New England's 2006 heatwave vulnerabilities led to investments in rooftop solar (2008-2010), which recently generated over 6 GW of electricity during a heatwave, saving customers $130-149 million in a week, outperforming nuclear power at peak demand
Ed Miliband, praised for rapidly decarbonizing the UK's power sector as Energy Secretary under Keir Starmer, has moved to the Foreign Office. Despite right-wing and internal attacks, his policies secured record renewables contracts and investment, though challenges like rising fossil fuel prices and grid investment remain.
Smaller Indian cities are leading rooftop solar adoption, with households in Lucknow, Nagpur, and Surat seeing reduced electricity bills. The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has driven installations, benefiting over 44 lakh households, while major metros lag behind.
Britain's largest community solar project in north Devon has been forced to shut for its first summer due to concerns it could overload the local grid with renewable energy. The shutdown is expected to cost its 10,000 members £2m in lost revenue.
Odisha is integrating the PM Surya Ghar scheme with housing projects like PMAY, offering subsidized rooftop solar systems. This aims to reduce electricity costs for low-income households and improve housing affordability.
Australia's rooftop solar adoption has led to wholesale power prices frequently hitting zero or below zero during midday. To manage surplus energy, a new initiative offers eligible households up to three hours of free electricity daily, encouraging consumption during peak solar generation times.
A local councillor argues that UK local governments, like Kensington and Chelsea, are not doing enough to support residents with the cost of living, particularly regarding renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives.
Australian renters are missing out on energy upgrades due to landlords' lack of motivation, resulting in higher power bills and reduced home comfort
India's government is exploring Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) to accelerate rooftop solar adoption in apartment complexes under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The scheme aims to unlock urban renewable energy potential by providing subsidies for common facilities and potentially dedicated loans for RWAs.
Green infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia face uncertainty due to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted aluminium supplies following Iranian attacks on Middle Eastern smelters. Aluminium prices have surged, with significant production losses expected.
Soaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are driving consumers in Asia, particularly the Philippines, towards rooftop solar power. China, as the world's largest solar technology provider, is set to benefit significantly from this increased global demand, accelerating the energy transition.
