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"Dutch buildings could host 36 GW of façade solar capacity"
#Netherlands #SolarPower #Energy

Dutch buildings could host 36 GW of façade solar capacity
A new report from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) estimates that building façades could offer up to 36 GW of technical solar PV potential, representing a significant but largely untapped resource. However, high costs, regulatory complexity, and lower performance compared to rooftop systems limit widespread adoption, currently making façade PV a niche solution for specific building types.

Soliciting Comments on the Experimental #SolarWind Display Product for In-Situ Instruments through June 28, 2026: https://www.weather.gov/media/notification/pdf_2026/pns26-45_exp_solar_wind_display_product_for_in-situ_instruments.pdf -> the solar wind viewer: https://www.spaceweather.gov/products/solar-wind

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 #plugInSolar

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 GB/UK Solar PV FiTs and Plug-in Solar (2026) - Can you add plug-in solar to an existing system with Feed-in Tariff? #solar #plugInSolar #FiT -

On GB/UK Solar PV FiTs and Plug-in Solar (2026)
Can you add plug-in solar to an existing system with Feed-in Tariff? #solar #plugInSolar #FiT

Wir nutzen hier das Sonnenlicht, das Putin-Öl wollen wir nicht. #solar

I may find the heat of our recent #weather a bit hard to deal with but we have officially crossed the cost-neutral line with electricity exports exceeding the cost of imports. #solargeneration #solar

The total #SolarEclipse on 12 August will be a low affair both for totality watchers in Spain (let alone Mallorca) and for maximum partiality watchers in Central Europe, so making sure you'll have a free horizon for solar elevations below 10° in the right azimuth is essential. And now is the time to test the location you have in mind as on the evening of 12 August the declination of the Sun will be 14°47' while on April 29 and 30 it will be 14°38' and 14°56', respectively, i.e. 9 arc minutes or 1/3 solar diameter lower or higher. So if you see the low Sun both today and tomorrow (and don't expect any more vegetation or buildings to materialize in the next 3 1/2 months) you can be sure that you can also see the totally or maximally eclipsed Sun on 12 August. (This dress rehearsal idea has already been promoted - e.g. in https://www.rac1.cat/meteo/20260428/341109/dimecres-pots-anticipar-gran-eclipsi-agost-lloc-veura-dia.html - in Spain.)

#Klimaforschende haben das bisherige Worst-Case-Szenario #RCP85 aus neuen #Klimamodelle​n gestrichen.
Grund ist, dass der massive Ausbau von

Scientists have scrapped the worst-case climate scenario – because action is making a difference
Removing the worst-case climate future for Earth isn’t failed science, as climate sceptic Donald Trump claims. It’s a sign climate action has made a difference.

"Great Britain just had a record peak for solar power generation. And there's more to come."
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower

Great Britain just had a record peak for solar power generation. And there’s more to come.
A brief look in to the National Grids recent solar generation and what is to come for Solar in Great Britain.

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On GB/UK Solar PV FiTs and Plug-in Solar (2026-05)
Can you add plug-in solar to an existing system with Feed-in Tariff? #solar #plugInSolar #nanogeneration

2025 erreichte der weltweite Ausbau von #Solar- und #Windkraftanlagen mit 814 Gigawatt einen Höchstwert.
Die neue Kapazität erzeugt rund 1,046 Petawattstunden Strom. Vor allem #Solarenergie

2025 wurden so viele Solar- und Windkraftanlagen wie nie zuvor gebaut
Bei Wind- und Solarenergie wird weltweit weiterhin kräftig zugebaut. Im vergangenen Jahr wurden über 800 Gigawatt neu installiert.

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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

"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.

#Solar #prominences are huge, cool and dense structures suspended in the #corona. Some are also extremely long-lived: They are stable for weeks relying on constant replenishing of fresh …

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In der #stromGedacht App gibt es ein neuen Betrag zu #LastVerschiebung je nachdem wie viel #Solar

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"Coal pollution cuts solar panel output, research finds"
#SolarPower #Pollution #Energy

Coal pollution cuts solar panel output, research finds
Pollution from coal-fired power plants significantly reduces the efficiency of solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, a study led by the University of Oxford and University College London (UCL) has revealed.

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #DreamTime
SOLAR:
🎵 Your Secret
#SOLAR
https://stroomtv.bandcamp.com/track/your-secret

"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.

