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"How Spain’s community solar revolution is helping families power up and costs go down"
#Spain #SolarPower #Energy

How Spain’s community solar revolution is helping families power up and costs go down | The Optimist Daily
Spain’s community energy movement is transforming rooftops into renewable hubs, lowering bills, and helping families escape fuel poverty.

London Home Solar Power PV Pilot Project: Continued (2007) - Learn how I started to go off-grid @Home, and warming up to getting real (spendy). #solar #microgen -

London Home Solar Power PV Pilot Project: Continued (2007)
Learn how I started to go off-grid @Home, and warming up to getting real (spendy). #solar #microgen

🌞 Solar farms could double bumblebee populations through wildflower management
#solar

Solar farms could double bumblebee populations through wildflower management
Solar farms could become important refuges for bumblebees in Britain, a new study reveals—though their benefits only go so far.

Auf einem ehemaligen #Militärflughafen in Schleswig-Holstein hat #Enerparc einen #Solarpark mit 97 Megawatt Leistung errichtet.
Die Anlage ist mit einem

Ehemalige Militärbrache wird Solarkraftwerk
Entdecken Sie, wie ein ehemaliger Militärflughafen zum effizienten Solarkraftwerk wird und innovativ Energie speichert. Erfahren Sie von Vorteilen für

"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…

London Home Solar Power PV Pilot Project (2007) - Learn how I switched my office lighting to 100% "off-grid" solar PV, batteries definitely included! #solar #microgen -

London Home Solar Power PV Pilot Project (2007)
Learn how I switched my office lighting to 100% off-grid solar PV, batteries definitely included! #solar #microgen

On Solar DHW, Sunamp, PV Divert - Solar hot water. #solar #DHW #PV -

On Solar DHW, Sunamp, PV Divert
Solar hot water. #solar #DHW #PV

"Philippines commissions 6.5 MW solar project for social housing"
#Philippines #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Philippines commissions 6.5 MW solar project for social housing
The 6.55 MW project, hailed as the world’s first grid-connected, solar rooftop project within a social housing community, equipped almost 2,000 houses with solar panels.

"Sembcorp completes acquisition of 300 MW solar project in India"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Sembcorp completes acquisition of 300 MW solar project in India
Sembcorp Industries has closed a full buyout of a grid-connected solar facility in western India, adding a long-term contracted 300 MW asset to its renewable energy operations in the country.

I've got solar panels 5kWh battery installed!
The battery makes the largest impact. I can charge during low-CO2 off-peak time and avoid the grid during the peak hours.
The #solar output I get is underwhelming (bad roof orientation), but the battery is going to pay for the system. I could have gotten just the battery!

"India posts record 4.9 GW of rooftop solar additions in first nine months of 2025"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India posts record 4.9 GW of rooftop solar additions in first nine months of 2025
India installed 4.9 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first nine months of 2025, including 2.1 GW in the third quarter, with cumulative capacity reaching 18.6 GW, according to Mercom India.

London Home Solar Power PV Pilot Project (2007) - Learn how I switched my office lighting to 100% "off-grid" solar PV, batteries definitely included! #solar #microgen -

London Home Solar Power PV Pilot Project (2007)
Learn how I switched my office lighting to 100% off-grid solar PV, batteries definitely included! #solar #microgen

In #Oberrot im Kreis #SchwäbischHall entsteht ein neuer #Solarpark mit 6,8 MW Leistung.
Über 11600 Module liefern ab Ende 2025 klimafreundlichen Strom für rund 2500 Haushalte. RES un…

"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.

“Simple shade from panel rows can create a gentler microclimate at ground level, cutting wind stress and helping fragile seedlings establish."
#solarpower
https://glassalmanac.com/china-confirms-solar-panel-projects-are-irreversibly-changing-desert-ecosystems/

Analyses of the Ancient Chinese Report on the Total #SolarEclipse in 709 BCE - Implications for the Contemporaneous Earth’s Rotation Speed and Solar Cycles: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/2041-8213/ae0461 -> Humanity’s earliest datable record for a total solar eclipse allows scientists to derive accurate measurements of Earth’s ancient rotation speed and provides independent validation of solar cycle reconstruction in the 8th century BCE: https://en.nagoya-u.ac.jp/news/articles/historical-geography-helps-researchers-solve-2700-year-old-eclipse-mystery/

"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.

