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"As It Boosts Renewables, China Still Can’t Break Its Coal Addiction"
#China #Renewables #Energy

As It Boosts Renewables, China Still Can't Break Its Coal Addiction
Despite being a renewables superpower, China continues to permit and build new coal-fired power plants at a rapid pace. Analysts say the nation’s new five-year plan will ensure further coal plant expansion and jeopardize China’s ability to deliver on its climate promises.

"Global Investment in Clean Tech Hit a New High Last Year"
#Energy #Renewables
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Global Investment in Clean Tech Hit a New High Last Year

"Offshore wind’s cloudy day had a silver lining"
#WindTurbines #Energy #Renewables

Offshore wind’s cloudy day had a silver lining
The country’s largest offshore wind farm started generating electricity Monday as another developer accepted nearly $1 billion to ditch two planned

"Europe to Ramp Up Offshore Wind in Push for Energy Independence"
#Europe #Energy #Renewables

Europe to Ramp Up Offshore Wind in Push for Energy Independence

"UC Santa Barbara scientists create liquid solar battery that stores sunlight as heat"
#Batteries #Energy #Renewables

UC Santa Barbara scientists create liquid solar battery that stores sunlight as heat | The Optimist Daily
UC Santa Barbara chemists develop a bio-inspired liquid battery that stores solar energy and releases it as heat, outperforming lithium-ion batteries.

Today it is windy
#energy #austria #renewables

"Ukraine prioritizes solar-plus-storage in renewables auctions"
#Ukraine #Renewables #Energy

Ukraine prioritizes solar-plus-storage in renewables auctions
Newly-implemented rules governing Ukraine's energy market introduce solar-plus-storage systems as a separate auction category, ease regulatory barriers governing standalone storage projects and establish processes for renewable energy facilities located in Ukraine's occupied territories.

"England must destine 7% of land to nature and renewables to hit green targets, data shows"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

"Austria deploys 1.63 GW of solar in 2025"
#Austria #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Austria deploys 1.63 GW of solar in 2025
Austria’s photovoltaic market slowed in 2025, with around 1,634 MW of new capacity installed, bringing the country’s total PV capacity to approximately 9.9 GW.

"France installs 5.9 GW of PV in 2025"
#France #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

France installs 5.9 GW of PV in 2025
The country's cumulative installed PV capacity reached 31.1 GW at the end of December.

"Serbia installs 134.3 MW of solar in 2025"
#Serbia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Serbia installs 134.3 MW of solar in 2025
Serbia had a record year for solar additions in 2025, led by deployment of large-scale plants. The country has a gigawatt-size project pipeline, although most remain in the earlier stages of development and are not expected to come online this year.

"Poland adds 3.6 GW of solar in 2025"
#Poland #SolarPower #Environment #Renewables

Poland adds 3.6 GW of solar in 2025
Poland's cumulative solar capacity reached 24.8 GW by the end of 2025, with last year's growth led by C&I and large-scale installations.

"Ukraine deploys 1.5 GW of solar in 2025"
#Ukraine #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Ukraine deploys 1.5 GW of solar in 2025
The Solar Energy Association of Ukraine estimates around 1.5 GW of solar was added in the country last year, driven by growing interest in projects co-located with battery energy storage systems across market segments.

"Clean energy surge leads to historic coal decline in China and India"
#China #India #Energy #Renewables

Clean energy surge leads to historic coal decline in China and India | The Optimist Daily
For the first time since the 1970s, coal power fell in China and India thanks to a massive clean energy expansion. Here’s why that matters globally.

"Burundi switches on solar at five health facilities"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Burundi switches on solar at five health facilities
A United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-led initiative has installed hybrid solar-plus-storage systems at five health facilities in Burundi. A second phase of the scheme, due for completion this year, will power an additional nine district hospitals.

"Masdar reaches financial close on 300 MW Uzbek solar project"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Masdar reaches financial close on 300 MW Uzbek solar project
The Abu Dhabi-based developer has secured $225 million ($193.6 million) for the development of a 300 MW solar plant linked to 75 MWh of energy storage in Uzbekistan, as part of its commitment to deploy 2 GW of renewables in the country.

