The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on Electricity Curtailment in India, Solar Capacity in Algeria, Solar Panel Import Duties in Iraq, and others.
India Reports 378.52 Million Units of Renewable Electricity Curtailment in September
India curtailed approximately 378.52 million units of solar and wind electricity generation during September 2026, according to renewable-energy market analysis. The curtailed electricity represented approximately 1.28 percent of total renewable generation for the month. Solar accounted for around 314 million units, while wind curtailment reached approximately 64.98 million units. Renewable installations with combined capacity of 118.6 GW were affected by curtailment events, including 96.9 GW of solar and 21.7 GW of wind assets. This capacity figure represents installations exposed to curtailment, not electricity generation lost. Curtailment declined 43.3 percent from August, although transmission constraints, limited storage and demand-generation mismatches continue to affect renewable electricity integration.
Algeria Targets Commissioning of 2.44 GW Solar Capacity in 2027 Under National Programme
Algeria plans to commission approximately 2,440 MWp of additional solar photovoltaic capacity during 2027, completing the remaining installations under the first phase of its national renewable-energy programme. The latest implementation update was reported October 22–23. The programme covers 3,200 MW of solar capacity across 21 plants in 14 provinces. Approximately 760 MWp has already entered service, leaving 2.44 GWp scheduled for completion. The projects are intended to diversify Algeria’s electricity generation mix and reduce natural gas consumption at conventional power stations. The country’s electricity infrastructure programme also includes transmission improvements needed to accommodate additional renewable generation. Individual project investment values and final commissioning dates remain dependent on construction progress.
Iraq Eliminates Import Duties on Solar Panels, Inverters and Battery Storage Equipment
Iraq’s Council of Ministers has approved the elimination of customs duties on imported solar-energy equipment, extending the government’s programme to encourage renewable electricity adoption. The decision was announced October 20 and received further international coverage during the following days. Import duties on solar equipment had previously been reduced from 33 percent to 5 percent earlier in 2026. The latest decision removes the remaining tariff. Equipment categories include photovoltaic panels, inverters, electrical cables and lithium batteries. The measure complements a household solar financing programme supported by approximately 6 billion Iraqi dinars in central bank funding. Iraq is also developing regulations governing grid connections for distributed solar installations, although those rules have not yet been finalised.