Poland supports a bold yet realistic EU climate policy, recognizing the development of renewable energy as a key opportunity to reduce energy costs and achieve energy independence, while economic competitiveness remains a top government priority. Through economic decarbonization and circular economy building, Poland aims to achieve a new phase of civilizational advancement. The government is actively simplifying the permitting process for renewable energy projects and improving investment efficiency. To date, the energy sector has received a record PLN 70 billion in funding support, the largest energy investment plan in Poland’s history. Climate transition must be managed with precision to meet all targets while maintaining competitiveness, according to the Ministry of Climate and Environment.
Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska emphasized that developing clean technologies, enhancing energy security, and building a resilient economy based on local innovation are the core of Poland’s EU-aligned climate strategy. She warned that the cost of inaction far outweighs the cost of gradual reform: approximately PLN 120 billion is spent annually on fossil fuel imports, while another PLN 100 billion is needed to tackle pollution and smog. The National Energy and Climate Plan indicates that maintaining the status quo would entail ongoing economic risk.
Green energy and economic competitiveness are symbiotic. The 2022 energy price crisis demonstrated the crucial role of energy prices in economic stability. Currently, Poland’s fossil fuel import bill exceeds its total healthcare budget for 2025. A renewable-based system would strengthen energy sovereignty, stabilize prices, and retain capital domestically. The government continues to promote wind, solar, and energy storage deployment by optimizing the EU Emissions Trading System approval process and establishing Renewable Energy Acceleration Zones, all while safeguarding environmental and community interests.
On October 23, the Australian Clean Energy Regulator (CER) published its Q3 2025 compliance update, summarizing key regulatory and enforcement activities from July to September.
Within the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) scheme, the CER reiterated the importance of timely project reporting and disclosed cases of voluntary cancellations. Under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) and Safeguard Mechanism, data submissions for 2024–2025 have been completed, and the CER has taken action against facilities exceeding emissions thresholds—Fitzroy (CQ) Pty Ltd is now subject to enforcement procedures.
In the Renewable Energy Target (RET) program, the regulator permanently suspended certain registrants and launched targeted inspections under the Low-Cost Battery Scheme. Enforcement actions were taken against non-compliant installers, and civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court are ongoing. The Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) surrender program met its quarterly targets, and audit findings were communicated to the relevant auditors.
Mexico’s National Energy Commission (CNE) has published “General Administrative Provisions” in the Official Gazette, establishing the legal, technical, and financial guidelines for license applications and modifications for generation and energy storage facilities. The document aims to standardize the process for submitting license requests, amendments, and transfers to the CNE, while also defining license duration and evaluation procedures.
Under the regulation, generation activities may be conducted by exempt or licensed entities. However, when plant capacity reaches or exceeds 0.7MW, a generation license becomes mandatory. Notably, as of August 6, 2025, license requirements for grid-connected self-consumption plants ranging from 0.7MW to 20MW have been clarified. Chapter 3 outlines how to modify existing licenses under the Public Electricity Service Law or the Electricity Industry Law, including Section 3.13, which covers license mergers, splits, and transitions to the current regulatory framework.
Applicants must submit a standardized form including their legal name, registered address, tax payment proof, and contact details. Individuals must provide valid ID (INE-issued voter ID or passport) and recent proof of residence. Legal entities must present incorporation and amendment records, while government bodies must submit representative credentials. If represented by a legal agent, a notarized power of attorney and ID are required, along with a sworn declaration that authorization remains valid.
Applicants must also sign an affidavit affirming they are not listed as sanctioned suppliers, not involved in fraudulent tax practices, and not engaged in illegal or corrupt activities. A commitment to comply with regulatory obligations and accept digital correspondence is also required. Additionally, a shareholder structure chart must be provided: legal entities must disclose shareholding links with related businesses; individuals must report any direct or familial shareholdings (up to the fourth degree by blood or third by marriage) in companies engaged in generation or storage activities.
Spain’s Institute for the Diversification and Saving of Energy (IDAE) has released a provisional resolution for the first round of storage innovation funding co-financed under the 2021–2027 European Regional Development Fund. The total allocation amounts to €839.7 million, which is 20% higher than the initial budget, and is distributed across four focus areas: €343.3 million for renewable hybridization, €187.8 million for pumped hydro, €177.4 million for standalone battery storage, and €131.1 million for thermal energy storage (TES), the latter being particularly crucial for decarbonizing industrial heating.
Andalusia emerged as the biggest beneficiary, securing over €374 million (nearly 45% of the national total) due to its strong project pipeline and industrial and renewable energy base. Highlights include two standalone 200MW storage projects, ST Palmosilla and ST Cerrillo (developed by Rolwind), receiving €34.98 million in total support. A pumped hydro project, CHR Las Majadillas, promoted by a company ending in Tax ID 1969, received the largest single subsidy of €37.7 million. Other major allocations include €34.28 million for the hybrid BEIR-TABE project, and €19–20 million each for four projects including BAT Huéneja, injecting over €80 million in grid stabilization investment in Andalusia alone.
Castilla-La Mancha received €96.6 million with a focus on solar thermal and TES, including €28.05 million each for the Helios TES1 and TES2 projects. Galicia secured €104.3 million for pumped hydro and wind-linked storage. Castilla y León was granted €38.7 million, including €5.78 million for the Conatel 18 battery project. The Canary and Balearic Islands received €27.1 million and €11.2 million respectively to strengthen energy autonomy. Asturias was awarded €11.6 million for the Honero storage sequence project; Murcia’s HIB BESS Jumilla project received €4.9 million. Valencia and Catalonia were granted €46.4 million and €23.4 million for industrial thermal storage clusters. Aragón received €2.2 million, but its hybrid storage project in Zaragoza scored over 92 points in technical evaluation, serving as a benchmark for innovation in this funding round.