És hora de pressionar el canvi energetic!!!
#hormuz #solar #mediambient

Self-consistent numerical simulations for the formation and dynamics of solar prominences: #SolarProminence Supply Mechanisms in the Sun’s Corona: https://www.mps.mpg.de/solar-prominences-supply-mechanisms-in-the-sun-s-corona - large amounts of matter need to be lifted into the solar atmosphere to create and sustain the massive plasma structures; new calculations reveal how this is possible.

#Garmin Instinct #Solar Crossover verreckt
Natürlich reichte entkoppeln und neu verbinden nicht. Die Mimose wollte einen kompletten Werksreset!

"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.

In and of itself these bills are a good thing, but it seems bad that that we're essentially letting landlords off the hook and expecting tenants to make this investment in solar power. It should be treated like other appliances, such as ovens and refrigerators, that we expect landlords to provide. Furthermore, it's not apparent that this legislation forces landlords (or HOAs for that matter) to allow for these systems to be installed.

The economic argument for solar power and batteries is overwhelming, for everyone except oil companies.
https://youtu.be/KtQ9nt2ZeGM
Edit: Oh, and watch to the actual end, not the fake ending. The bonus section is also required viewing.

A Deep Generative Model that Uses Physical Quantities to Generate and Retrieve #Solar Magnetic Active Regions: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/1538-4365/ae47d9 -> SwRI harnesses AI to find meaningful matches in solar data: https://www.swri.org/newsroom/press-releases/swri-harnesses-ai-find-meaningful-matches-solar-data

Just realised that installing #solar panels as roofs over motorways and railways would not only aid in climate protection, but might actually be a #DualUse technology.
In #Ukraine, russian drones…

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A look into the “GREGOR Observations Center” GOC at MPS Göttingen during this month’s remote campaign at the GREGOR Solar Telescope, located on Tenerife. Many great active regions and sunspots, but unfortunately clouds obstructed our view. Hoping for better conditions for our August campaign together with Solar Orbiter 🛰️ 🔭🤞
#Sun

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"Slovakia deploys 243 MW of solar in 2025"
#Slovakia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Slovakia deploys 243 MW of solar in 2025
Slovakia’s total solar additions last year fall in line with those seen the prior two years, with cumulative capacity now standing in excess of 1.3 GW.

Ich hab gerade vollgetankt #solar #ev #Energiewende

#SonoSolar bringt eine neue Produktlinie von #Solarmodulen für die #Automobilindustrie auf den Markt.
Die leichten, semi-flexiblen Module ohne Rahmen sind für

Sono Solar bringt Solarmodule für Autos auf den Markt
Das Münchener Unternehmen Sono Solar hat eine Produktlinie von Solarmodulen für Autos angekündigt.

"World’s First Vertical Floating Solar Technology Plant Begins Operation in Germany"
#Germany #SolarPower #Energy

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On Solar DHW, Sunamp, PV Divert
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On Solar DHW, Sunamp, PV Divert
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"Solar-plus-storage could meet 90% of India’s power demand"
#India #SolarPower #Energy

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).

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On Solar DHW, Sunamp, PV Divert
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"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.

Ubiquitous Small-scale Dynamics in the Slow #SolarWind Formation Region Observed by Proba-3/ASPIICS: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/2041-8213/ae469b -> First Proba-3 science - surprisingly speedy solar wind: https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/First_Proba-3_science_surprisingly_speedy_solar_wind

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"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.

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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 -

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

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

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.

"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.

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"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.

Installing Solar PV for Zero-Carbon Electricity @Home (2009) - Does solar PV really work? Does it also make you rich, sexy and smug? #microgen #solar #PV -

Installing Solar PV for Zero-Carbon Electricity @Home (2009)
Does solar PV really work? Does it also make you rich, sexy and smug? #microgen #solar #PV

"Solar on canals reduces water evaporation by 70% and algae growth by 85%"
#SolarPower #Energy

Solar on canals reduces water evaporation by 70% and algae growth by 85%
The 1.6 MW Nexus pilot project in California has demonstrated that solar panels installed over irrigation canals can significantly reduce water evaporation and algae growth by 85%, while also showing operational efficiency.

