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"Chart: Check out how fast China is shifting to renewables"
#China #Energy #Renewables

Chart: Check out how fast China is shifting to renewables
China still emits more planet-warming pollution than any other country, but its furious build-out of wind and solar means the nation is scaling back on…

"Sweden switches on 89 MW hybrid wind, solar project"
#Sweden #Renewables #Energy

Sweden switches on 89 MW hybrid wind, solar project
The first hybrid power project belonging to Danish renewables developer European Energy is a 39.3 MW solar array tied to a 49.6 MW wind facility in southern Sweden.

Red onions make better solar panels 🧅☀️ Scientists in Finland and the Netherlands made a biofilm from onion skins that blocks 99.9% of UV and boosts solar durability. 🌍⚡ #solar #renewables #onions

"Data centres up to 43% cheaper to run with renewable energy, study finds"
#Energy #Renewables
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"Factcheck: 16 misleading myths about solar"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Factcheck: 16 misleading myths about solar
Carbon Brief factchecks 16 of the most common myths about solar power

Good windy afternoon!
#windpower #renewables

"Renewables supply record 77.9% of power in Australia’s main grid"
#Australia #Energy #Renewables

Renewables supply record 77.9% of power in Australia’s main grid
The share of renewables in Australia’s main electricity grid continues to reach new highs, delivering 77.9% of electricity demand on Sunday with solar power contributing more than 55% of the record-breaking clean energy mix.

"Record $386bn invested in renewables in H1 2025, despite ‘Trump effect’"
#Renewables #Energy
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"Chart: Solar is driving renewable energy to new heights around the globe"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Chart: Solar is driving renewable energy to new heights around the globe
Between 2025 and 2030, the world is expected to build nearly 4,600 gigawatts of renewables — almost double the amount built over the previous five-year…

"Analysis: Great Britain has run on 100% clean power for record 87 hours in 2025 so far"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy

Analysis: Great Britain has run on 100% clean power for record 87 hours in 2025 so far - Carbon Brief
Electricity demand on the island of Great Britain has been fully covered by the output of clean-energy sources for a record 87 hours in 2025 to date

"Climate change could make ‘droughts’ for wind power 15% longer, study says"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Energy #Renewables

Climate change could make ‘droughts’ for wind power 15% longer, study says - Carbon Brief
Extreme “wind droughts” that reduce power output from turbines for extended periods could become 15% longer by the end of the century

"Keeping people toasty via renewable energy"
#Energy #Renewables
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Keeping people toasty via renewable energy 

Happiest when ‘nerding out’ about renewable energy systems, Alex Willis is gleeful about having the power to make a difference. His job is helping more people to take a ‘whole home approach’ to green energy

Additionally the yellow line is solar, so that's 50% wind, 22% solar meaning almost ¾ of UK power generation is clean and renewable right now. There's another 12% that's nuclear generated. Very, very little fossil fuel burning at the moment.
#UKenergy #Renewables #CleanEnergy

"China's power paradox: record renewables, continued coal"
#China #Energy #Renewables

China's power paradox: record renewables, continued coal
Call it the China power paradox: while Beijing leads the world in renewable energy expansion, its coal projects are booming too.

The important quote from the expert panel is "However, early speculation that the high proportion of renewable energy favoured the outage was refuted." #renewables #ClimateCrisis

From David Suzuki
Let’s be real: While oil billionaires push for more pipelines, we’re left struggling with skyrocketing costs and climate chaos.
A renewable east-west power grid means lower bills, more jobs, healthy air and a grid that finally connects Canadians with each other, not just the United States.
Thousands have already signed to support a truly Canadian east-west grid based on #renewables

"Renewables reach record 76% of demand on Australia’s main grid"
#Australia #Renewables #Energy

Renewables reach record 76% of demand on Australia’s main grid
The share of renewables in Australia’s main electricity grid has reached a new high with rooftop and utility-scale solar, wind and hydro combining to deliver 76.4% of electricity demand on Monday.

"'India coal power may peak by 2030 under clean energy targets"
#India #Energy #Renewables #FossilFuels

India coal power may peak by 2030 under clean energy targets
If India meets its 500 GW non-fossil capacity goal, its coal power generation could reach peak levels by 2030, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

"IEA: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries"
#FossilFuels #Renewables #Energy

IEA: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries - Carbon Brief
More than 100 countries have cut their dependence on fossil-fuel imports and saved hundreds of billions of dollars by continuing to invest in renewables

"Clean energy is getting its own national day of action. It’s about time."
#Energy #Renewables
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Clean energy is getting its own national day of action. It’s about time.
The first-ever “Sun Day” is coming up Sept. 21. You can get involved in one of the more than 150 events across the country — or plan your own.

