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"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

Beautiful day for peace energy production #windpower #solarpower

Balcony solar power has been a growth industry across Europe for a few years and consumers can pick up kits at retail stores, take them home and plug them in, and get immediate benefits. The U.S is slowly changing legislation to make these easily installed with no issues from the power companies, and Utah is the 1st to allow them.
Are there any provinces or territories that are considering legalizing these kits?
#SolarPower
https://youtu.be/0yIfh_i1Z08

"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.

"Zimbabwe plans 600 MW floating PV project"
#Zimbabwe #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Zimbabwe plans 600 MW floating PV project
Government officials in Zimbabwe have said work on a 600 MW floating solar project on Lake Kariba, the world's largest artificial lake by volume, will be begin next year, starting with an initial 150 MW phase.

"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.

"UK secures 4.9 GW of solar capacity in CfD auction"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

UK secures 4.9 GW of solar capacity in CfD auction
The seventh allocation round (AR7) awarded contracts to 157 solar plants due online by 2029.

"UK rooftop solar installations hit record high"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

"Germany adds 6.57 GWh of battery storage in 2025, total hits 24 GWh"
#Germany #Batteries #SolarPower #Renewables

Germany adds 6.57 GWh of battery storage in 2025, total hits 24 GWh
Germany added an estimated 6.57 GWh of stationary battery storage capacity in 2025, an increase of about 8% year on year, lifting total installed capacity to roughly 24 GWh. Growth was driven by industrial and large-scale systems, even as home storage installations declined alongside weaker rooftop solar demand.

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

China to See Solar Capacity Outstrip Coal Capacity This Year

"Australia rooftop solar installs rise as households shift to larger systems"
#Australia #SolarPower #Energy

Australia rooftop solar installs rise as households shift to larger systems
Australia’s rooftop solar market climbed by 22% in the past month with the latest data revealing that 334 MW of small-scale PV capacity was installed on household and business roofs across the country in December 2025.

"Wind and solar are booming in China. So why is it building so many new coal plants?"
#China #WindTurbines #SolarPower

'Staggering' rise in coal plants in China despite clean energy gains
More than 50 large coal units were commissioned in 2025, up from fewer than 20 a year over the previous decade.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"Solar-Powered Fishing Nets Cut Sea Turtle Bycatch by 63%"
#Fishing #SolarPower #Turtles

Solar-Powered Fishing Nets Cut Sea Turtle Bycatch by 63% | Happy Eco News
Solar-powered fishing nets reduce sea turtle bycatch by 63% in Mexico experiments. The LED buoys operate for five days without sunlight and maintain target fish catches.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"Trump may not like solar, but lots of his voters do"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

Trump may not like solar, but lots of his voters do
A new poll reveals broad support for big solar farms among right-leaning voters — especially if panels meet certain manufacturing criteria.

"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.

"Over 85% silver extraction efficiency achieved in solar panel recycling test"
#SolarPower #Energy #Recycling #Renwables

Over 85% silver extraction efficiency achieved in solar panel recycling test
Australian recycling developer Iondrive says that its IONSolv platform achieved more than 85% silver extraction in initial bench-scale testing.

"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.

"French railway operator tests solar on train tracks"
#France #SolarPower #Energy #Trains

French railway operator tests solar on train tracks
Swiss startup Sun-Ways is testing removable solar panels installed on an operational railway line through a pilot project with French railway operator SNCF in Switzerland.

"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. 

"First Solar Power Plant in Kyrgyzstan Will Save 120,000 Tons of Carbon Emissions Every Year"
#Kyrgyzstan #SolarPower #Energy

First Solar Power Plant in Kyrgyzstan Will Save 120,000 Tons of Carbon Emissions Every Year
The 100MW installation will generate 210 million kWh of clean electricity annually, and represented one of the largest foreign investments.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"US state repurposes wastewater land for 250 MW solar plant"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

US state repurposes wastewater land for 250 MW solar plant
Consumers Energy has switched on a 250 MW solar project in western Michigan built on an active municipal wastewater treatment site, using a dedicated 138 kV grid connection.

"Ohio’s largest utility pushes to slash rooftop solar compensation"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

Ohio’s largest utility pushes to slash rooftop solar compensation
The state’s Public Utilities Commission will decide this year whether to keep its solar net-metering rules in place or to dilute them, per AEP Ohio’s…

"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.

"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

"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.

"Denmark’s second largest PV plant goes online"
#Denmark #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables
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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.

"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.

"France, Germany, Italy break solar records in December"
#France #Germany #Italy #SolarPower

France, Germany, Italy break solar records in December
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting's latest analysis finds Germany broke its record for solar production on a day in December on Christmas Day, reaching 87 GWh, while Italy and France achieved the same feat three days later, registering 66 GWh and 54 GWh respectively.

