Market analysis

Learn about Malaysia’s hybrid energy pilot projects, why solar plus storage is gaining traction, and how RatedPower supports EPCs and IPPs in scaling hybrid systems.

Explore how Greece is decarbonizing its energy grid by combining solar with wind and hydro to meet demand for reliable and continuous power.

Read about how the Nordics integrate solar energy into smart cities and create sustainable urban environments. We use Malmö’s Hyllie district as a case study.

Find out more about Brazil’s first battery storage auction and learn how it could strengthen overall grid reliability.

Find out more about the market dynamics that turned arbitrage into a viable business case and drove a wave of utility-scale BESS deployment in Australia.

Find out more about the structural roadblocks threatening to slow down Spain’s solar growth and how it can stay on track toward its clean energy goals.

Explore how the UK’s Clean Power Action Plan and grid reforms are reshaping green energy and creating opportunities for industry professionals

France is scaling up to meet rising electricity demand, but grid constraints threaten to hinder progress. Learn how battery storage could unlock their clean energy future.

Explore the Nordics’ solar grid challenges and energy transition strategy. Read the blog to uncover policy gaps and solutions shaping Europe’s green future.

Find out more about the Inflation Reduction Act and how it has increased U.S. solar manufacturing capacity fourfold since the legislation passed in 2022.

Explore a new state aid scheme helping Italy to work toward a cleaner future and investing in onshore wind, solar PV, hydropower, and sewage gas projects.

How exactly can the UK solar sector become circular? Discover the key takeaways from a spotlight report by the University of Exeter’s Circular Economy Hub.

Find out how Germany is investing in large solar projects to help achieve its 2030 target of generating 80% of its electricity from renewable sources.

Australia has become a market leader in BESS. Discover what is driving BESS adoption and the region’s storage plans for the future.

Discover the key renewable energy trends shaping 2026 from this year's report, from grid constraints and hybrid solar to storage, digitalization, and regional market shifts.

Read to discover how South Africa’s solar sector is expanding, with a projected market growth of $3.74 billion by 2028, thanks to government grants, pay-as-you-go models, and more.

Italy has adopted a regional renewable energy approach, giving regional authorities control over project approvals. Could this accelerate their green transition? Read on to find out.

How do we harness solar power without harming the planet? We explore the impact of PV farms on local ecosystems and how they can help support biodiversity.

Our trend report reveals Brazil’s solar power and renewable energy preferences, including bifacial modules, central inverters, trackers, and AC BESSs.

Here’s a detailed look at Germany’s new Solarpaket 1 legislation, what it includes, and how it’s set to reshape solar’s role across the country and DACH region.

Find out what causes grid congestion in the Nordics, how each country is tackling the issue, and what the future might look like with a more efficient grid.

The Nordics are increasingly adding solar to their renewable mix. We explore their solar energy strategy and share the figures that prove their success.

Germany found itself in a technical recession in 2023 and is likely to rank among the slowest-growing OECD countries in 2024. One culprit is its energy woes. Gas supply disruptions and nuclear plant closures are increasing energy costs, and the renewable shift needs to move faster to mitigate these effects.

Reducing energy waste is paramount to hitting green targets. Read on to discover how energy is lost and how governments are looking to capitalize on untapped opportunities and upgrade national infrastructure.

Our trend report reveals Spain’s solar power and renewable energy preferences, including bifacial modules, string inverters, tracker structures, and BESS.

Albania, Bhutan, Nepal, Paraguay, Iceland, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo generate 100% renewable energy. Read on to find out how they achieved this.

Croatia is raising the stakes on clean energy with a new round of auctions for solar, wind, and hydropower projects. These subsidies aim to attract private investment and curb reliance on foreign energy. Will they work?

In this blog, we look at how Croatia is turning its national grid green and what these new auctions mean for its energy independence and climate goals.

Delve into the finding of our trend report that reveals the UK’s solar power and renewable energy preferences, including bifacial modules, string inverters, fixed structures, and AC BESSs.

Find out why BESS is critical to Chile’s renewable energy efforts and how these systems could benefit the Latin American region in the future.

India now ranks fifth in the world for solar power development thanks to strategic initiatives, innovative schemes, and effective government policies. Read on to discover what is driving this.

Read to find out how Finland is setting the pace for a greener future, showing commendable progress in renewables, sustainable business practices, and clean technology.

Read on to learn about the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), a comprehensive investment plan that aims to mobilize $20 billion to decarbonize Indonesia's power sector.

Saudi Arabia is now focused on renewable energy strategies, with solar being a core focus of reaching their 2030 targets.

As part of China’s Belt & Road initiative (BRI), Chinese companies are investing in projects across the world. These companies have the potential to shape global infrastructure through their investments and have already accomplished a lot. This blog looks at what has been achieved, what’s on the horizon, and the potential challenges.

Australia's renewable energy policies include a capacity investment scheme, offshore electricity infrastructure, and a hydrogen program. Click to find out more.

We recently produced an eBook on the rise of Agrivoltaics (agri-PV). The complete eBook is ready to download here!

In this blog, we'll provide an overview of agri-PV, its benefits, and why it holds immense promise for the future of renewable energy.

The UK BESS industry is world-leading, with a capacity of 4.4GW. Find out why battery storage in the UK is increasing and what challenges this industry faces.

Our trend report reveals Germany’s solar power and renewable energy preferences, including bifacial modules, string inverters, fixed structures, and AC BESSs.

Our trend report reveals Italy’s solar and renewable energy preferences, including bifacial modules, string inverters, tracker structures, and AC BESSs.

As the solar energy industry continues its steady growth, one sub-sector is becoming particularly prominent. Just as agricultural photovoltaics (agri-PV) is gaining traction worldwide, France has introduced new legislation aimed at promoting its adoption within the country. 

In this blog, we’ll discuss this exciting technology and what its adoption means for the French solar sector in the future.

Explore Spain's clean energy transition and the challenges of permitting and regulation.

Towards the end of last year, we conducted a survey among industry professionals to identify the topics most important to them in the world of clean energy. We then compile these findings in our Trends Report 2024. As part of this report, we also identified the key statistics around the use of the RatedPower platform.

In this blog, we’ll distill the key data points that we found and explore the stats driving the renewable energy industry in 2024.

Explore Germany's renewable success in wind, solar, and hydropower, plus market initiatives.

Explore how the US solar boom is outpacing hydropower, with insights into market growth, challenges, and the future of renewable energy in America.

Learn more about how UK interconnection delays are slowing down renewable growth and what solutions are being put in place to mitigate its effects.

Read our key takeaways from COP28 and learn about the next steps in the green energy transition

Explore the renewable energy trends set to define 2024 and expand the industry to new horizons.

 Read all about the renewable influencers powering the green transition in Germany with our comprehensive list of some of the most popular voices in the space!

Learn more about Brazil’s rise in the renewable sector, including its top PV plants and the future of its solar energy market.

Examine how solar O&M approaches vary from region to region, drawing key insights from the IEA PVPS report

Discover how Spain’s renewable energy sector has become a world leader. Learn about its recent green energy successes and how it’s positioning itself for the future.

Choosing the right structure can make or break your solar project. Discover the five most used structures in RatedPower according to our latest trends report.

RatedPower now offers Chinese electrical standards support as well as a Chinese language interface and version of all the engineering documentation generated by the software.