"Renewables have now passed coal globally—and growth is fastest in countries like Bhutan and Nepal"
#Bhutan #Nepal #Renewables

Renewables have now passed coal globally—and growth is fastest in countries like Bhutan and Nepal
For the first time, renewables have toppled coal as the world's leading source of electricity, in keeping with International Energy Agency projections for this historic shift.

"Contracts for Difference: UK Government confirms boost in payments to offshore wind developers"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy

"Electricity from renewables overtakes coal in Australia for the first time"
#Australia #Energy #Renewables

"Utah clean energy advocates urge PacifiCorp to fast-track renewables for major cost savings"
#Utah #Renewables #Energy

"Global electricity demand to rise in 2026 as renewables lead, says IEA"
#Renewables #Energy

Global electricity demand to rise in 2026 as renewables lead, says IEA
Global electricity demand is set to rise more than 3% per year through 2026, driven by growth in Asia and greater use across industry, data centers, and transport, with renewables, gas, and nuclear meeting most of the increase, says the International Energy Agency (IEA).

"Report: Global push to triple renewables faltering despite record growth"
#Energy #Renewables
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"China new energy storage tops 100 GW as lithium overtakes pumped hydro"
#China #Energy #Renewables

China new energy storage tops 100 GW as lithium overtakes pumped hydro
China’s new energy storage capacity exceeded 100 GW by June 2025, with total installations reaching 164.3 GW, surpassing pumped hydro additions amid accelerating deployments and changing market dynamics, according to the China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA).

"Solar panels in space ‘could provide 80% of Europe’s renewable energy by 2050’"
#SolarPower #energy #Renewables

"The race to find a way to recycle old turbine blades from windfarms"
#WindTurbines #Energy #Renewables

"Chart: See how solar is booming globally"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Chart: See how solar is booming globally
The world installed 64% more solar in the first half of this year than it did in the first half of last year. The driving force? China.

"Six surprising places solar power is taking off"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Six surprising places solar power is taking off
From rooftops and roads to farmers' fields and the open sea, solar power can already be captured almost anywhere. The next frontier? Harnessing the sun's energy in space to power life on Earth.

"Morocco tests floating solar panels to save water, generate power"
#Morocco #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Morocco tests floating solar panels to save water, generate power
Sun-baked Morocco, grappling with its worst drought in decades, has launched a pilot project aimed at slowing water evaporation while simultaneously generating green energy using floating solar panels.

"France to cut VAT to 5.5% for residential solar under 9 kW from October"
#France #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

France to cut VAT to 5.5% for residential solar under 9 kW from October
France will cut value-added tax (VAT) to 5.5% on residential PV systems up to 9 kW starting in October 2025.

"Wind power slashed UK energy bills by £104bn, study finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

"Why wind farms attract so much misinformation and conspiracy theory"
#WindTurbines #Energy #Renewables

Why wind farms attract so much misinformation and conspiracy theory
Opposition is often rooted in a worldview in crisis.

"Trump admin’s new anti-renewables rule rooted in fossil-fuel misinformation"
#US #USA #America #Renewables

Trump admin’s new anti-renewables rule rooted in fossil-fuel misinformation
The Interior’s recent directive casts solar and wind energy as bad for the environment, without weighing costs of oil, coal, and gas, critics say.

"Solar accounted for 70% of new global power capacity in 2024"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Solar accounted for 70% of new global power capacity in 2024
A new IEEE report shows solar dominated new generation in 2024, with 70% of added global capacity from PV and record installations in China and the United States.

"Report: Clean energy on track to replace 75% of fossil fuel demand"
#Energy #Renewables
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"Solar farms can bloom with life, not just energy"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables #Environment

Solar farms can bloom with life, not just energy
By planting wildflowers instead of grass, developers are creating habitat for bees, butterflies, and birds.

"India installs 18 GW of solar in H1 2025"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India installs 18 GW of solar in H1 2025
India installed 18 GW of solar in the first half of 2025, a 31% increase from a year earlier, with 11.3 GW commissioned in the second quarter alone, according to Mercom India Research.

