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"24/7 renewables could happen sooner than you think"
#Energy #Renewables
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24/7 renewables could happen sooner than you think
Grouping wind, solar, and batteries together can already be more affordable than building a coal or gas plant in prime locations, new report finds.

"Renewables overtake gas in global power generation for the first time"
#Energy #Renewables #FossilFuels

Renewables overtake gas in global power generation for the first time
Wind and solar generated more electricity than gas worldwide in April for the first time, according to new analysis by the UK-based think tank Ember.

RE: #renewables

"Renewable energies overtook global electricity demand last year, led by solar growth in China, India"
#China #India #Energy

Solar growth in China and India powers clean energy surge by 2025
Record growth in solar, especially in China and India, was a driving factor for clean energy sources surpassing the world’s strong demand for electricity in 2025. Clean power generation grew 887 terawatt hours in 2025, exceeding overall global electricity demand growth of 849 terawatt hours, according to a report by energy think tank Ember. Ember analyzes electricity data from 215 countries, and studied 2025 data for 91 countries, which the firm says represents 93% of global electricity deman…

"The world added 605 GW of new PV capacity in 2025, says IEA"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

The world added 605 GW of new PV capacity in 2025, says IEA
Latest report from the International Energy Agency says last year's 600 TWh increase in solar PV was the largest-ever electricity generation increase by any source in one year, outside of periods of post-crisis recovery.

I rarely block people but just blocked a rude 'renewables' simplist.
I'm for '#renewables' but recognise their limitations: impossible resource demands if it were to try and replace current levels of primary energy; waste and ecosystem impacts from the same; unfortunately can't replace all fossil fuel uses (e.g. very high temperature industrial processes, heavy frei…

"Five European countries will save 58% on energy bills this year thanks to clean power"
#Europe #Energy #Renewables

Ranked: EU nations with cleanest energy mix to save 58% more on bills
Consumers in five EU countries will save up to €8.5 billion on their energy bills this year, compared to those with the dirtiest energy mix.

Oh wow, if those specs will really hold and the manufacturing will really scale, this looks like grid energy storage will be a solved problem on a very, very short timeline. And with way cleaner manufacturing process.
Extremely good news
#CleanTech #Renewables

Volkswagen-backed Gotion launches "Gnascent" sodium-ion battery: up to 261 Wh/kg with mass production ready
Volkswagen Gotion High-Tech unveils "Gnascent" sodium-ion battery: high-energy version hits 261 Wh/kg.

"New metric shows renewables are 53% cheaper than nuclear power"
#Energy #Renewables #Nuclear

New metric shows renewables are 53% cheaper than nuclear power
A new metric for assessing total system costs puts a least-cost mix of offshore wind and solar at about €46 ($54.20)/MWh in a future climate-neutral energy system for Denmark. Researchers tell pv magazine that figure is less than half the equivalent cost of nuclear under the same conditions.

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.

"Datang plans 14.6 GW renewables cluster in China"
#China #Energy #Renewables

Datang plans 14.6 GW renewables cluster in China
The massive renewable energy complex will include 8 GW of solar, 4 GW of wind, 2.04 GW/8.16 GWh of energy storage, and 2.64 GW of coal-fired power. The project is planned to be located in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and deliver clean electricity to the energy-intensive Jiangsu province.

Eco Puzzler: Tay Salty Leccy - For those on their way to mastering engineering... How to generate 10MW electricity from the Tay estuary saline gradient? #ecoEngineering #renewables -

Eco Puzzler: Tay Salty Leccy
For those on their way to mastering engineering... How to generate 10MW electricity from the Tay estuary saline gradient? #ecoEngineering #renewables

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

Never mind the fossil "sideshow," #renewables have won: #Electrification is the new policy battlefront

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

"Confusing ballot wording may have tipped Ohio vote on renewables ban"
#Ohio #Renewables #Energy

Confusing ballot wording may have tipped Ohio vote on renewables ban
Exit polling suggests Richland County would have elected to repeal its wind and solar ban, if not for residents who mistakenly voted in favor of the…

"As Cuba’s grid fails, solar power becomes a lifeline"
#Cuba #Energy #Renewables

As Cuba’s grid fails, solar power becomes a lifeline
Ten percent of the Caribbean nation’s electricity was generated by renewable energy in 2025, up from 3.6% in 2024.