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"As solar costs plummet, fossil fuels are fast becoming the more expensive option"
#FossilFuels #SolarPower #Energy

Solar now requires less upfront costs than fossil fuels
Electrotech has for a long time been out of reach for low-income countries due to higher upfront costs.

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The seismic diversity of four successive #SolarCycle minima as observed by the Birmingham Solar-Oscillations Network (BiSON): https://academic.oup.com/mnras/article/547/1/stag277/8472642 -> Forty years of data give unique insight into Sun’s inner life: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2026/forty-years-of-data-give-unique-insight-into-suns-inner-life - scientists reveal that even small differences in solar magnetic activity produce detectable changes inside the Sun.

"Türkiye’s solar capacity surpasses 25 GW"
#Turkey #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Türkiye’s solar capacity surpasses 25 GW
Alparslan Bayraktar, Türkiye's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, says 2026 will be a record year for renewables in the country after total deployed solar reached 25,827 MW by the end of January.

"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.

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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

"Solar drying towers could reduce food waste, researcher says"
#SolarPower #Energy #FoodWaste

Solar drying towers could reduce food waste, researcher says
A drying system could rescue surplus or damaged crops before they hit the landfill.

Solar twins in Gaia DR3 GSP-Spec - building a large catalog of #SolarTwins with ages: https://www.aanda.org/articles/aa/full_html/2026/03/aa58913-26/aa58913-26.html -> Our Sun escaped together with stellar “twins” from galaxy center: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1119007

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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 #plugInSolar #nanogeneration

Statistical Overview of Long-lived Active Regions Observed across Multiple Carrington Rotations: #SolarFlare Rates: https://science.nasa.gov/get-involved/citizen-science/volunteers-find-oddly-high-solar-flare-rates/

"Morocco finally unlocks solar self‑consumption"
#Morocco #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Morocco finally unlocks solar self‑consumption
Morocco has published the implementing decree for Law 82‑21, enabling self-producers to consume their own solar power and sell up to 20% of surplus energy back to the grid. The measure, effective 9 June 2026, sets clear tariffs and grid limits.

"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.

"Switzerland to fund research on PV module, battery, heat pump recycling"
#Switzerland #SolarPower #Energy

Switzerland to fund research on PV module, battery, heat pump recycling
The Swiss federal government has launched a funding call for research projects on energy and resource-efficient industrial processes, including the circular economy related to solar modules, batteries, heat pumps and electrolyzers. The deadline to submit pre-proposals is June 30.

"American farmers bet on solar. Then Trump changed the rules."
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

American farmers bet on solar. Then Trump changed the rules.
We tracked how the collapse of federal rural energy support is ending solar projects across farm country — and costing some developers millions they'll never get back.

"Russia adds around 100 MW of solar in 2025"
#Russia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Russia adds around 100 MW of solar in 2025
GlobalData says Russia added an estimated 100 MW of solar last year, taking total installed solar to around 3.1 GW. The consultancy is forecasting annual additions of about 200 MW over the next ten years, taking the country's cumulative solar capacity to 5.3 GW by 2035.

"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.

"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.

"US solar installations reach 43 GW in 2025 despite slowdown"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

US solar installations reach 43 GW in 2025 despite slowdown
Solar accounted for 54% of new US generation capacity in 2025, retaining its position as the top technology for the fifth straight year, while PV and storage together made up 79% of new electrical capacity, according to the latest report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie.

"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.

"US solar generation reaches 385 TWh in 2025 as power demand rises"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

US solar generation reaches 385 TWh in 2025 as power demand rises
US solar generation rose nearly 25% in 2025 to 385 TWh, but rising electricity demand meant fossil generation and overall emissions also increased.

"Heat pumps may help boost residential solar in France"
#France #HeatPumps #Energy #SolarPower

Heat pumps may help boost residential solar in France
The government’s electrification plan, presented last week, includes a goal to double heat pump deployment in France by 2030, potentially benefiting the residential photovoltaic sector.

"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.

"UK approves biggest solar farm as output hits record high"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

UK approves biggest solar farm as output hits record high
The UK Government has approved the 800 megawatt (MW) Springwell Solar Farm, set to become the largest solar power project in the country by generation capacity.

"UK government approves record 800 MW solar plant over local opposition"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

UK government approves record 800 MW solar plant over local opposition
The 800 MW PV project with battery storage has been granted planning approval by the Energy Secretary, despite local councils and campaigners raising objections. Springwell Solar Farm expected to connect to new National Grid substation being built to accommodate flurry of local grid-scale solar projects.