"SunCable to supply solar and storage to data centers by 2028"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

SunCable to supply solar and storage to data centers by 2028
SunCable has confirmed its large-scale renewable and energy storage project in Australia’s Northern Territory could be operational before 2030, following a “pragmatic” reprioritization of initial plans.

"China targets 180 GW of new energy storage by 2027 in ambitous national plan"
#China #Energy #Renewables

China targets 180 GW of new energy storage by 2027 in ambitous national plan
Announced by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA), the new plan is expected to drive CNY 250 billion ($35.1 billion) in sector investment.

"Wind and solar power fuel over one-third of Brazil's electricity for first time"
#Brazil #Energy #Renewables

Wind and solar power fuel over one-third of Brazil's electricity for first time
Wind and solar power generated more than a third of Brazil's electricity in August, the first month on record the two renewable sources have crossed that threshold, according to government data made public on Thursday and analyzed by energy think tank Ember.

"Nearly half of solar capacity will be co-located with storage by 2060, says DNV"
#Batteries #Energy #SolarPower

Nearly half of solar capacity will be co-located with storage by 2060, says DNV
DNV's Energy Transition Outlook 2025 report also predicts that distributed generation solar should begin outpacing utility-scale installations in some parts of the world by 2060. It adds that the levelized cost of electricity for solar is beginning to plateau and is expected to slow to an annual drop below 1% by the 2050s.

"Ed Miliband says £1.1bn a year to be set aside for new offshore wind projects"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Renewables #Energy

"Offshore windfarm projects may be exempted from new UK nature rules"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

"India on track to add more than 45 GW of solar in fiscal 2026"
#India #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

India on track to add more than 45 GW of solar in fiscal 2026
India installed 18 GW of solar in the first five months of fiscal 2026 and is projected to exceed 45 GW for the year, with rooftop and open-access systems driving growth alongside tax cuts and expanding manufacturing capacity.

"Women hold 32% of full-time jobs in the renewable energy sector, IRENA report finds"
#Women #Energy #Renewables

Women hold 32% of full-time jobs in the renewable energy sector, IRENA report finds
New data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows women account for only 19% of renewable energy senior leadership positions globally and almost half of the women surveyed report some form of gender-based discrimination in the workplace.

"Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time"
#Energy #Renewables #FossilFuels

"Global Renewable Power Capacity Expected to More than Double by 2030"
#Energy #Renewables
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Global Renewable Power Capacity Expected to More than Double by 2030 - Inside Climate News
The expansion comes despite a dramatic decrease in the projection for growth in the United States.

"Scientists develop new floating box array for offshore PV"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Scientists develop new floating box array for offshore PV
Researchers have tested a 9 x 11 floating box array for offshore photovoltaics in a large wave flume, under regular and irregular wave sequences. They have placed wireless gyroscopes on three of the boxes, representing the front, middle, and rear positions.

"Study finds new strategies to extend the life of used solar panels"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Old solar panels can power new future
Australia's rapid uptake of solar panels is creating a looming waste problem with most solar photovoltaic (PV) panels being directed to landfill at the end of their life.

"Nigeria, a Major Oil Producer, Sees Beginnings of a Solar Boom"
#Nigeria #Renewables #Energy

Nigeria, a Major Oil Producer, Sees Beginnings of a Solar Boom

"How Uruguay ditched fossil fuels for renewables"
#Uruguay #FossilFuels #Energy #Renewables

He got an entire country running on clean energy. Can he do it again?
Ramón Méndez Galain helped Uruguay decarbonize its grid in just five years, with 98 percent of its energy coming from renewable sources.

"Experts urge rethink on renewable energy and its hidden environmental impact"
#Renewables #Energy #Environment

Experts urge rethink on renewable energy and its environmental impact
Renewable energy has become a key part of the global energy transition, presenting itself as the clean alternative to fossil fuels. But green or renewable does not mean zero impact. Let's take a look at the fine print.

"Global Solar Installations Up 64 Percent So Far This Year"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Global Solar Installations Up 64 Percent So Far This Year

"Clean energy subsidies should be replaced with ‘market-based incentives’ from 2030, Australia’s Productivity Commission says"
#Australia #Energy #Renewables

"Breakthrough Solar Panel Window Technology Reaches Commercial Viability Milestone"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Breakthrough Solar Panel Window Technology Reaches Commercial Viability Milestone | Happy Eco News
Solar panel windows developed by Danish researchers achieve record 12.3% efficiency while maintaining transparency. The breakthrough technology combines perovskite and organic materials to generate electricity from building windows without blocking visibility. Commercial deployment could transform urban buildings into clean energy generators, supporting carbon neutrality goals while reducing installation costs and space requirements.