London Home Solar Power PV Pilot Project: Continued (2007) - Learn how I started to go off-grid @Home, and warming up to getting real (spendy). #solar #microgen -

London Home Solar Power PV Pilot Project: Continued (2007)
Learn how I started to go off-grid @Home, and warming up to getting real (spendy). #solar #microgen

"UK adds 1.9 GW of solar in 12 months"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

UK adds 1.9 GW of solar in 12 months
Latest government figures record 20.7 GW deployed PV capacity at the end of October 2025, up 10.4% in a 12-month period. Surge in contracts for difference (CfD) supported connections recorded in 2025 with more large ground-mount projects in the pipeline.

An #India-#Japan alliance could prove monumental for the #solar industry. The International Solar Festival at the #OsakaExpo…

IBC Solar hat in #Veringenstadt seinen ersten #AgriPV-#Solarpark mit einachsigen #Solartrackern

IBC Solar: Erster Agri-PV-Park mit Solartrackern fertig
Das Photovoltaik-Unternehmen IBC Solar hat in Veringenstadt einen Agri-PV-Solarpark mit einer Nennleistung von 8,5 Megawatt fertiggestellt.

"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.

On Solar PV for Diffuse/Cloudy Daylight (2007) - Understand the optimum set-up for cloudy/overcast/diffuse light, and use of mirrors with PV. #solar #PV -

On Solar PV for Diffuse/Cloudy Daylight (2007)
Understand the optimum set-up for cloudy/overcast/diffuse light, and use of mirrors with PV. #solar #PV

"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.

The back side of the 50 Shillings note in #kenya features renewable energies and I love it!
#solar #wind #geothermal

Does the solar magnetic field migrate towards the poles faster than expected? Results using data from #ESA ’s #SolarOrbiter spacecraft are published today in #ApJL:

London Home Solar Power PV Pilot Project (2007) - Learn how I switched my office lighting to 100% "off-grid" solar PV, batteries definitely included! #solar #microgen -

London Home Solar Power PV Pilot Project (2007)
Learn how I switched my office lighting to 100% off-grid solar PV, batteries definitely included! #solar #microgen

Pinching of ICME Flux Rope - Unprecedented Multipoint Observations of Internal Magnetic Reconnection during Gannon’s Superstorm: #SolarStorm Study: https://www.isro.gov.in/Aditya_L1_Landmark_solar_storm_study.html

"Korean bank backs Guam’s largest solar project"
#Korea #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Korean bank backs Guam’s largest solar project
The Export-Import Bank of Korea is investing in a 132 MW solar plus 325 MWh battery energy storage project in Guam, under development by a consortium of Korean developers.

On G83-Lite: Solar Nanogeneration For Everyone (2009) - Learn how plug-in solar curtain linings could trim your home power bill and footprint... #solar #balconySolar #nanogeneration -

On G83-Lite: Solar Nanogeneration For Everyone (2009)
Learn how plug-in solar curtain linings could trim your home power bill and footprint... #solar #balconySolar #nanogeneration

"World’s first solar park featuring hydrogen-producing PV modules takes shape in Belgium"
#Belgium #SolarPower #Energy

World’s first solar park featuring hydrogen-producing PV modules takes shape in Belgium
A 2 MW solar park in Wallonia, Belgium, will rely 50 kW of hydrogen-producing solar modules developed by Solhyd, a spin-off from KU Lueven. The installation will be the first demonstration of Solhyd’s technology at a commercially-relevant scale.

#China baut seine #Solarenergie und #Windkraft massiv aus und setzt neue Ausbaurekorde.
Gleichzeitig bleibt der Anteil fossiler Energien hoch, vor allem durch Emissionen der

China ist trotz starkem Ausbau der Solar- und Windkraft noch der größte CO2-Emittent der Welt
China baut viele Elektroautos und Solarkraftanlagen und setzt auf den Bahnverkehr. Doch die chemische Industrie sorgt weiterhin für hohe CO2-Emissionen.

"New uses for everyday spaces: South Korea turns parking lots into solar power hubs"
#SouthKorea #SolarPower #Energy

New uses for everyday spaces: South Korea turns parking lots into solar power hubs | The Optimist Daily
South Korea will require large parking lots to install solar canopies, expanding renewable energy while offering everyday benefits to drivers.