"‘The world is transitioning away from fossil fuels’: Gulf oil investors turn to African renewables"
#Africa #FossilFuels #Energy

Fossil fuel shocks strengthen Gulf investment in African renewables
Gulf oil money is flowing into African renewables – and the Iran war is only accelerating the trend.

"Fossil fuels ‘ripping away national security’ but renewables ‘turn the tables’, says UN executive"
#UN #UnitedNations #Renewables

Fossil fuels are ‘ripping away national security’ says UN exec
‘Sunlight doesn’t depend on vulnerable shipping straits,’ says UNFCCC’s Simon Stiell.

"Saudi Arabia adds around 7.8 GW of solar in 2025"
#SaudiArabia #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

Saudi Arabia adds around 7.8 GW of solar in 2025
Saudi Arabia had a record year for solar deployment last year, taking cumulative capacity past 12.4 GW. GlobalData is forecasting annual deployments to increase in the coming years but notes that they remain behind the pace required to meet the country's target of 130 GW of renewables by 2030, instead nearing the goal by 2035.

"Australian renewables exceed 50% of power supply in Q4"
#Australia #Renewables #Energy

Australian renewables exceed 50% of power supply in Q4
Renewable generation supplied more than half of Australia’s electricity in the fourth quarter of 2025, driving wholesale power prices down by nearly 50% and coinciding with record battery output, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). Coal-fired generation fell 4.6% year on year to a record quarterly low, while gas-fired output dropped 27% to its lowest level in 25 years.

"Adani Green Energy commissions 307.4 MW of renewables in India"
#India #Energy #Renewables

Adani Green Energy commissions 307.4 MW of renewables in India
Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) has commissionied an aggregate 307.4 MW of renewable energy capacity at Khavda in Gujarat, India.

"China switches on 1 GW of solar at 4,600 m above sea level"
#China #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

China switches on 1 GW of solar at 4,600 m above sea level
China’s SDIC subsidiary commissioned a 1 GW photovoltaic plant on the Yalong River in Sichuan, making it the world’s third-highest-altitude PV facility at 4,600 m. The project integrates with hydro assets to optimize energy output in the challenging plateau environment.

"Ma Jun: ‘No business interest’ in Chinese coal power due to cheaper renewables "
#China #Coal #Renewables #Energy

Ma Jun: ‘No business interest’ in Chinese coal power due to cheaper renewables  - Carbon Brief
Ma Jun, one of China’s most recognisable environmental activists, tells Carbon Brief that more needs to be done to encourage “multi-stakeholder” participation in climate efforts

"Offshore wind had a terrible 2025. What can be learned?"
#WindTurbines #Energy #Renewables

Offshore wind had a terrible 2025. What can be learned?
A new study highlights hard-won wisdom for the industry, and a year of Trump 2.0 offers more lessons still for how a renewables sector could make a…

"Netherlands hits record electricity production and exports in 2025"
#Netherlands #Energy #Renewables

Netherlands hits record electricity production and exports in 2025
The Netherlands set a record in 2025, generating 132 billion kWh of electricity, up 10% from 2024, with renewables supplying 49% of output and exports rising 25% to 30 billion kWh.

"Solar accounted for 7.24 million jobs in 2024"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Solar accounted for 7.24 million jobs in 2024
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s annual review into employment finds solar held over 43% of global jobs in the renewable energy sector in 2024. 

"Solar farms turn from lawn mowers to sheep"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Solar farms turn from lawn mowers to sheep
The grazing flocks trim the grass around solar arrays, and the sheep farmers get a new revenue stream.

"German renewable energy shift slowed in 2025"
#Germany #Energy #Renewables

German renewable energy shift slowed in 2025
The share of renewables in German power production almost stagnated in 2025, data showed Monday, as concerns grow about a shift away from green policies under conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

"India launches tender for 1 GW round-the-clock renewable power"
#India #Energy #Renewables

India launches tender for 1 GW round-the-clock renewable power
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has started accepting bids to develop 1 GW of round-the-clock renewable power projects, with energy storage systems required to ensure continuous supply.