"Renewables growth cut Spain’s electricity bills by 24.2% over the past two years"
#Spain #Energy #Renewables

Renewables growth cut Spain’s electricity bills by 24.2% over the past two years
Spain and Portugal are 53% less exposed to gas price volatility than they were three years ago, according to a new report from Positive Money.

"Report: Record 692GW of renewables added globally in 2025"
#Renewables #Energy
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Report: Record 692GW of renewables added globally in 2025
The world's installed renewable power capacity has reached a record 5,149GW after almost 700GW was deployed last year.

"China Widens Its Clean Energy Lead"
#China #Energy #Renewables

China Widens Its Clean Energy Lead - Inside Climate News
Chinese companies account for more than half of global investments in clean energy manufacturing since 2019, while new U.S. investments declined last year.

"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…

Does anyone know why #Entso e App dies Not work anymore? #renewables #energy #europe

"Scientists develop near-invisible solar cells that could turn windows into power generators"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Scientists develop near-invisible solar cells that could turn windows into power generators
Imagine a car whose windows and sunroof can help top up its battery while parked under the sun, or a pair of smart glasses whose lenses can harvest light to power built-in electronics.

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

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

"Giant wind turbine rises in Germany amid far-right headwinds"
#Germany #WindTurbines #Energy #Renewables

Giant wind turbine rises in Germany amid far-right headwinds
A wind turbine billed as the world's tallest is rising in eastern Germany, winning praise as a beacon for a clean, green energy future and headwinds from the far-right AfD party.

"UK to streamline planning rules to unlock grid infrastructure"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

UK to streamline planning rules to unlock grid infrastructure
To support its plans to accelerate the roll-out of renewable energy generation infrastructure, the UK Government is cutting planning requirements for electricity substations and routine grid works.

"Great Britain’s wind farms achieve record energy generation levels"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

Great Britain’s wind farms achieve record energy generation levels
Generation from wind power in Great Britain reach record levels for the first quarter of 2026, with almost 30 Terrawatt-hours (TWh) produced.

"Great Britain’s wind farms achieve record energy generation levels"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

Great Britain’s wind farms achieve record energy generation levels
Generation from wind power in Great Britain reach record levels for the first quarter of 2026, with almost 30 Terrawatt-hours (TWh) produced.

"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).

"Renewable energy just broke a 100-year-old streak"
#Energy #Renewables
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Renewable energy just broke a 100-year-old streak
In 2025, renewables produced more of the world’s electricity than coal for the first time since 1919. Solar alone met three-quarters of new demand.

"Solar reactor uses old battery acid to turn plastic waste into clean hydrogen"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Solar reactor uses old battery acid to turn plastic waste into clean hydrogen
Researchers have developed a solar-powered reactor to break down hard-to-recycle forms of plastic waste—such as drink bottles, nylon textiles and polyurethane foams—using acid recovered from old car batteries, and converting it into clean hydrogen fuel and valuable industrial chemicals. The results are reported in the journal Joule.

"Offshore wind firm that took Trump payout hits a milestone in Europe"
#Europe #Renewables #WindTurbines

Offshore wind firm that took Trump payout hits a milestone in Europe
Even as Ocean Winds abandons two U.S. offshore wind leases, it’s staying the course on projects elsewhere, including a floating French array that flicked…

"From fridges to slow cookers: Can plug-in solar panels actually power our everyday appliances?"
#Renewables #Energy

Plug-in solar explained: How much power can these mini panels produce?
Plug-in solar is having its moment in the spotlight. But how much power can these mini devices actually generate?