"Iraq inaugurates first phase of largest solar plant to date"
#Iraq #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Iraq inaugurates first phase of largest solar plant to date
The first phase of the Karbala solar power plant, totaling 22 MW, is now online. Its capacity is expected to reach 75 MW within the next two moves, ahead of a final 300 MW target.

"China building 1.8 GW offshore PV project in Bohai Sea"
#China #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables…

China building 1.8 GW offshore PV project in Bohai Sea
A state-led 1.8 GW offshore PV plan in Changli, China's Hebei province, is set to become a model for large-scale marine solar development, with completion targeted by mid-2026.

"France adds 4.2 GW of solar in first nine months of 2025"
#France #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

France adds 4.2 GW of solar in first nine months of 2025
Statistics from Enedis show that 4.2 GW of solar connected to France’s grid in the January-September period, including 82 MW paired with storage, marking a slight decline from 2024.

"Germany deploys 920 MW of solar in September"
#Germany #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Germany deploys 920 MW of solar in September
Germany installed 920 MW of solar in September, bringing its cumulative PV capacity to more than 112 GW.

"Germany adds 1.95 GW of new solar in August"
#Germany #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Germany adds 1.95 GW of new solar in August
Germany installed 1.95 GW of solar in August, bringing total additions to 10.8 GW in the first eight months of 2025.

"How Labour is growing UK renewables, and the biggest challenges on the horizon"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

"Bangladesh tenders 72.5 MW of rooftop solar under national program"
#Bangladesh #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Bangladesh tenders 72.5 MW of rooftop solar under national program
Bangladesh’s power regulator has started accepting bids for 17 rooftop solar systems totaling 72.5 MW, marking the first government-backed purchases under the National Rooftop Solar Programme 2025.

"Countries failing to act on UN climate pledge to triple renewables, thinktank finds"
#UN #UnitedNations #Energy #Renewables

"Benin puts solar power at the heart of its energy policy"
#Benin #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables…

Benin puts solar power at the heart of its energy policy
The government of Benin is focusing on building solar power plants as part of a policy to make renewable energy the main source of the country’s energy supply by 2030. When it met in July, the Council of Ministers approved an updated National Renewable Energy Development Policy (PONADER) for 2020-2030. The policy renews the government’s […]

"China races to build the world's largest solar farm to meet emissions targets"
#China #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

China’s emissions may have peaked as solar energy surges
New data shows china's carbon emissions fell in early 2025, raising hopes the country may have peaked ahead of its 2030 target.

"Europe pledges $600 million for clean energy projects in Africa"
#Europe #Africa #Energy #Renewables

Europe Pledges $600 Billion for Clean Energy Projects in Africa
The EU’s Global Gateway plan is challenging China’s Belt and Road Initiative to influence Africa, by providing funding that will expand access to electricity.

"Iran inaugurates 250 MW of new solar plants"
#Iran #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Iran inaugurates 250 MW of new solar plants
Speaking at an inauguration ceremony that also marked the start of a further 450 MW of solar plants, Iran’s President said the government is prepared to remove any obstacles facing the acceleration of new solar projects.

"Bermuda tenders up to 10 MW of floating solar"
#Bermuda #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables
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France allocates 971 MW in ground-mounted PV tender
#France #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

France allocates 971 MW in ground-mounted PV tender
The French government has awarded 165 projects at an average price of €0.07948 ($0.09315)/kWh in its latest ground-mounted PV tender.

"Sri Lanka breaks ground on 100 MW solar project"
#SriLanka #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Sri Lanka breaks ground on 100 MW solar project
Sri Lanka has started building its largest renewable project, a $140 million, 100 MW solar park with 12 MWh of storage. It is expected to annually generate 219 GWh and cut $69.7 million in diesel imports by 2027.

"Ireland expands scheme offering free solar systems to the medically vulnerable"
#Ireland #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Ireland expands scheme offering free solar systems to the medically vulnerable
The Solar PV Scheme for Medically Vulnerable Customers covers all homeowners dependent on electrically powered medical equipment regardless of their energy supplier. It includes a 2 kW solar PV system and around 470 homes have benefited to date.

"Sweden’s largest solar plant goes online"
#Sweden #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Sweden’s largest solar plant goes online
The 100 MW Hultsfred Solar Farm, developed by Alight and Neoen, will supply 95% of the energy produced to retailer H&M Group via a long-term power purchase agreement.