"Masdar bags PPA for 150 MW of solar in Angola"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Masdar bags PPA for 150 MW of solar in Angola
Abu Dhabi-based developer Masdar has signed its first power purchase agreement in Angola, covering a 150 MW solar site that marks the first phase of a 500 MW multi-site project.

"Gas-fired electricity two to three times costlier than renewable backups"
#Energy #Renewables #FossilFuels

Gas-fired electricity two to three times costlier than renewable backups
A study by Forum Ökologisch‑Soziale Marktwirtschaft (FÖS), commissioned by Green Planet Energy, says electricity from gas plants could reach €0.67 ($0.78)/kWh, largely due to externalized costs, while renewable-based backups remain far cheaper.

"Analysis: Clean energy drove more than a third of China’s GDP growth in 2025"
#China #Energy #Renewables

Analysis: Clean energy drove more than a third of China’s GDP growth in 2025 - Carbon Brief
Clean-energy technologies drove more than a third of the growth in China’s economy in 2025 – and more than 90% of the rise in investment.

"India’s energy storage market set for breakout year in 2026"
#India #Energy #Renewables

India’s energy storage market set for breakout year in 2026
After a record year for energy storage tenders in 2025, projects awarded since mid-2023 are expected to begin commissioning in 2026, reflecting typical development timelines of 18 to 24 months.

"Why offshore wind could help the grid"
#Energy #Renewables #WindTurbines

Why offshore wind could help the grid
Offshore turbines generate electricity reliably at night and in the winter.

"Europe Now Generates More Power from Wind and Solar Than From Fossil Fuels"
#Europe #FossilFuels #Renewables #Energy

In Europe, Wind and Solar Overtake Fossil Fuels

"South Korea targets 2,500 community solar cooperatives by 2030"
#SouthKorea #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

South Korea targets 2,500 community solar cooperatives by 2030
The South Korean government has launched a national drive to establish community-owned village solar cooperatives across the country, with more than 500 sites to be selected this year and KRW 550 billion ($366.4 million) in national funds earmarked for 2026.

"China added 66.43 GW of new-type energy storage in 2025"
#China #Energy #Renewables

China added 66.43 GW of new-type energy storage in 2025
CNESA says China’s non-pumped storage technologies hit 144.7 GW in 2025, with 66.43 GW added.

"Türkiye’s solar capacity surpasses 25 GW"
#Turkey #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Türkiye’s solar capacity surpasses 25 GW
Alparslan Bayraktar, Türkiye's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, says 2026 will be a record year for renewables in the country after total deployed solar reached 25,827 MW by the end of January.

"The 13 clean energy stories we wish we wrote in 2025"
#Energy #Renewables
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The 13 clean energy stories we wish we wrote in 2025
Canary Media published a lot of articles last year. We wish we had published these ones, too.

"Solar farms can be havens for rare plants. Just ask the threecorner milkvetch."
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Solar farms can be havens for rare plants. Just ask the threecorner milkvetch.
Just ask the threecorner milkvetch. The rare plant is thriving at a solar farm near Las Vegas, perhaps because the panels slow evaporation.

"Wind is now one of the world’s biggest electricity sources. So why are we switching turbines off?"
#WindTurbines #Energy #Renewables

Switching off wind turbines cost Britain €1.6bn this year. Here’s why
Wind power has surged across Europe, sparking concern that billions are being wasted due to "insufficient" grid investment.

"Slovakia deploys 243 MW of solar in 2025"
#Slovakia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Slovakia deploys 243 MW of solar in 2025
Slovakia’s total solar additions last year fall in line with those seen the prior two years, with cumulative capacity now standing in excess of 1.3 GW.

"ACME Solar signs 190 MW hybrid PPA with SECI in India"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

ACME Solar signs 190 MW hybrid PPA with SECI in India
ACME Solar Holdings has signed 25-year 190 MW wind-solar hybrid power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) requiring 50% annual capacity utilization factor and 80% daily peak supply obligation.

"Africa’s installed PV capacity estimated above 63 GW"
#Africa #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Africa’s installed PV capacity estimated above 63 GW
The Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) has now identified 23.4 GW of operational solar projects across the continent but when taking into account Chinese PV export data, estimates total installed capacity in Africa could reach over 63 GW.