"Zambia tenders 300 MW of solar"
#Zambia #Energy #Renewables

Zambia tenders 300 MW of solar
The first bid window of Zambia's new Carbon Feed In Premium Program plans to develop 300 MW of solar across projects that are connected to on-site battery energy storage systems. The deadline to submit expressions of interest is May 31.

"Underwater turbines are gaining government support – our research maps their global potential"
#Energy #Renewables

Underwater turbines are gaining government support – our research maps their global potential
New research highlights hotspots where the tides are strong and the water is shallow.

"Italy targets 16 GWh storage auction under MACSE scheme"
#Italy #Energy #Renewables

Italy targets 16 GWh storage auction under MACSE scheme
Italy’s energy regulator ARERA has approved a proposal from the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security to target 16 GWh of storage capacity in the 2029 MACSE auction, while urging caution on final volumes to reflect existing pipeline capacity.

"Italy launches tender for 30 MW of floating PV"
#Italy #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

Italy launches tender for 30 MW of floating PV
The Italian authorities will offer 30 MW of floating PV capacity in its June 8 FER2 auction, reducing the quota after weak participation in the first round.

"Premier Energies commissions 5.6 GW solar module facility in India"
#India #Energy #Renewables

Premier Energies commissions 5.6 GW solar module facility in India
Premier Energies Ltd has commenced trial production at its 5.6 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Seetharampur, Telangana. The new facility produces G12R TOPCon modules with zero busbar (0BB) architecture.

"Philippines adds 899 MW of solar in 2025"
#Phillippines #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables…

Philippines adds 899 MW of solar in 2025
Figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency say the Philippines' cumulative solar capacity neared 3.9 GW by the end of last year. Deployment rates look set to increase in the coming years, led by a gigawatt-sized pipeline of projects procured under the country's green energy auctions.

"Africa Is Embracing Renewable Energy"
#Africa #Energy #Renewables

Africa Is Embracing Renewable Energy

"From Coal Tip to Clean Energy: The UK Projects Turning Former Mines Into Renewable Powerhouses"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy

From Coal Tip to Clean Energy: The UK Projects Turning Former Mines Into Renewable Powerhouses
Solar farms, wind turbines and geothermal heat pumps are breathing new life into former collieries. So why don't we hear more about them?

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

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

"Solar power soared last year — and it’s not slowing down"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Solar power soared last year — and it’s not slowing down
More and more countries are hitting new solar generation records, and those that are still relying on fossil fuels have good reason to catch up.

"Italy installs 1.43 GW of PV in Q1"
#Italy #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

Italy installs 1.43 GW of PV in Q1
The country reached a cumulative installed PV capacity of 44.9 GW at the end of March, according to recent figures from Italian PV association Italia Solar.

"France deploys 1.41 GW of solar in Q1"
#France #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

France deploys 1.41 GW of solar in Q1
New figures from grid operator Enedis reveal that France added 1,418 MW of new PV capacity in Q1 2026, roughly matching Q1 2025, despite a broader sector slowdown linked to regulatory changes and delayed tenders.

"Analysis: Wind and solar have saved UK from gas imports worth £1.7bn since Iran war began"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy

Analysis: Wind and solar have saved UK from gas imports worth £1.7bn since Iran war began - Carbon Brief
The UK has avoided the need for gas imports worth £1.7bn since the start of the Iran war, as a result of record electricity generation from wind and solar

"India installs 15.3 GW of solar capacity in Q1"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India installs 15.3 GW of solar capacity in Q1
India installed 15.3 GW of solar capacity in the first quarter of 2026 – the highest quarterly addition on record – representing a 143% year-on-year increase, according to Mercom India.

"Rooftop solar now accounts for one-fifth of Puerto Rico’s generation capacity"
#PuertoRico #SolarPower #Energy

Rooftop solar now accounts for one-fifth of Puerto Rico’s generation capacity
Distributed solar additions have vastly outpaced all other forms of generation as Puerto Rico’s overall power generation capacity continues to grow.

