Israel’s solar‑energy policy is rapidly evolving to meet ambitious renewable‑energy targets while keeping electricity affordable for consumers. A mix of feed‑in tariffs, net‑metering rules, and incentives for rooftop solar and battery storage drives the country toward its goal of 30% renewable electricity by 2030.
Lebanon’s new interim rules let PV systems up to 1.5 MW bypass the Energy Ministry, shifting permitting and safety oversight to municipalities and engineers, a move that could speed up solar deployment across the country.
A wave of U.S. state legislation now permits plug‑in solar on balconies and patios, offering renters an affordable, portable power solution, while Israel’s typical 1 kW system can deliver notable savings and a payback period of about four years.
Romania will allocate €650 million to fully fund solar‑plus‑storage projects on public buildings, with up to €10 million per beneficiary and a deadline of 2029.
South Korea has formed a Solar Industry Competitiveness Committee to rebuild its domestic solar supply chain and target 56.2 GW of new capacity by 2030, with a focus on ≥35 % efficient tandem cells.
The U.S. recorded a record 888 renewable‑energy restrictions in 2025, but new rules slowed to 70, while cancellations surged to 9.8 GW – the biggest single‑year loss on record.
France’s Soren has opened a call for thin‑film solar recyclers, prioritizing a 1,300‑tonne CdTe batch, with projected waste rising to 15,000 t by 2037.
Ofgem found that the UK’s grid‑connection reform missed deadlines, gave developers inaccurate offers, and suffered digital portal glitches, though NESO performed well on most other objectives.
The US has imposed a 15% tariff on polysilicon imports, nudging global solar‑module prices up modestly and adding a slight cost increase to Israeli rooftop systems.
Latvia has raised its residential solar grant to cover up to 85 % of eligible costs and increased the minimum battery size to 10 kWh, making 2026 the country’s record year for solar installations.
Six months after launch, Switzerland counts about 1,860 active local electricity communities, with an average of 7.2 members each and 22% already generating power.
Angelica Almi, Kataclima’s Head of Legal, explains how legal expertise fuels solar projects and offers practical advice for women entering the renewable‑energy field.
Israel aims for 35% renewable electricity by 2035, relying on a massive solar build‑out, grid upgrades, storage, and supportive tariffs.
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