"Canary Media’s top 11 clean energy stories in 2025"
#Energy #Renewables
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Canary Media's top 11 clean energy stories in 2025
From data centers to misinformation peddlers, these are our most essential energy-transition stories from this year.

"India may need 230 GWh of energy storage by 2030 as peak demand rises"
#India #Energy #Renewables

India may need 230 GWh of energy storage by 2030 as peak demand rises
India could require nearly 230 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2030 as peak power demand approaches 300 GW and electricity consumption grows at 6% to 7% annually, according to a former government official.

"Italy installs 6.4 GW of PV in 2025"
#Italy #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Italy installs 6.4 GW of PV in 2025
The country reached a cumulative installed PV capacity of 43.5 GW at the end of December, according to new figures released by Italian grid operator Terna.

"Hungary adds 1.1 GW of solar in 2025"
#Hungary #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Hungary adds 1.1 GW of solar in 2025
Hungary deployed over 1 GW of solar for the third consecutive year in 2025, driven largely by grid-scale solar additions. There are concerns momentum could slow in the coming years due to no new connection permits for large-scale projects authorized over the last three years.

"World’s First Vertical Floating Solar Technology Plant Begins Operation in Germany"
#Germany #SolarPower #Energy

"Morocco finally unlocks solar self‑consumption"
#Morocco #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Morocco finally unlocks solar self‑consumption
Morocco has published the implementing decree for Law 82‑21, enabling self-producers to consume their own solar power and sell up to 20% of surplus energy back to the grid. The measure, effective 9 June 2026, sets clear tariffs and grid limits.

"Denmark deploys 1.55 GW of solar in 2025"
#Denmark #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Denmark deploys 1.55 GW of solar in 2025
Denmark had a record year for solar deployment last year, with new additions led by an uptick in ground-mounted, utility-scale solar. Cumulative capacity now stands at around 6.3 GW.

"Czechia deploys 696 MW of solar in 2025"
#Czechia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Czechia deploys 696 MW of solar in 2025
Czechia's solar market slowed in 2025, largely due to a downturn in residential deployments. The country's solar association says that while it remains to be seen if the rate of installations will pick up this year, significant growth is expected in the storage market.

"Brazil targets 107 GW of solar by 2035 under energy plan"
#Brazil #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Brazil targets 107 GW of solar by 2035 under energy plan
Brazil has opened consultations on its PDE 2035 energy plan, which projects 107 GW of solar by 2035 – including 78 GW of distributed generation – with battery storage reaching 7 GW, or 2% of the power mix.

"Philippines mandates energy storage for renewables plants over 10 MW"
#Phillippines #Energy #Renewables #Batteries

Philippines mandates energy storage for renewables plants over 10 MW
Department of Energy (DOE) order sets out new rules for mandatory energy storage, including a minimum capacity of at least 20% of the generating plant’s installed capacity. DOE also calls for energy storage systems (ESS) installations to have grid supporting capabilities, such as grid-forming inverters to help stabilize voltage and frequency.

"Analysis: UK renewables enjoy record year in 2025 – but gas power still rises"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

Analysis: UK renewables enjoy record year in 2025 – but gas power still rises - Carbon Brief
UK’s fleet of wind, solar and biomass power plants set records in 2025, Carbon Brief analysis shows, but electricity from gas still went up.

"Spain hits 50 GW solar milestone"
#Spain #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

Spain hits 50 GW solar milestone
Spain’s installed solar capacity reached 50 GW in early 2026 after adding about 8.7 GW in 2025, according to grid operator Red Eléctrica de España (REE).

"India installs record 36.6 GW of solar in 2025"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India installs record 36.6 GW of solar in 2025
India added 36.6 GW of solar capacity in 2025, up 43% from the previous year, with large-scale projects accounting for 81% of installations, according to Mercom India.

"Cambodia to permit 30 MW of rooftop solar systems"
#Cambodia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Cambodia to permit 30 MW of rooftop solar systems
Cambodia has set a 30 MW allocation window for rooftop solar this year, with large-scale electricity consumers required to seek approval for installations from the country’s electricity authority. 