"2025: The year renewables finally outpaced global electricity demand growth"
#Energy #Renewables #Climate #ClimateChange

2025: The year renewables finally outpaced global electricity demand growth | The Optimist Daily
Solar and wind met 99 percent of new global electricity demand in 2025, pushing fossil fuel generation into reverse for the first time this century.

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

"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

"Clean energy saved EU €51 billion in 2025 by cutting fossil fuel imports - as solar leads the way"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Energy

"Egypt installs 800 MW of solar in 2025"
#Egypt #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Egypt installs 800 MW of solar in 2025
Latest analysis from GlobalData expects Egypt’s annual solar additions to reach above 2 GW over the next three years, increasing to above 3.5 GW from 2029 onwards. Cumulative capacity is expected to grow from around 2.9 GW at the end of 2025 to 34.3 GW by the end of 2035.

"Three-quarters of UK pension schemes have set net-zero targets"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

Three-quarters of UK pension schemes have set net-zero targets
The fourth annual Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) review has found that the majority of UK pension providers have a net-zero target, though strategies still fall short of the Paris Agreement 2C warming limit.

"Sweden connects 21,600 solar plants in 2025"
#Sweden #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Sweden connects 21,600 solar plants in 2025
Data from the Swedish Energy Agency finds there are now approximately 314,600 grid-connected solar plants in Sweden, the majority of which are systems smaller than 20 kW. The agency's latest analysis also notes the rate of installations is slowing.

"Singapore installs 504 MW of solar in 2025"
#Singapore #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Singapore installs 504 MW of solar in 2025
Figures from Singapore's Energy Market Authority indicate that the country had a record year for solar deployment in 2025. Cumulative capacity surpassed 2 GW, leading to Singapore's 2030 solar target being increased to 3 GW.

"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.

"Brazil adds 2.3 GW of solar in first two months of 2026"
#Brazil #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Brazil adds 2.3 GW of solar in first two months of 2026
Brazil installed 2.3 GW of solar capacity in January and February, as centralized generation more than doubled while distributed growth declined.

"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.

"Solar-plus-storage could meet 90% of India’s power demand"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Solar-plus-storage could meet 90% of India’s power demand
Ember sazs that solar paired with battery storage could supply 90% of India’s electricity demand at a levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of INR 5.06/kWh ($56/MWh).

"Greece installs 1.9 GW of PV capacity in 2025"
#Greece #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Greece installs 1.9 GW of PV capacity in 2025
Greece installed around 1.9 GW of new solar capacity in 2025, bringing total installed solar capacity to roughly 11.5 GW, according to industry estimates.

"Switzerland deploys 1.52 GW of solar in 2025"
#Switzerland #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables…

Switzerland deploys 1.52 GW of solar in 2025
Switzerland’s photovoltaic market slowed in 2025, with newly installed capacity falling 15% to 1,526 MW, according to Swissolar. Despite the decline, growth in residential storage, building electrification, and EV integration points to a gradual market recovery.

"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.

"Indonesia tenders 1.2 GW of solar"
#Indonesia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Indonesia tenders 1.2 GW of solar
Indonesia’s PLN has launched a tender for a 1,225 MW solar project that will be spread across several regions of the country. The state-owned utility has not publicly announced a closing date.

"Croatia tenders 56 MW solar-storage project"
#Croatia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Croatia tenders 56 MW solar-storage project
Croatian power company Hrvatska Elektroprivreda is seeking a developer to build a 56 MW solar power plant tied to up to 200 MWh of battery energy storage. The deadline to submit expressions of interest is May 12.

"Malaysia’s solar capacity surpasses 5.7 GW"
#Malaysia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Malaysia’s solar capacity surpasses 5.7 GW
Reports from the International Energy Agency's Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVPS) indicate Malaysia added over 1.4 GW of solar in 2025, with more than 5.7 GW now deployed across multiple government schemes.

