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"COP31 Presidency proposes ‘35% by 2035’ electrification goal"
#COP31 #Energy #Renewables

COP31 Presidency proposes ‘35% by 2035’ electrification goal
As well as meeting over a third of final energy demand with electricity, the Presidency also announced targets around waste and energy efficiency in Bonn today (9 June).

"In North Carolina, rooftop solar is alive and well despite headwinds"
#NorthCarolina #Energy #Renewables

In North Carolina, rooftop solar is alive and well despite headwinds
While the industry has suffered the loss of federal tax credits and other economic hits, leasing and batteries make the panels pencil out for many…

"Report: Renewables boom saved the world $480bn last year"
#Energy #Renewables
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Report: Renewables boom saved the world $480bn last year
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has confirmed that switching to cheaper, cleaner energy sources helped to cut global fossil fuel reliance by almost half a trillion dollars in 2025.

Eco Puzzler: 0-GHG Energy - For those on their way to mastering engineering... How to create a 100% Greenhouse Gas Free Energy System for the UK? #ecoEngineering #renewables -

Eco Puzzler: 0-GHG Energy
For those on their way to mastering engineering... How to create a 100% Greenhouse Gas Free Energy System for the UK? #ecoEngineering #renewables

"Homes need more renewable energy tech – here’s how to make sure retrofits avoid creating e‑waste"
#Energy #Renewables #Technology

Homes need more renewable energy tech – here’s how to make sure retrofits avoid creating e-waste
Retrofit solutions need to prioritise the use of renewable, sustainable materials that minimise the consequences of resource consumption and pollution.

"Uruguay plans 500 MW of new renewables by 2030"
#Uruguay #Energy #Renewables

Uruguay plans 500 MW of new renewables by 2030 - pv magazine Global
Uruguay is planning to deploy an additional 500 MW of new renewables before the end of the current administration in February 2030. The plan includes four new solar projects, two of which have already been identified.

"‘Paradox of progress’: What it will take to turn renewables boom into a real drop in emissions"
#Renewables #Energy

The world is on track to overshoot 1.5°C – but there’s a pathway out
A major new UN report details the risks of overshooting 1.5°C of warming – and how we can limit them.

RE: #renewables

Das Solar-Paradox: Sonne spart Milliarden, doch der Strompreis bleibt hoch
#renewables #merritOrder

Das Solar-Paradox: Sonne spart Milliarden, doch der Strompreis bleibt hoch
Europas Solarflotte spart täglich über 100 Millionen Euro an teurem Gas. Warum der Boom die Stromrechnung der Verbraucher trotzdem nicht senkt.

"Bangladesh hits 1 GW rooftop solar capacity"
#Bangladesh #Energy #Renewables

Bangladesh hits 1 GW rooftop solar capacity - pv magazine Global
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis finds Bangladesh's rooftop solar capacity exceeds official figures, as it makes recommendations for more supportive policy to capitalize on untapped rooftop potential.

RE: #renewables #nonuclear #energy

"France adds 2.9 GW of solar in H1"
#France #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

France adds 2.9 GW of solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
France connected 1.496 GW of solar PV capacity in Q2 2026, including 48 MW paired with storage, bringing first-half additions to around 2.9 GW.

"France’s installed PV capacity hits 34 GW"
#France #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

France’s installed PV capacity hits 34 GW - pv magazine Global
France connected 3 GW of new solar capacity in the first half of 2026, slightly above the 2.9 GW deployed in the same period of 2025. Large-scale installations above 500 kW accounted for 28% of newly connected capacity, despite representing just 0.3% of new connections. Systems below 9 kW dominated installation numbers, accounting for 78% of new connections but only 8% of added capacity.

"When wind turbines become visible, support for renewable energy can decline"
#Energy #Renewables
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When wind turbines become visible, support for renewable energy can decline
The expansion of renewable energy is a cornerstone of climate policy. While wind energy is widely supported in principle, people living near wind turbines often experience the local consequences of the energy transition directly. A new study by researchers at Leipzig University now shows that the visibility of wind turbines can reduce support for renewable energy policies under certain circumstances. Published in the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, the study examines how visi…

"The World Adds a Third Terawatt of Solar Power"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

The World Adds a Third Terawatt of Solar Power

"Renewables met 68% of Brazil’s electricity demand during FIFA World Cup"
#Brazil #Energy #Renewables

Renewables met 68% of Brazil's electricity demand during FIFA World Cup - pv magazine Global
Brazil's power system handled record World Cup demand swings without supply disruptions, with renewable energy sources providing 86% of electricity generation during the tournament. Advance planning and enhanced grid monitoring enabled the operator to manage rapid load increases of up to 12.8 GW following matches.