The #sunspot show goes on: now activity region (1)4274 - which caused a major geostorm last month - has returned onto the disk with the new number (1)4299. And immediately fired off an X1.9 #SolarFlare today: see #SDO HMI image - https://jsoc1.stanford.edu/data/hmi/images/latest/HMI_latest_Int_4096x4096.gif - of 18:11 UTC, i.e. exactly an hour ago.

"611 MW Arinos Solar Park accelerates the energy transition in Brazil"
#Brazil #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

611 MW Arinos Solar Park accelerates the energy transition in Brazil
Commissioned on 30 January 2025, Enel Group’s Arinos Solar Park in Minas Gerais combines clean energy generation, advanced technologies, skilled jobs, and measurable benefits for local communities.

"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.

"IEA warns global solar growth may plateau at 540 GW annually to 2035"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

IEA warns global solar growth may plateau at 540 GW annually to 2035
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said global solar capacity additions are projected to average 540 GW a year through 2035, as outlined in its World Energy Outlook 2025 report.

Trotz stark gesunkener Kosten für #Solarenergie plant die Türkei, bis 2030 rund 8,7 Milliarden US-Dollar in inländischen #Kohlekraftwerke zu verschwenden.
Diese Förderung liegt deutlich über den tatsächlichen

$8.7 billion coal subsidy contradicts Türkiye's renewable goals | Ember
Redirecting the $8.7 billion allocated for coal over four years to modernising the grid could enable new capacity for wind and solar investments in Türkiye.

"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.

"Well-managed solar farms could help boost declining bumblebee populations in the UK, new study finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower

Could the UK’s solar farms provide a refuge for bumblebees?
Solar farms could provide a habitat for bumblebees, study shows.

"How to build giant solar plants in mountainous areas"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

How to build giant solar plants in mountainous areas
Chinese researchers have proposed a new methodology for designing utility-scale solar power projects in mountainous regions. They simulated a 386.4 MW solar farm near Pu’er, a city in southern China located 1,037 meters above sea level.

#Artikelupdate
Ich habe einen sehr alten Artikel überarbeitet. #Solarpaket I ist z.B. neu.
Von der #Direktvermarktung habe ich wenig vernommen. Gibt es dafür inzwischen bew…

Was kommt nach der EEG-Förderung? Mit Eigenverbrauch läuft deine Solaranlage weiter profitabel
Was tun mit Ü20-Solaranlagen? Optionen nach Ende der EEG-Förderung: Eigenverbrauch, Speicher, E-Auto laden – so lohnt sich Solar weiterhin!

"Hungary to host 450 MW solar plant using back-contact modules"
#Hungary #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Hungary to host 450 MW solar plant using back-contact modules
Solarpro says it is building a 450 MW solar power plant in northern Hungary using Longi modules.

"French startup unveils solar canopy for motorhomes"
#France #SolarPower #Energy

French startup unveils solar canopy for motorhomes
France’s Genelios has developed an 8 kW modular solar canopy for motorhomes, offering manufactured-in-France construction, multiple installation options, and services that include design, monitoring, and maintenance for users across France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Luxembourg.

"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.

Systematic Nonthermal Velocity Increase Preceding Soft X-Ray Flare Onset - A Large-scale Hinode/EIS Study: #SolarFlares Hint That They’re About to Happen: https://aasnova.org/2025/12/01/how-solar-flares-hint-that-theyre-about-to-happen/

Ein internationales #Forschungsteam hat die Langzeitstabilität von #Perowskit-#Solarzellen deutlich verbessert.
Durch eine neuartige Fluorverbindung als Zwischenschicht bleibt ein

Long-term stability for perovskite solar cells: a big step forward
A Teflon-like layer between the perovskite and the top contact ensures exceptional stability: even after 1,200 hours under a standard sun, the high efficiency does not decrease.

"Coal India starts accepting bids for 20 MW floating solar plant"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Coal India starts accepting bids for 20 MW floating solar plant
Coal India Ltd. (CIL) has opened tendering for a grid-connected 20 MW floating solar photovoltaic project at Chilwa Taal, Gorakhpur, including five years of operation and maintenance.

