 2025
• Australian researchers set world record with kesterite solar cell

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