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Pakistan's Power Minister, Sardar Awais Leghari, has formally requested that the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) remove licensing fees and requirements for residential and small commercial PV systems up to 25 kW. The proposal aims to reverse the administrative centralization introduced by the 2026 Prosumer Regulations, which caused significant processing bottlenecks and regulatory hurdles. By restoring the decentralized approval model previously handled by local distribution companies (DISCOs), the government seeks to sustain the momentum of the nation’s solar adoption. As of June 2025, Pakistan’s cumulative net-metering capacity reached 6.1 GW, following the addition of 1.2 GW in the first half of 2025.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary affirmative determinations in anti-dumping (AD) investigations regarding crystalline silicon PV cells and modules from India, Indonesia, and Laos. The preliminary dumping margins are set at 123.04% for India, 35.17% for Indonesia, and 22.46% for Laos. When combined with countervailing duties announced in February 2026, total preliminary duty exposure has reached approximately 234% for India, 121%–178% for Indonesia, and 103% for Laos. Importers are now required to post cash deposits immediately. Final determinations are expected between July and September 2026, with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) scheduled for a final injury determination on October 19, 2026, potentially leading to final duty orders on October 26, 2026.

Airengy has announced plans to acquire a majority stake in Green-Go, a move designed to secure a foothold in Israel’s solar EPC market. The partnership combines Airengy’s expertise in compressed air and battery energy storage with Green-Go’s specialized experience in agrivoltaics and complex rooftop installations. The acquisition aligns with the recent formalization of Israel’s agrivoltaics regulatory framework, which establishes a two-track permitting process and a 30% solar coverage limit on cultivated land. By leveraging this new regulatory certainty, the companies aim to accelerate deployment in a market that has been maturing since its initial 100 MW agrivoltaics pilot program launched in 2022.