"World’s Largest Solar Panel Mural Powers Canadian Building While Cutting 150 Tons of Carbon Annually"
#Canada #SolarPower #Energy

World’s Largest Solar Panel Mural Powers Canadian Building While Cutting 150 Tons of Carbon Annually | Happy Eco News
Edmonton’s SunRise Building features the world’s largest solar panel mural, covering 34,500 square feet with colorful building-integrated photovoltaics. The installation generates 267 kilowatts of clean power, cuts 150 tons of CO₂ annually, and saves residents money while combining Indigenous art, sustainable technology, and cultural pride in one striking landmark project.

"New Zealand approves 200 MWh solar-plus-storage project"
#NewZealand #SolarPower #Energy #Remewables

New Zealand approves 200 MWh solar-plus-storage project
A 179 MW solar-plus-storage project near Auckland has secured approval from an independent panel, allowing a commercial decision if the project remains viable under the imposed build and operating conditions.

"India passes 132.8 GW of installed solar capacity"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables
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India passes 132.8 GW of installed solar capacity
India’s installed solar capacity reached 132.85 GW at the end of November 2025, led by utility-scale projects in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra, according to the central government.

"Australia installs 5.2 GW of solar in 2024"
#Australia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Australia installs 5.2 GW of solar in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says that Australia installed 5.2 GW of solar capacity in 2024, bringing the national total to 40 GW across distributed and utility-scale systems.

"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.

#Wind, #Solar und andere #ErneuerbareEnergien haben 2025 weltweit #Kohle als führende

Seven quiet wins for climate and nature in 2025
Here are the year's breakthroughs for the climate and nature you might have missed.

"South Africa adds 890 MW of solar to seventh renewables bid window "
#SouthAfrica #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

South Africa adds 890 MW of solar to seventh renewables bid window 
The South African government has turned unallocated wind project capacity from the country's seventh renewables procurement exercise into approved solar projects for the second time. The move takes the total amount of solar approved under the bid window to over 3.9 GW.

"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.

"Atlas Renewable Energy energizes 201 MW solar park in Colombia"
#Colombia #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

Atlas Renewable Energy energizes 201 MW solar park in Colombia
Atlas Renewable Energy says its 201 MW solar project in Ibagué represents the company’s first utility-scale installation in Colombia and is supported by financing from multilateral and local lenders.

#Microsoft kauft 100 Megawatt #Solarstrom von Shizen Energy in #Japan, um den steigenden #Energiebedarf

Microsoft buys another 100 MW of solar, this time in Japan | TechCrunch
The new deal covers output from four different solar projects. Microsoft has said it will spend $2.9 billion to expand its infrastructure in Japan.

"Bhutan tenders 120 MW solar project"
#Bhutan #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Bhutan tenders 120 MW solar project
Bhutan's authorities are seeking a developer to design, supply, install, test and commission a 120 MW solar farm. The deadline for applications is Jan. 26, 2026.

"Tunisia switches on largest solar project to date"
#Tunisia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Tunisia switches on largest solar project to date 
UAE-based Amea Power has completed a 120 MW solar project in Tunisia, the country's first above 100 MW.

"Mexico targets up to 9.5 GW of solar and wind by 2030"
#Mexico #WindTurbines #SolarPower #Energy

Mexico targets up to 9.5 GW of solar and wind by 2030
Mexico’s Secretaría de Energía (Sener) plans to add 6.4 GW to 9.5 GW of renewable capacity while keeping state-owned CFE’s share above 54%, integrating storage and efficiency measures to stabilize the grid.

"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.

#Ørsted hat nahe dem bestehenden #Windpark #Granswang einen neuen #Solarpark in

Ørsted kombiniert Solar mit Wind: Ørsted nimmt neuen Solarpark Hatzenhof nahe Windpark Granswang in Betrieb

"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 […]

"EU installs 65.1 GW of solar in 2025"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #SolarPower #Energy

EU installs 65.1 GW of solar in 2025
The European Union’s solar fleet has reached 406 GW, surpassing the EU Solar Strategy’s 400 GW goal for 2025, but SolarPower Europe says the sector’s first contraction in a decade is putting the bloc’s 750 GW target for 2030 at risk.

"Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

Die #EnBW hat in #Gundelsheim einen Energiepark eröffnet, der #Solar, #Wind und

Regenerative: Energiepark mit E-Auto-Batterien im Ländle
Solar, Wind und Speicher: EnBW errichtet im Landkreis Heilbronn einen Energiepark, der verschiedene Technologien kombiniert. Die Batterietechnik kommt teils von Audi.