"Global clean power grew strongly in 2025 despite US resistance, research says"
#Energy #Renewables

Global clean power grew strongly in 2025 despite US resistance, research says
Clean power was the greatest source of new energy last year worldwide, but the US's renewed focus on fossil fuels remains a hurdle in global net-zero momentum.

"Chile tenders 2,835 GWh of backup supply open to renewables, storage"
#Chile #Energy #Renewables

Chile tenders 2,835 GWh of backup supply open to renewables, storage - pv magazine Global
The technology-neutral tender excludes coal and other high-emission fuels while allowing solar, wind, hydro and battery storage projects to participate individually or in hybrid configurations.

"Norwegian startup develops floating PV tech designed to withstand waves of up to 3.5 m"
#Norway #SolarPower #Energy

Norwegian startup develops floating PV tech designed to withstand waves of up to 3.5 m - pv magazine Global
Norwegian company Fred. Olsen 1848 has secured technology validation for its floating solar system under development, designed to withstand waves of up to 3.5 meters.

"Spanish households save €10 a month thanks to renewables expansion, report finds"
#Spain #Energy #Renewables

"South Korea selects first villages for community solar scheme"
#SouthKorea #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

South Korea selects first villages for community solar scheme - pv magazine Global
The Sunshine Income Villages scheme plans to deploy solar installations across South Korea under a resident-led renewable energy profit-sharing model.

"Six charts show how clean power was world’s largest source of new energy in 2025"
#Energy #Renewables

Six charts show how clean power was world’s largest source of new energy in 2025 - Carbon Brief
Clean power added more to global energy supplies than any other source in 2025, according...

"Global PV additions forecast to reach 638 GW in 2026"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Global PV additions forecast to reach 638 GW in 2026  - pv magazine Global
Analysis by Intertek CEA adds that structural oversupply is severe and persistent, with manufacturing capacity across all stages exceeding projected 2026 demand by wide margins.

"Australia can switch from fossil fuel exports to renewables, says next Cop president"
#Australia #FossilFuels #Energy

"Serbia adds 61 MW of solar in H1"
#Serbia #Energy #Renewables

Serbia adds 61 MW of solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
After the first six months of the year, Serbia’s solar capacity reached around 379 MW. While the country’s green energy market has been impacted by delays in permitting and grid connection processes, its prosumer market continues to grow.

"In Germany, Wind and Solar Overtake Fossil Power"
#Germany #Energy #Renewables

In Germany, Wind and Solar Overtake Fossil Fuels

"Renewables generated 45.5% of EU electricity in Q1 2026"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Energy #Renewables

Renewables generated 45.5% of EU electricity in Q1 2026 - pv magazine Global
Data released by Eurostat finds EU solar generated 58.8 TWh of electricity during the first three months of the year, up on the 55.3 TWh generated during the first quarter of last year. 

"Italy deploys 2.61 GW of solar in H1"
#Italy #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

Italy deploys 2.61 GW of solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
Italy added 2.9 GW of renewable energy capacity in the first half of 2026, with solar accounting for 2.6 GW. Cumulative PV capacity reached approximately 46.8 GW at the end of June.

"The world hit 3 terawatts of solar power faster than anyone predicted"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

The world hit 3 terawatts of solar power faster than anyone predicted | The Optimist Daily
Global solar capacity hit 3 terawatts in early 2026. The first took 68 years. The third took 19 months. Here's what's driving the acceleration.

"Norway installs 43 MW of solar in January-July"
#Norway #Energy #Renewables

Norway installs 43 MW of solar in January-July - pv magazine Global
As Norway’s cumulative solar capacity moves closer to 1 GW, the country’s C&I market accounts for the majority of new installations while its residential market stalls.

"So Far This Year, China Has Wasted Enough Clean Energy to Power Mexico"
#China #Energy #Renewables

So Far This Year, China Has Wasted Enough Clean Energy to Power Mexico

"India curtailed 2.1 TWh of renewable electricity in fiscal year 2025–26"
#India #Energy #Renewables

India curtailed 2.1 TWh of renewable electricity in fiscal year 2025–26 - pv magazine Global
Ember's analysis found that about 2.1 TWh of renewable electricity generation was curtailed in fiscal year 2025–26, equivalent to 1.3% of total renewable generation, to keep coal-fired power plants operating at their minimum technical load. The report estimates that around 10 GWh of energy storage, charged during peak midday solar generation hours, would have been sufficient to absorb this surplus renewable output, maintain coal plants above their minimum technical load, and avoid the curtail…

"This N.S. town wants to use 100% renewable energy. It’s more than halfway there"
#Energy #Renewables

This N.S. town wants to use 100% renewable energy. It’s more than halfway there | CBC News
Berwick, N.S., is using solar, hydroelectric and wind power in effort to become a zero-emissions community.