"Greece receives 12.2 GW of merchant battery applications for 4.7 GW program"
#Greece #Energy #Batteries #Renewables

Greece receives 12.2 GW of merchant battery applications for 4.7 GW program
Investors have submitted applications for 12.15 GW of utility-scale, standalone merchant battery storage projects in Greece, far exceeding the 4.7 GW the country plans to approve. But with wrestling over financing and key policy details still unresolved, the path to construction remains unclear.

"Colombia deploys 333 MW of PV in 2025"
#Colombia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Colombia deploys 333 MW of PV in 2025
The country's cumulative installed PV capacity reached 1.59 GW at the end of December, according to new figures released by the Colombian administrator of the wholesale energy market.

"Morocco begins construction on 305 MW Noor Atlas solar program"
#Morocco #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Morocco begins construction on 305 MW Noor Atlas solar program
Morocco’s state energy agency and national utility have signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) and begun construction on six Noor Atlas solar plants totaling 305 MW. The project – financed by KfW, the European Investment Bank and Bank of Africa – aims to expand renewables, support local industry and create regional jobs.

"Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels for EU power generation in 2025, report finds"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Energy #Renewables

"Romania installs 2.2 GW of solar in 2025"
#Romania #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Romania installs 2.2 GW of solar in 2025
Romania enjoyed another record year for solar deployment in 2025, taking cumulative capacity past the 7 GW threshold. Utility-scale installations almost doubled year-on-year, buoyed by a favourable regulatory framework.

"India deploys 37.9 GW of solar in 2025"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India deploys 37.9 GW of solar in 2025
Solar additions in calendar year 2025 comprised 28.6 GW of new utility-scale solar capacity, 7.9 GW of rooftop PV power, and 1.35 GW of off-grid and distributed installations.

"Canada adds only 57 MW of utility-scale solar in 2025"
#Canada #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Canada adds only 57 MW of utility-scale solar in 2025
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association is forecasting Canada's cumulative solar capacity, which stands at 5.4 GW today, could surge to around 21 GW by 2035, driven by a healthy procurement pipeline across most provinces. Official deployment figures for behind the meter solar installations last year, which are driving Canada's solar market today, are yet to be finalized.

"Norway adds 117 MW of solar in 2025"
#Norway #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Norway adds 117 MW of solar in 2025
Norway’s solar market experienced a slowdown in 2025, particularly among residential installations. The outlook for 2026 looks more optimistic, thanks to policy reforms supporting larger projects and continued demand from commercial and industrial customers.

"Masdar bags PPA for 150 MW of solar in Angola"
#Solar #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Masdar bags PPA for 150 MW of solar in Angola
Abu Dhabi-based developer Masdar has signed its first power purchase agreement in Angola, covering a 150 MW solar site that marks the first phase of a 500 MW multi-site project.

"Miliband pledges up to £1bn for community green energy schemes"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

"China expects up to 287 GW of new PV capacity additions in 2026"
#China #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

China expects up to 287 GW of new PV capacity additions in 2026
China’s PV industry expects 238 GW to 287 GW of domestic capacity additions in 2026 as it pivots away from volume-led growth after a loss-making year driven by overcapacity and sharp price declines. The shift follows rapid expansion in 2021-25 that lifted cumulative capacity above 1.2 TW, annual additions beyond 300 GW and exports over $180 billion.

"Russia adds around 100 MW of solar in 2025"
#Russia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Russia adds around 100 MW of solar in 2025
GlobalData says Russia added an estimated 100 MW of solar last year, taking total installed solar to around 3.1 GW. The consultancy is forecasting annual additions of about 200 MW over the next ten years, taking the country's cumulative solar capacity to 5.3 GW by 2035.

"Moldova installs 315 MW of solar in 2025"
#Moldova #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Moldova installs 315 MW of solar in 2025
Moldova had a record year for solar deployment last year, taking cumulative capacity to 710 MW. There is now just under 1 GW of renewables installed in the country.

"Italy installs 6.4 GW of solar in 2025"
#Italy #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Italy installs 6.4 GW of solar in 2025
The country's cumulative installed PV capacity reached 43.5 GW at the end of December, according to the latest figures released by Italian grid operator Terna.