"Italy added 4.8 GW of solar from January to October, says grid operator"
#Italy #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Italy added 4.8 GW of solar from January to October, says grid operator
Italy’s grid operator, Terna, says 2025 solar installations through October point to a slower annual expansion rate than in 2024.

"Netherlands forecast to reach 79.9 GW of solar by 2035"
#Netherlands #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Netherlands forecast to reach 79.9 GW of solar by 2035
Latest analysis by UK consultancy GlobalData expects annual solar additions in the Netherlands to reach between 4.5 GW and 5.5 GW through to 2035.

"Metlen flicks switch on 120 MW of solar in Australia"
#Australia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Metlen flicks switch on 120 MW of solar in Australia
Another large-scale PV facility is now operating at full capacity in the Australian state of Queensland, as Greek energy company Metlen Energy and Metals has officially activated the 120 MW Munna Creek Solar Farm.

"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.

"Ireland surpasses 2 GW of installed solar capacity"
#Ireland #SolarPower #Energy #Recycling

Ireland surpasses 2 GW of installed solar capacity
Ireland's national solar capacity has risen to 2.1 GW as buildout has accelerated since the first utility-scale project came online in April 2022.

"Switzerland forecasts 1.5 GW annual solar growth through 2027"
#Switzerland #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Switzerland forecasts 1.5 GW annual solar growth through 2027
Swissolar's "Solar Monitor 2025" report projects annual PV additions of about 1.5 GW through 2027 and urges policymakers to sustain steady growth amid policy uncertainty and lower tariffs.

"Thailand develops solar plan for community power supply"
#Thailand #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Thailand develops solar plan for community power supply
Thailand’s Ministry of Energy says it is advancing a community solar plan to add up to 1.5 GW of capacity through small ground-mounted projects selling power to local consumers at THB 2.25 ($0.07)/kWh under long-term contracts.

Die #Niederlande setzen stark auf #Solarenergie und #Windkraft, doch das überlastet das #Stromnetz

Netherlands' renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid
Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.

"Italy clears 710 MW of solar in Puglia, challenges regional PV rules"
#Italy #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Italy clears 710 MW of solar in Puglia, challenges regional PV rules
The italian government says it is fast-tracking utility-scale solar, approving about 710 MW of mainly agrivoltaic projects in Puglia while moving to curb regional limits on where PV plants can be built, sharpening tensions over land use and energy policy.

#Ørsted hat nahe dem bestehenden #Windpark #Granswang den neuen #Solarpark

Ørsted kombiniert Solar mit Wind: Ørsted nimmt neuen Solarpark Hatzenhof nahe Windpark Granswang in Betrieb

"Indonesia expected to reach 23.2 GW of solar by 2035"
#Indonesia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Indonesia expected to reach 23.2 GW of solar by 2035
UK consultancy GlobaData projects Indonesia will surpass 1 GW of cumulative solar capacity this year, before growth accelerates towards 9.1 GW by the end of the decade and 23.2 GW by 2035.

"India installs 45,911 solar water pumps in Maharashtra"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India installs 45,911 solar water pumps in Maharashtra
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) reports the installation of 45,911 solar water pumps in one month under the Magel Tyala Solar Pump initiative in Maharashtra, India, verified through a multi-stage audit process.

In #Scheuen bei #Celle erhält ein 20 Hektar großer #Solarpark an der #Schnuckendrift 😁 grünes Lic…

Solar-Power aus Scheuen: Planung für Celles erste Großflächen-Photovoltaikanlage geht auf die Zielgerade
Für die Planungen für den 20 Hektar großen Solarpark an der Schnuckendrift in Scheuen gibt es jetzt endgültig grünes Licht. Nachdem der städtische Bauausschuss dem 16-Millionen-Euro-Projekt zugestimmt hat, dürfte dies auch in der Ratssitzung am Dienstag, 16. September, der Fall sein.

"US solar set to surpass wind in 2025, overtake coal by 2028"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

US solar set to surpass wind in 2025, overtake coal by 2028
US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) figures show solar developers adding 16 GW through July 2025, nearly three-quarters of new capacity, with solar and wind each near 12% of the mix versus coal’s 15%. It says forecasts see solar overtaking wind next year and coal within three years.