"Lenovo achieves over 90% renewable electricity across operations"
#Lenovo #Energy #Renewables

Lenovo achieves over 90% renewable electricity across operations
The IT giant has reported that more than 90% of its global operations now rely on electricity from renewable sources, through both on-site generation and procurement agreements.

"Even With Tariffs and Tax Changes, Solar Power Is Soaring"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

"Romania’s solar capacity exceeds 8.5 GW"
#Romania #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Romania's solar capacity exceeds 8.5 GW - pv magazine Global
Romania's solar market continues to grow with around 1.8 GW installed since the start of the year. The country appears on track to reach its current 2030 target of 10 GW as early as next year.

"UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Renewables

UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August
Law change means renters and flat owners may be able to cut bills as energy costs soar amid Iran war

"New Jersey legalizes plug-in solar up to 1,200 W"
#NewJerzey #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables…

New Jersey legalizes plug-in solar up to 1,200 W - pv magazine Global
The bill signed by Governor Mikie Sherrill takes effect on March 1, 2027, allowing New Jerseyites to install and use portable solar generation devices of up to 1,200 watts, with protections for renters and HOA members and additional exemptions for devices that output 400 watts or less.

"Switzerland has turned its train tracks into solar power plants"
#Switzerland #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

Switzerland has turned its train tracks into solar power plants
The patented solar panels use existing unused space to generate clean electricity — without getting in the way of a single train.

"Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July
Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installations

"Denmark adds 337 MW of solar in H1"
#Denmark #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Denmark adds 337 MW of solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
Denmark installed more solar during the first half of 2026 than it did during the first half of 2025, with market growth currently driven by larger-scale projects.

"India adds 6.6 GW of rooftop solar in H1"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India adds 6.6 GW of rooftop solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
Q2 installations reached 3.8 GW, up 41% quarter-on-quarter and 136% year-on-year

"Kazakhstan and UAE launch construction of €1.2bn wind farm"
#Kazakhstan #UAE #Energy #Renewables…

Kazakhstan and UAE launch construction of €1.2bn wind farm
Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates have broken ground on a €1.2 billion wind farm in the Zhambyl region, marking one of Central Asia's largest renewable energy projects as the Kazakhstan accelerates its transition towards cleaner energy.

"In Africa, a Growing Underground Solar Buildout"
#Africa #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables
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In Africa, a Growing Underground Solar Boom

"Ireland’s PV capacity reaches 3 GW"
#Ireland #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Ireland’s PV capacity reaches 3 GW - pv magazine Global
“With continued investment in solar – across homes, farms, businesses and large grid-scale projects – Ireland is building a growing source of homegrown, clean electricity, and strengthening our energy security,” said Ireland's Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O'Brien following the milestone.

"Indonesia aims for 100 GW solar target by 2029"
#Indonesia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables…

Indonesia aims for 100 GW solar target by 2029 - pv magazine Global
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has said the government is serious about realizing its 100 GW solar program, with construction targeted within three years.

"Solar fridges lift African farmers’ incomes by 50 percent"
#Africa #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Solar fridges lift African farmers’ incomes by 50 percent | The Optimist Daily
Solar-powered cold storage is cutting post-harvest food losses and raising farmers’ incomes by up to 50 percent across Kenya, Nigeria, and beyond.

"USA’s Largest Renewable Project Comes Online–With More Power Than the Hoover Dam"
#US #USA #America #Renewables

USA’s Largest Renewable Project Comes Online–With More Power Than the Hoover Dam
Complexities included many, from an agreement to relocate existing mature saguaro cacti and large agave, and remote building sites.

"Rooftop solar meets 99.9% of South Australia electricity demand"
#Australia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Rooftop solar meets 99.9% of South Australia electricity demand - pv magazine Global
The milestones continue to fall in Australia’s evolving electricity grid, with rooftop solar meeting 99.9% of South Australia’s total electricity demand on the final day of winter, slashing the reliance on grid-scale generation.

"Onshore windfarm applications hit 10-year high in England"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

Onshore windfarm applications hit 10-year high in England
Surge in proposals follows Labour’s lifting of de facto ban, with about 45 plans submitted in the year to March

"Argentina’s distributed solar capacity grew 34.5% in H1"
#Argentina #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Argentina's distributed solar capacity grew 34.5% in H1 - pv magazine Global
The capacity of self-consumption systems connected to distribution grids increased from 118.6 MW at the end of 2025 to 159.5 MW in June, while the number of users generating and feeding surplus electricity into the grid rose 25.8% to more than 4,700.

"Jordan installs solar-powered water heating systems at nine hospitals"
#Jordan #Hospitals #Energy #Renewables

Jordan installs solar-powered water heating systems at nine hospitals - pv magazine Global
The government of Jordan has announced the completion of the first phase of a project aiming to deploy solar-powered water heating systems at 33 hospitals in total.