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

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

"Malaysia forecast to reach 29.7 GW of solar by 2035"
#Malaysia #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

Malaysia forecast to reach 29.7 GW of solar by 2035 - pv magazine Global
GlobalData’s latest analysis says Malaysia is on course to surpass its 2040 renewable energy targets by 2031.

"Madagascar plans 46 solar projects totaling 932 MW "
#Madagascar #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Madagascar plans 46 solar projects totaling 932 MW 
Madagascar’s state-owned utility Jirama and the country’s rural electrification development agency have signed 46 memoranda of understanding for new solar projects with a combined capacity totalling 932 MW.

"Mexico exceeds 5 GW of distributed solar capacity"
#Mexico #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Mexico exceeds 5 GW of distributed solar capacity - pv magazine Global
Figures published by Mexico’s National Energy Commission show solar accounted for more than 99.5% of distributed generation capacity in systems smaller than 0.7 MW at the end of 2025.

"Record number of homes in Great Britain turn to green energy as fuel prices soar"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

"Türkiye adds 1.97 GW of solar in January-April"
#Turkey #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

Türkiye adds 1.97 GW of solar in January-April - pv magazine Global
Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, says solar is on track to overtake hydropower as the country’s leading source of electricity generation by the year end.

"Indonesia’s path to 100 GW of solar"
#Indonesia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Indonesia’s path to 100 GW of solar
A study from the Institute for Essential Services Reform and Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs explores how Indonesia can turn its target of deploying 100 GW of solar from mandate to mobilization.

"The Crown Estate plans 6GW offshore wind leasing round in 2027"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

The Crown Estate plans 6GW offshore wind leasing round in 2027
The Crown Estate has launched early market engagement for a new offshore wind leasing round expected in the first half of 2027, with potential capacity of around 6 gigawatts (GW) or more.

"Adani Green commissions 951 MW solar, hybrid capacity in India"
#India #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

Adani Green commissions 951 MW solar, hybrid capacity in India
Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) has commissioned 926 MW of solar and 25 MW of hybrid capacity across western India.

"India installs 2.7 GW of rooftop PV in Q1"
#India #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

India installs 2.7 GW of rooftop PV in Q1 - pv magazine Global
India installed 2.7 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, driven largely by residential installations under the PM Surya Ghar program.

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

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

"Bangladesh plans 442 MW solar facility near coal power plant"
#Bangladesh #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Bangladesh plans 442 MW solar facility near coal power plant
The Bangladesh Power Development Board plans to build a 442 MW solar plant near the Rampal Power Station with a $200 million investment, targeting the country’s largest installation and lower tariffs than comparable projects.

"Bangladesh launches tenders for 77.6 MW of solar"
#Bangladesh #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Bangladesh launches tenders for 77.6 MW of solar
Bangladesh’s BPDB has tendered 77.6 MW of solar capacity across three projects in Chittagong, Rangamati, and Dinajpur. The plants will be developed on a turnkey basis with funding from BPDB and the Power Sector Development Fund.

"The grid is in better shape this summer. Thank solar and batteries."
#Batteries #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

The grid is in better shape this summer. Thank solar and batteries.
Nationwide grid reliability has improved since last summer — and new solar and batteries, not aging coal plants, are the main reason.

"Greek utility completes 2.13 GW solar cluster at former coal mine"
#Greece #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Greek utility completes 2.13 GW solar cluster at former coal mine
Greece’s PPC Group has finished construction of its 2.13 GW solar portfolio in northern Greece. The company is now working on its third large-scale battery storage facility in the area, with plans for two pumped-hydro storage projects also progressing.

"South Korean utility to install 95 MW of solar at substations by 2030"
#SouthKorea #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

South Korean utility to install 95 MW of solar at substations by 2030
Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) says it will install 95 MW of solar capacity across 500 substation sites nationwide by 2030, using surplus substation land to meet South Korea's K-RE100 public-sector renewable energy target.