"UK approves biggest solar farm as output hits record high"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #SolarPower

UK approves biggest solar farm as output hits record high
The UK Government has approved the 800 megawatt (MW) Springwell Solar Farm, set to become the largest solar power project in the country by generation capacity.

"Drax deploying solar panels at Scottish hydropower stations"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

Drax deploying solar panels at Scottish hydropower stations
Drax has completed a PV installation at the Glenlee hydropower station in Scotland, marking the first of eight planned solar projects across its hydro sites in Galloway and Lanark.

"Wales first part of UK to mandate solar panels on new buildings"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales #SolarPower

Wales first part of UK to mandate solar panels on new buildings
Updated building regulations will effectively mandate solar for domestic and commercial buildings in Wales from early 2027. The new rules come ahead of England's Future Homes Standard, which is also expected to effectively mandate rooftop solar for new builds.

"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.

"Study finds PV plants reshape land surface conditions, reducing wind speed and increasing soil moisture"
#SolarPower #Energy #Environment

Study finds PV plants reshape land surface conditions, reducing wind speed and increasing soil moisture
A China-based research team conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 147 studies on how solar PV systems alter land surface processes, covering 609 installations worldwide and 11 key climate variables. The results show mixed but mostly significant environmental effects, including reduced wind speed, albedo, and land surface or soil temperatures, alongside increased soil moisture, while air temperature changes remained largely non-significant.

"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.

"Morocco begins construction on 305 MW Noor Atlas solar program"
#Morocco #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Morocco begins construction on 305 MW Noor Atlas solar program
Morocco’s state energy agency and national utility have signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) and begun construction on six Noor Atlas solar plants totaling 305 MW. The project – financed by KfW, the European Investment Bank and Bank of Africa – aims to expand renewables, support local industry and create regional jobs.

"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).

"Estonia deploys 105 MW of solar in 2025"
#Estonia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Estonia deploys 105 MW of solar in 2025
Estonia's cumulative solar capacity reached around 1,430 MW by the end of last year. Year-on-year installations slowed as the country's solar market begins to saturate, with future growth expected to be driven by supplementing solar parks with batteries.

"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.

"France, Spain set solar records in May"
#France #Spain #SolarPower #Energy

France, Spain set solar records in May
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s latest analysis finds the weekly average electricity price was above €100 ($117.45)/MWh in most major European markets last week, bar the Portuguese, French and Spanish markets. 

"Japan adds 5.8 GW of solar in 2025"
#Japan #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Japan adds 5.8 GW of solar in 2025
Estimates indicate Japan added between 5.8 GW and 6 GW of solar last year, likely taking the country past 100 GW of cumulative solar capacity. Last year's installations were led by the commercial and industrial market, while the residential sector also saw increased demand.

"France selects six operators for PV module recycling capacity"
#France #SolarPower #Energy #Recycling

France selects six operators for PV module recycling capacity
France’s solar recycling body has selected Envie 2E, Galloo, Rosi, RVE, and First Solar to manage rising volumes of end-of-life panels, with combined capacity exceeding 45,000 metric tons (MT) per year.

"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.

"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.

"Tunisia issues tender for 300 MW solar plant with 150 MW/540 MWh storage"
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Tunisia issues tender for 300 MW solar plant with 150 MW/540 MWh storage
The country's first solar-plus-storage project will be located on a 400 hectare surface near Kébili, a town in the south of Tunisia and one of the main cities in the Nefzaoua region.

"There are now more than 2 million UK solar installations"
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There are now more than 2 million UK solar installations
March 2026 saw a return to installation volumes not seen since 2012 as rooftop and large-scale deployment drove UK solar to a new milestone. Even greater monthly installation volumes are expected as further government support kicks in.

"India expected to install about 42.5 GW of new solar capacity in 2026"
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India expected to install about 42.5 GW of new solar capacity in 2026
India installed around 37.8 GW of solar capacity in 2025, according to JKM Research. This comprised about 28.6 GW of new utility-scale solar, a 54.6% increase from 2024, and 7.9 GW of rooftop solar, up 72% year on year. Off-grid additions stood at 1.35 GW, compared to 1.48 GW in 2024.