"Factcheck: 10 flaws in the Conservative report on ‘cheap power’"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

Factcheck: 10 flaws in the Conservative report on ‘cheap power’ - Carbon Brief
In a new report, the opposition Conservatives argue that UK electricity prices are too high and that it would be…

"Italy deploys 3 GW of solar in H1"
#Italy #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

Italy deploys 3 GW of solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
Italy added 8,224 new PV systems totaling 483.66 MW in June, pushing cumulative solar capacity to 46.6 GW across more than 2.17 million installations. Battery storage growth also accelerated, with renewable-linked BESS capacity reaching 11.94 GWh and 6 GW of power output by the end of June.

"Retail giants join UK government drive to boost ‘plug-in’ balcony solar panels"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

"Germany installs 7.4 GW of PV in H1"
#Germany #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Germany installs 7.4 GW of PV in H1 - pv magazine Global
Germany added approximately 1.28 GW of new PV capacity in June, bringing cumulative installed solar power to around 125.2 GW at the end of the month.

"Portugal installs 372 MW of solar in December-May"
#Portugal #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

Portugal installs 372 MW of solar in December-May - pv magazine Global
Portugal’s total solar capacity is now estimated above 7 GW. While the country is one of Europe’s leading nations for renewable energy generation, the sector is facing substantial regulatory challenges that are forming barriers to future investment.

"Solar cold storage helps African farmers cut losses and reach global markets"
#Africa #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

Solar-powered cold storage is boosting incomes for African farmers
Kenyan smallholder farmers are reducing post-harvest losses and accessing global export markets through a pay-per-use solar cold storage model pioneered by Nairobi-based company SoKo Fresh. Its pay-per-use approach charges farmers based on pounds stored, part of a trend in Africa toward using solar-powered cold storage to help prevent one of agriculture’s most persistent problems: food spoilage. The Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that up to 40% of food produced in Africa is lost …

"UK could double offshore wind workforce by 2030, report finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

"Analysis: Solar overtakes gas power in Asia for first time ever"
#Energy #Asia #SolarPower #Renewables

Analysis: Solar overtakes gas power in Asia for first time ever - Carbon Brief
Solar has overtaken gas power in Asia to become the continent’s third-largest source of electricity, according to new Carbon Brief analysis.

"Finland adds 478 MW of large-scale solar in H1"
#Finland #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Finland adds 478 MW of large-scale solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
Finland more than doubled its installed utility-scale solar capacity during the first six months of the year with the commissioning of eight solar plants larger than 1 MW.

"Switzerland deploys 1.33 GW of solar in 2025"
#Switzerland #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables…

Switzerland deploys 1.33 GW of solar in 2025 - pv magazine Global
Switzerland’s PV market added 1.33 GW of new capacity in 2025, bringing cumulative installations to 9.5 GW, while solar generation covered 13.71% of electricity demand.

"Finland adds 478 MW of large-scale solar in H1"
#Finland #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Finland adds 478 MW of large-scale solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
Finland more than doubled its installed utility-scale solar capacity during the first six months of the year with the commissioning of eight solar plants larger than 1 MW.

"Czechia installs 295 MW of solar in H1"
#Czechia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Czechia installs 295 MW of solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
While momentum in Czechia's C&I solar market remains strong, the country recorded a drop in residential solar installations over the first half of 2026.

"UK's largest onshore windfarm plans to double capacity with taller turbines"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

"Domestic solar cells to meet half of India’s total demand this fiscal year"
#India #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

Domestic solar cells to meet half of India’s total demand this fiscal year - pv magazine Global
Crisil expects India’s domestic solar cell supply to rise to about half of demand by fiscal 2026–27, driven by localization policies and capacity expansion, but warns that rapid buildout could pressure utilization and returns.

"Amazon, B&Q, Currys and Lidl support plans to unlock UK plug-in solar"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

Amazon, B&Q, Currys and Lidl support plans to unlock UK plug-in solar - pv magazine Global
Major high street retailers join roundtable session on plug-in solar, as government prepares regulation change allowing plug-in solar. New government consultation seeks industry views ahead rule changes expected in weeks.

"Ireland records 1,258 MW grid-scale solar generation peak ahead of eclipse"
#Ireland #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Ireland records 1,258 MW grid-scale solar generation peak ahead of eclipse - pv magazine Global
The solar coaster came to Ireland this week as EirGrid recorded an all-time high peak generation followed two days later by generation lows of 8 MW during the historic solar eclipse on August 12.

"Researchers near 100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels"
#SolarPower #Recycling #Energy #Renewables

Researchers near 100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels - pv magazine Global
Researchers at the University of Newcastle have achieved almost 100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels using a proven mineral-processing technology they believe could make solar panel recycling more economically viable.