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Czechia considers stop to double taxation on solar, storage projects

Czechia Weighs Tax and Permitting Changes to Speed Solar and Storage Buildout

Lawmakers in Czechia are considering changes to electricity taxation and permitting rules that industry groups say could remove bottlenecks for new solar projects and paired battery systems.

Key Takeaways

A key parliamentary committee backed proposals to accelerate solar construction in Czechia.
The measures include raising the electricity tax threshold from 50 kW to 100 kW.

DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

Federal court freezes Trump-era barriers to wind and solar permitting

A federal judge ordered Interior and the Army Corps to stop enforcing policies that had slowed or blocked renewable energy projects while a broader legal challenge moves forward.

Key Takeaways

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against policies that had limited wind and solar permitting.
The ruling affects roughly 57.2 GW of renewable capacity facing delay or cancellation.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via utilitydive.com

State permitting for rooftop solar and batteries emerges as an affordability fight

A new scorecard highlighted by Utility Dive argues that state and local permitting barriers are keeping rooftop solar and home batteries slower and more expensive than they need to be, even as electri

Key Takeaways

A scorecard cited by Utility Dive gave most states poor grades for residential solar and battery permitting.
Examples in the article show local rules adding months of delay, multiple applications and discretionary reviews.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via utilitydive.com