"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.

"Study finds much lower-than-expected degradation in 1980s and 1990s solar modules"
#Solar #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

"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.

"UK solar on track for record CfD deployment in 2026"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

UK solar on track for record CfD deployment in 2026
Total number of UK PV plants backed by contracts for difference (CfD) could more than double in 2026, if developers hit deadlines. Latest investment report from scheme contract company reveals solar holds the greatest number of contracts of any generating technology.

"Australian rooftop solar reaches record 4,407 MW output in Q4 2025"
#Australia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Australian rooftop solar reaches record 4,407 MW output in Q4 2025
Rooftop solar generation reached 4,407 MW in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) in the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to peak renewable supply of 78.6% and reducing daytime operational demand.

"UK added 2.6 GW of solar in 2025, record year for rooftop"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

UK added 2.6 GW of solar in 2025, record year for rooftop
Deployment hits ten year high in the United Kingdom with connection of largest plant to date and a ramping up of small-scale installations. Government targets accelerated deployment with new support for rooftop installations and ongoing CfD auction.

"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.

"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.

"China commissions world’s largest 1 GW open-sea offshore solar project"
#China #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

China commissions world’s largest 1 GW open-sea offshore solar project
China has brought a 1 GW offshore solar power plant online off the coast of Dongying, Shandong province, combining PV with energy storage and aquaculture in what is now the world’s largest open-sea solar project in commercial operation.

"Solar to occupy no more than 0.6% of UK farmland by 2030"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy…

Solar to occupy no more than 0.6% of UK farmland by 2030
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) said in response to a recent Freedom of Information (FoI) request that even if all future solar projects under its solar roadmap were ground-mounted, they would occupy no more than 0.4% of the United Kingdom’s total land area.

"Poland projected to reach 59.1 GW of solar by 2035"
#Poland #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Poland projected to reach 59.1 GW of solar by 2035
London-based consultancy GlobalData says Poland could add between 3 GW and 4 GW of solar annually through to the middle of the next decade.

"Austria deploys 1 GW of PV in January-September period"
#Austria #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

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.

"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.

"Chinese PV Industry Brief: January-October solar additions reach 252.87 GW"
#China #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

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.

"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.

"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.

"India forecast to add 41.5 GW of new solar capacity in fiscal 2026"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"Australia to fund national solar panel recycling pilot"
#Australia #SolarPower #Recycling #Energy

Australia to fund national solar panel recycling pilot
Australia’s federal government will invest AUD 24.7 million ($16.9 million) over three years in a national pilot to recycle end-of-life solar panels, aiming to reduce landfill disposal and recover valuable materials from the country’s growing rooftop solar fleet.

"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.

"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.

"Solar generates record 13% of EU electricity in 2025"
#EU #Europe #EuropeanUnion #SolarPower

Solar generates record 13% of EU electricity in 2025
EU solar generation increased by over 20% for the fourth year running in 2025, with its share in the energy mix surpassing coal and hydro. For the first time in history, solar and wind generated more energy in the EU than fossil fuels.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"Solar met 61% of US electricity demand growth in 2025"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

Solar met 61% of US electricity demand growth in 2025
A record-breaking year for solar generation and a leap in battery capacity have shifted the US energy landscape, turning solar into a primary workhorse for meeting the nation’s surging power needs.

"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.

"Chart: In the EU, wind and solar surpass fossil fuels for first time"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #WindTurbines #SolarPower

Chart: In the EU, wind and solar surpass fossil fuels for first time
The watershed moment comes as the region looks to prioritize clean, domestic energy sources over dirty coal or imported natural gas.

"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.

"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.

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

"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.

"US court approves Amazon acquisition of 1.2 GW Oregon solar project"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

US court approves Amazon acquisition of 1.2 GW Oregon solar project
A US bankruptcy court approved Amazon’s purchase of the 1.2 GW Sunstone solar and battery storage project in Oregon from bankrupt developer Pine Gate Renewables.

"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.

"Solar energy protects German vineyards from climate change"
#Germany #Climate #ClimateChange #SolarPower

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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"Italy added 4.8 GW of solar from January to October, says grid operator"
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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.

"India deploys 37.9 GW of solar in 2025"
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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.

"Ireland reaches 1 GW of installed rooftop PV capacity"
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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.

"Metlen flicks switch on 120 MW of solar in Australia"
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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.

"Thailand develops solar plan for community power supply"
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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.

"Switzerland forecasts 1.5 GW annual solar growth through 2027"
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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.