"Ireland reaches 1 GW of installed rooftop PV capacity"
#Ireland #SolarPower #Renewables #Energy

Ireland reaches 1 GW of installed rooftop PV capacity
Ireland surpassed 2.1 GW of installed solar capacity in November 2025, and the country's solar association, Solar Ireland, has revealed that 1 GW of this is from rooftop installations.

"Frankfurt airport now hosting 17.4 MW vertical PV plant"
#Germany #Frankfurt #SolarPower #Energy

Frankfurt airport now hosting 17.4 MW vertical PV plant
Next2Sun constructed the photovoltaic system with 37,000 vertically mounted solar modules. It stretches over a length of 2.8 km along the airport's Runway West.

"US adds 21.2 GW of solar through September 2025"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

US adds 21.2 GW of solar through September 2025
The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reports that the United States added 21.2 GW of solar capacity in the first nine months of 2025, accounting for most of the 28.2 GW of total power capacity added to the grid.

"Trump officials cancel major solar project in latest hit to renewable energy"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

"Morocco distributed solar potential pegged at 28.6 GW"
#Morocco #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Morocco distributed solar potential pegged at 28.6 GW
Morocco could install up to 28.6 GW of distributed solar, producing 66.8 TWh of electricity and creating a $31 billion market, according to new research that calls for rapid regulatory action to unlock this potential.

"Solar tops EU power mix in June with record 22% share"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #SolarPower #Energy

Solar tops EU power mix in June with record 22% share
Solar accounted for 22% of electricity in the European Union in June, surpassing nuclear as the largest source, while renewables supplied 54% of net power in the second quarter, driven by rising PV output.

"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.

"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 .

"2025 officially a record year for UK solar power generation"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #SolarPower

"Bangladesh tenders 72 MW of rooftop solar"
#Bangladesh #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Bangladesh tenders 72 MW of rooftop solar
Northern Electricity Supply Co. has invited bids for rooftop systems totaling 72.36 MW to be installed on nearly 1,900 public buildings under the National Rooftop Solar Programme 2025.

"In Malawi, a rural community shines bright with 100% solar power milestone"
#Malawi #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

In Malawi, a rural community shines bright with 100% solar power milestone
LILONGWE — Four years ago, a U.K.-based charity, SolarAid, set out to provide solar-powered electricity to every home in Kasakula, a village around 90 kilometers, or 56 miles, from Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe. The project was aimed at demonstrating the potential for distributing and maintaining renewable energy in rural Africa. Today, SolarAid says it has installed […]

"India forecast to add 41.5 GW of new solar capacity in fiscal 2026"
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India forecast to add 41.5 GW of new solar capacity in fiscal 2026
JMK Research expects India to install 41.5 GW of solar capacity in fiscal 2026, including 32 GW from utility-scale projects, 8 GW from rooftop systems and 1.5 GW from off-grid installations.

"Ghana, Switzerland partner on $200 million rooftop solar rollout"
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Ghana, Switzerland partner on $200 million rooftop solar rollout
Ghana’s new clean energy program, backed by Switzerland’s Klik Foundation, will install 4,000 rooftop systems totaling 137 MW to expand renewable capacity and cut emissions.

"Solar energy protects German vineyards from climate change"
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Solar energy protects German vineyards from climate change
As viticulture suffers from the effects of climate change, German researchers are experimenting with technology that fosters growth while also harvesting electricity.

"Chinese PV Industry Brief: January-October solar additions reach 252.87 GW"
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: January-October solar additions reach 252.87 GW
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) says developers installed 252.87 GW of new PV capacity from January to October 2024, including 12.6 GW in October alone.

"Denmark’s second largest PV plant goes online"
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Denmark’s second largest PV plant goes online
Swedish independent power producer Alight has completed a 215 MW solar project in Lolland, southern Denmark. The construction of Lidsø solar park started in the summer of 2024.

"UK rooftop solar installations hit record high"
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"Austria deploys 1 GW of PV in January-September period"
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Austria deploys 1 GW of PV in January-September period
Austria added 1,036 MW of new solar capacity between January and September 2025, down from 1,419 MW over the same period in 2024, as political uncertainty, delayed legislation, and weakening residential demand strain the solar sector.