"Armenia adds around 615 MW of solar in 2025"
#Armenia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Armenia adds around 615 MW of solar in 2025
Armenia enjoyed a record year for solar deployment last year, surpassing 1 GW of cumulative solar capacity. The market is currently led by autonomous solar producers, of which there are now more than 50,000 in the country.

"Solar Farms and Bumblebees Could Thrive Together with Smart Habitat Management"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables #Bees

Solar Farms and Bumblebees Could Thrive Together with Smart Habitat Management | Happy Eco News
New research shows solar farms and bumblebees can thrive together when sites are managed for biodiversity, potentially doubling pollinator populations while producing clean energy, new research shows.

"Indonesia’s solar capacity reaches 1.49 GW"
#Indonesia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Indonesia’s solar capacity reaches 1.49 GW
Indonesia surpassed 1 GW of cumulative solar capacity in 2025, with an estimated 546 MW of added solar last year, led by deployments in the rooftop C&I segment.

"Senegal’s solar capacity hits 671 MW"
#Senegal #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Senegal’s solar capacity hits 671 MW
Senegal has reached an 84% electrification rate, with 294 MW of residential PV installed, while several large-scale solar-plus-storage projects are under development, despite the start of production at the Sangomar gas field.

"Peru adds 454 MW of large-scale PV in 2025"
#Peru #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Peru adds 454 MW of large-scale PV in 2025
Peru commissioned about 454 MW of utility-scale solar capacity in 2025, taking cumulative installed PV capacity to roughly 952 MW, according to the government.

"Türkiye installs 4.7 GW of solar in 2025"
#Turkey #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Türkiye installs 4.7 GW of solar in 2025
Türkiye’s cumulative solar capacity is approaching 25 GW after another strong year for new deployments, led by installations for self-consumption in the commercial and industrial market.

"Finland adds 227 MW of utility-scale solar in 2025"
#Finland #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables…

Finland adds 227 MW of utility-scale solar in 2025
Finland’s large-scale solar capacity more than doubled in 2025, buoyed by the commissioning of the country’s first solar projects larger than 50 MW. Another record year for ground-mounted solar is expected this year but a forthcoming Land Use Act risks threatening future projects.

"China to See Solar Capacity Outstrip Coal Capacity This Year"
#China #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

China to See Solar Capacity Outstrip Coal Capacity This Year

"Spain deploys 1.13 GW of solar for self-consumption in 2025"
#Spain #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Spain deploys 1.13 GW of solar for self-consumption in 2025
Spain installed 1.14 GW of solar capacity for self-consumption in 2025, lifting cumulative capacity to 9.3 GW, as residential and commercial installations declined while industrial and off-grid segments showed greater resilience, according to data from the Spanish Photovoltaic Union.

"New process achieves 97% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels"
#SolarPower #Enegy #Renewables #SolarPower

New process achieves 97% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels
Australian researchers have developed a new separation technique that employs the same crushing and flotation principles used in mineral processing to recover more than 97% of silver from end-of-life solar panels.

"Japan adds 5.8 GW of solar in 2025"
#Japan #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Japan adds 5.8 GW of solar in 2025
Estimates indicate Japan added between 5.8 GW and 6 GW of solar last year, likely taking the country past 100 GW of cumulative solar capacity. Last year's installations were led by the commercial and industrial market, while the residential sector also saw increased demand.

"Bulgaria installs 1.4 GW of solar in 2025"
#Bulgaria #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Bulgaria installs 1.4 GW of solar in 2025
Bulgaria installed over 1 GW of solar for the third consecutive year in 2025 and is forecast to add over 2 GW this year thanks to a large pipeline of utility-scale projects.

"Singapore forecast to reach 5.3 GW of solar by 2035"
#Singapore #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Singapore forecast to reach 5.3 GW of solar by 2035
UK consultants GlobalData say Singapore could add between 300 MW and 400 MW of solar annually through to 2035, taking cumulative capacity from around 1.9 GW today to the 5 GW threshold.

"Sweden deploys 652 MW of solar in 2025"
#Sweden #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Sweden deploys 652 MW of solar in 2025
Sweden deployed less solar in 2025 than the year prior despite record growth in the large-scale segment. Solar association Svensk Solenergi predicts last year was likely the bottom of Sweden's installation curve.

