<h2>Policy Breakthrough</h2><p>The European Union has adopted a landmark regulation requiring solar PV installation on all new commercial and public buildings starting January 2026, and on all new residential buildings from 2028. The Solar Mandate is part of the EU's REPowerEU plan to accelerate energy independence.</p><p>The regulation is expected to add an estimated 150-200 GW of distributed solar capacity across the bloc by 2030, creating a massive market for rooftop solar, building-integrated PV (BIPV), and solar carport solutions.</p>