"France publishes specifications for 925 MW ground-mounted solar tender"
#France #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

France publishes specifications for 925 MW ground-mounted solar tender
The French energy regulator has released the specifications for the ninth period of the PPE2 ground-mounted solar auction, covering projects above 500 kW and setting a submission deadline of July 30, 2026.

"A solar-powered charging station in central Cuba brings life to a darkened island"
#Cuba #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

A solar-powered charging station in Cuba brings life to a darkened island
A free, solar-powered charging station, or “solinera” as it’s known, has opened in Cuba’s central region. It has become a lifeline for people on an island with chronic blackouts and a severe gas shortage stemming from a U.S. energy blockade. Some flock from towns miles away for their first chance to bring equipment back to life. Cubans are driving up to the station on rechargeable motorcycles while others walk to the station hauling rice cookers and other kitchen equipment to make a mea…

"Offshore wind could potentially cover 11% of North Sea by 2050"
#NorthSea #WindTurbines #Energy #Renewables

Offshore wind could potentially cover 11% of North Sea by 2050
New research has mapped a plausible scenario for how offshore wind could reshape the North Sea by 2050, showing that if all current political commitments were built, around 11% of the basin would fall within wind farm boundaries.

"Analysis: How ‘plug-in solar’ can save UK homes £1,100 on energy bills"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

Analysis: How 'plug-in solar' can save UK homes £1,100 on energy bills - Carbon Brief
Plug-in solar panels could save a typical UK household £1,100 over their 15-year lifetime, according to Carbon Brief analysis.

"Analysis: Record wind and solar saved UK from gas imports worth £1bn in March 2026"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

Analysis: Record wind and solar saved UK from gas imports worth £1bn in March 2026 - Carbon Brief
The UK avoided the need for gas imports worth £1bn in March 2026 thanks to record electricity generation from wind and solar, reveals Carbon Brief analysis.

"Montenegro developer signs grid deal for 385 MW solar plant"
#Montenegro #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Montenegro developer signs grid deal for 385 MW solar plant
M Energy d.o.o. has signed a grid-connection agreement with Montenegro's transmission operator for a 385 MW solar project, which would be the largest in a country with around 30 MW of installed PV capacity.

"Bangladesh’s PV capacity to reach 8.5 GW by 2035, says GlobalData"
#Bangladesh #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Bangladesh’s PV capacity to reach 8.5 GW by 2035, says GlobalData
Bangladesh's solar capacity is forecast to increase more than sixfold over the next decade, driven by a shift from off-grid rural deployment toward grid-connected and distributed generation, according to a new GlobalData report.

"Solar power brings energy to rural Indonesia, but inequality remains"
#Indonesia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Solar power brings energy to rural Indonesia, but inequality remains
In the remote islands of Indonesia, the introduction of reliable solar energy has become a catalyst for female entrepreneurship and economic stability.

"South Korea plans 3 GW of reservoir floating solar by 2030"
#SouthKorea #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

South Korea plans 3 GW of reservoir floating solar by 2030
Korea Rural Community Corp. (KRC) says it plans to increase floating solar capacity on agricultural reservoirs to 3 GW by 2030, from 105 MW currently in operation.

"Philippines accelerates grid entry for 1.28 GW of solar"
#Phillippines #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

Philippines accelerates grid entry for 1.28 GW of solar
The Department of Energy of the Philippines says it is fast tracking 12 solar projects for grid entry in April in response to changes in the global oil markets caused by conflict in the Middle East.

"UK’s growing green economy worth more than £100bn a year, research finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

"Botswana breaks ground on 500 MW solar-plus-storage project"
#Botswana #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

Botswana breaks ground on 500 MW solar-plus-storage project
The Maun solar project will encompass 500 MW of solar tied to 500 MWh of battery storage in northeastern Botswana, making it one of the largest projects of its kind in southern Africa. A 30-year power purchase agreement is in place between project developers Okavango Solar, wholly-owned by Oman's NAQAA Sustainable Energy LLC, and Botswana Power Corporation.

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