"Netherlands installs 4.32 GW of solar in 2024"
#Netherlands #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Netherlands installs 4.32 GW of solar in 2024
The Netherlands installed 4.32 GW of solar capacity in 2024, bringing its cumulative total to 28.62 GW by year-end, according to official data.

"Wind farms important to achieving net zero, says researcher"
#WindTurbines #Energy #Renewables #NetZero

Wind farms important to achieving net zero, says researcher
Few energy technologies divide public opinion quite like wind turbines. To some, they are elegant icons of the green transition, while others proclaim them to be monstrous eyesores that ruin the landscape. Whether you love them or hate them, one thing is clear: if the UK is to meet its net zero target by 2050, then wind power will have to play a dominant role in getting us there. Policy makers have signaled their commitment, having recently approved one of the largest wind farms in the world to…

"Bhutan awards 120 MW solar contract"
#Bhutan #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Bhutan awards 120 MW solar contract
Bhutan has awarded a contract for the 120 MW Jamjee solar project to a consortium of local firm Rigsar Construction and India’s HILD Energy. The project will be the country’s largest solar installation once completed.

"Türkiye deploys 3.1 GW of solar in H1"
#Turkey #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Türkiye deploys 3.1 GW of solar in H1
Türkiye’s cumulative solar capacity surpassed 23 GW in June, according to figures from energy thinktank Ember, exceeding the country’s target for 2025. However, a lack of connection capacity for future projects is threatening to slow deployment rates in the short to medium term.

"Pakistanis adopting solar power, drawn by low solar panel prices"
#Pakistan #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Pakistan is sold on solar. It’s not about going green.
Conventionally generated electricity in Pakistan has become very expensive, but consumers don’t have to buy it. They are adopting solar panels.

"Italy deploys 2.33 GW of solar in H1"
#Italy #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Italy deploys 2.33 GW of solar in H1
Italy added around 1,092 MW of new PV systems in the second quarter of this year, with the rooftop segment driving demand.

"Philippines approves world’s largest solar project for grid connection"
#Philippines #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Philippines approves world’s largest solar project for grid connection
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of the Philippines has given the MTerra Solar Project permission to develop its own dedicated transmission facilities and connect to the Luzon grid. The first phase, encompassing 2.5 GW of solar and 3.3 MWh of battery storage, is due for completion in 2026.

"India adds 44.2 GW solar module and 7.5 GW cell capacity in H1"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India adds 44.2 GW solar module and 7.5 GW cell capacity in H1
Mercom India says new solar manufacturing capacity is driven by a 186 GW project pipeline, 2030 targets, and demand for Approved List of Models and Manufacturers modules.

"In numbers: The UK’s clean energy mix"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

"Australia rooftop solar hits 26.8 GW as home battery uptake surges"
#Australia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Australia rooftop solar hits 26.8 GW as home battery uptake surges
Australia is on track to exceed its 2030 rooftop solar targets with a combined 1.1 GW of new capacity installed across 115,584 households and businesses in the first half of 2025.

"The Netherlands adds around 550 MW of small-scale solar in H1"
#Netherlands #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

The Netherlands adds around 550 MW of small-scale solar in H1
Provisional estimates from research agency Dutch New Energy Research indicate around 550 MW of solar systems less than 1 MW in size were installed in the Netherlands across the first half of this year.

"Ireland to meet 2030 target of 8 GW solar, claims Wood MacKenzie"
#Ireland #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Ireland to meet 2030 target of 8 GW solar, claims Wood MacKenzie
Wood MacKenzie predicts that Ireland will meet its 8 GW 2030 solar target but wind, heat pumps, and electric vehicles (EVs) are all lagging behind theirs. Ireland's current installed solar capacity is just under 2 GW, but this could be increased thanks to favorable policy, grid investments, and energy storage.

"Ecotricity to provide iconic UK venues with hourly-matched renewable energy|
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

"Australia rooftop solar installs fall to 206 MW in August"
#Australia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Australia rooftop solar installs fall to 206 MW in August
Australia’s rooftop solar market continues to ease with the latest data from market intelligence outfit SunWiz revealing that national installation volumes dropped off by 12% in August compared to the previous month.

"One quiet change is about to let you export much more solar"
#Australia #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

One quiet change is about to let you export much more solar
It doesn’t sound big. But this humble new set of rules will make it possible for many Australian households to export a lot more solar – and help the power grid .