"Canal-top PV for Afghanistan’s massive irrigation project"
#Afghanistan #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Canal-top PV for Afghanistan’s massive irrigation project
A team of scientists has simulated covering 20% of the Qush-Tepa irrigation canal with PV panels. To this end, the researchers developed a framework, termed an integrated techno-economic-environmental assessment, that can be applied elsewhere. “It explicitly quantifies energy production, water-evaporation reduction, land-use savings, and economic performance within a single analytical structure,” one of the researchers said.

"Estonia deploys 105 MW of solar in 2025"
#Estonia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Estonia deploys 105 MW of solar in 2025
Estonia's cumulative solar capacity reached around 1,430 MW by the end of last year. Year-on-year installations slowed as the country's solar market begins to saturate, with future growth expected to be driven by supplementing solar parks with batteries.

"Iraq’s largest solar project enters trial operation"
#Iraq #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables
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Iraq’s largest solar project enters trial operation
Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity says an initial 61 MW from the first unit of a planned 1 GW solar project has commenced. The project is being developed across four 250 MW units, with final commissioning currently scheduled for 2028.

"Cyprus installs 122 MW of solar capacity in 2025"
#Cyprus #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Cyprus installs 122 MW of solar capacity in 2025
Self-consumption PV projects accounted for most of the new solar capacity added in Cyprus last year, despite record levels of renewable energy curtailment, according to industry data.

"China adds 315 GW of solar in 2025"
#China #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

China adds 315 GW of solar in 2025
China installed a record 315 GW of new solar capacity in 2025, lifting cumulative installed PV capacity to 1.2 TW and pushing non-fossil power sources past thermal generation for the first time.

"Bangladesh signs PPAs for 523 MW of solar capacity"
#Bangladesh #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Bangladesh signs PPAs for 523 MW of solar capacity
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has signed power purchase agreements with seven solar projects totaling 523 MW, marking a renewed push for utility-scale solar following the reinstatement of previously canceled approvals.

"US market on course to hit 737.8 GW of solar by 2035"
#US #USA #America #Renewables

US market on course to hit 737.8 GW of solar by 2035
GlobalData’s latest analysis says the U.S. will add between 41 GW and 52 GW of solar annually until 2035.

"Netherlands’ 2025 solar additions estimated at 2.08 GW"
#Netherlands #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Netherlands’ 2025 solar additions estimated at 2.08 GW
Provisional estimates from Dutch New Energy Research indicate the Netherlands added 0.54 GW of residential solar and 1.54 GW of C&I and large-scale solar last year, taking the country's cumulative capacity to just shy of 30 GW.

"India expected to install about 42.5 GW of new solar capacity in 2026"
#India #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

India expected to install about 42.5 GW of new solar capacity in 2026
India installed around 37.8 GW of solar capacity in 2025, according to JKM Research. This comprised about 28.6 GW of new utility-scale solar, a 54.6% increase from 2024, and 7.9 GW of rooftop solar, up 72% year on year. Off-grid additions stood at 1.35 GW, compared to 1.48 GW in 2024.

"Record 4.9GW of solar contracted in UK’s latest renewable energy auction"
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"Ireland adds 1 GW of solar in 2025"
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Ireland adds 1 GW of solar in 2025
Ireland reached 2,345 MW of installed solar capacity by December 2025, more than tripling installed capacity since 2023, according to Solar Ireland data. The country's development pipeline has currently reached 1.7 GW.

"Greece to open applications for 130 MW agrivoltaics plan"
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Greece to open applications for 130 MW agrivoltaics plan
Greece’s distribution grid operator will begin accepting applications for agrivoltaic systems on March 4, marking the first step in implementing a new law targeting 130 MW of capacity nationwide.

"Latvia deploys 258 MW of PV in 2025"
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Latvia deploys 258 MW of PV in 2025
With Latvia’s cumulative solar capacity reaching 920 MW by end of 2025, the Latvian Renewable Energy Alliance says the 1 GW threshold may now have been surpassed. The country also appears on track for a record year in solar deployment this year, as some of the largest projects in the pipeline materialize. 

"UK’s low-carbon economy grows almost 12% year-on-year"
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