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"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.

"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.

"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.

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

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

"Japan finances 130 MW solar project in Tunisia"
#Japan #Tunisia #SolarPower #Energy

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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).

"Denmark deploys 1.55 GW of solar in 2025"
#Denmark #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Denmark deploys 1.55 GW of solar in 2025
Denmark had a record year for solar deployment last year, with new additions led by an uptick in ground-mounted, utility-scale solar. Cumulative capacity now stands at around 6.3 GW.

"Brazil targets 107 GW of solar by 2035 under energy plan"
#Brazil #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Brazil targets 107 GW of solar by 2035 under energy plan
Brazil has opened consultations on its PDE 2035 energy plan, which projects 107 GW of solar by 2035 – including 78 GW of distributed generation – with battery storage reaching 7 GW, or 2% of the power mix.

"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.

"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.

"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.

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

China to See Solar Capacity Outstrip Coal Capacity This Year

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"India installs record 36.6 GW of solar in 2025"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India installs record 36.6 GW of solar in 2025
India added 36.6 GW of solar capacity in 2025, up 43% from the previous year, with large-scale projects accounting for 81% of installations, according to Mercom India.

"Cambodia to permit 30 MW of rooftop solar systems"
#Cambodia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Cambodia to permit 30 MW of rooftop solar systems
Cambodia has set a 30 MW allocation window for rooftop solar this year, with large-scale electricity consumers required to seek approval for installations from the country’s electricity authority. 

"Colombia deploys 333 MW of PV in 2025"
#Colombia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Colombia deploys 333 MW of PV in 2025
The country's cumulative installed PV capacity reached 1.59 GW at the end of December, according to new figures released by the Colombian administrator of the wholesale energy market.

"Burundi switches on solar at five health facilities"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Burundi switches on solar at five health facilities
A United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-led initiative has installed hybrid solar-plus-storage systems at five health facilities in Burundi. A second phase of the scheme, due for completion this year, will power an additional nine district hospitals.

"Spain hits 50 GW solar milestone"
#Spain #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

Spain hits 50 GW solar milestone
Spain’s installed solar capacity reached 50 GW in early 2026 after adding about 8.7 GW in 2025, according to grid operator Red Eléctrica de España (REE).

"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.

"A new Ohio bill could be a de facto statewide ban on solar and wind"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

A new Ohio bill could be a de facto statewide ban on solar and wind
The state is mulling a bill that calls for all new generation to be “affordable, reliable, and clean” — but its strained definitions would exclude…

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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 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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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).

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"Tunisia issues tender for 300 MW solar plant with 150 MW/540 MWh storage"
#Tunisia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

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

China to See Solar Capacity Outstrip Coal Capacity This Year

"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.

"Iraq’s largest solar project enters trial operation"
#Iraq #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables
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Iraq’s largest solar project enters trial operation
Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity says an initial 61 MW from the first unit of a planned 1 GW solar project has commenced. The project is being developed across four 250 MW units, with final commissioning currently scheduled for 2028.

"100 UK schools cut bills with solar funded by Great British Energy"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

"Moldova installs 315 MW of solar in 2025"
#Moldova #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Moldova installs 315 MW of solar in 2025
Moldova had a record year for solar deployment last year, taking cumulative capacity to 710 MW. There is now just under 1 GW of renewables installed in the country.

"US adds 26.6 GW of solar in 2025 as renewables dominate"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

US adds 26.6 GW of solar in 2025 as renewables dominate
Solar and wind accounted for nearly 90% of all new utility-scale generating capacity added to the US grid through December 2025, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

"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.

"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.

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

"China’s Fossil Fuel Emissions Dropped Last Year as Solar Boomed"
#China #FossilFuels #SolarPower #Energy

China's Fossil Fuel Emissions Dropped Last Year as Solar Boomed

"Greece to open applications for 130 MW agrivoltaics plan"
#Greece #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Greece to open applications for 130 MW agrivoltaics plan
Greece’s distribution grid operator will begin accepting applications for agrivoltaic systems on March 4, marking the first step in implementing a new law targeting 130 MW of capacity nationwide.

"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.

"Italy, Spain set solar records in March"
#Italy #Spain #SolarPower #Energy

Italy, Spain set solar records in March
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting finds the weekly average electricity price fell across most major European markets last week as gas prices dropped. Solar energy production increased in southern Europe, helping Portugal and Spain to record their lowest daily average prices since 2024 and 2013 respectively.

"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.

"Latvia deploys 258 MW of PV in 2025"
#Latvia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Latvia deploys 258 MW of PV in 2025
With Latvia’s cumulative solar capacity reaching 920 MW by end of 2025, the Latvian Renewable Energy Alliance says the 1 GW threshold may now have been surpassed. The country also appears on track for a record year in solar deployment this year, as some of the largest projects in the pipeline materialize. 

"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.

"UK solar hits 21.8 GW"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

UK solar hits 21.8 GW
State support for solar should result in a record year for PV deployment in the United Kingdom, with strong provisional January data putting market on a good footing. Pipeline of CfD plants due in 2026 plus ramping up of support for rooftop set the stage for accelerated capacity additions.

"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.

"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.

"Survey finds 85.8% of Canadians support agrivoltaics"
#Canada #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables…

Survey finds 85.8% of Canadians support agrivoltaics
Canadian researchers conducted the first nationwide survey on public attitudes toward agrivoltaics, finding strong support across provinces with 85.8% of respondents in favor, although preferences varied by configuration. Opposition mainly stemmed from resistance to change, aesthetic concerns, and lack of awareness, highlighting the need for public education and updated policy frameworks to enable wider adoption.

"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.

"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.

"India installs 7.1 GW of rooftop solar in 2025, residential demand surges"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India installs 7.1 GW of rooftop solar in 2025, residential demand surges
Residential consumers drove 76% of India’s rooftop solar growth last year under the PM Surya Ghar program, pushing total capacity to 20.8 GW.

"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.

"Poland adds 3.6 GW of solar in 2025"
#Poland #SolarPower #Environment #Renewables

Poland adds 3.6 GW of solar in 2025
Poland's cumulative solar capacity reached 24.8 GW by the end of 2025, with last year's growth led by C&I and large-scale installations.

"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.

"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.

"Ireland adds 1 GW of solar in 2025"
#Ireland #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

Ireland adds 1 GW of solar in 2025
Ireland reached 2,345 MW of installed solar capacity by December 2025, more than tripling installed capacity since 2023, according to Solar Ireland data. The country's development pipeline has currently reached 1.7 GW.

"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.

"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.

"UK solar deployment hits 22 GW as more large projects commissioned"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

UK solar deployment hits 22 GW as more large projects commissioned
Government data reveals 2.5 GW of new solar added in 12-months period, the fastest pace for a decade. Deployment expected to accelerate as pipeline of utility-scale projects grows and subsidy support for residential installations kicks in.

"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.

"South Korea targets 2,500 community solar cooperatives by 2030"
#SouthKorea #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

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.

"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.

"Australia to fund national solar panel recycling pilot"
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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.

"Saudi Arabia adds around 7.8 GW of solar in 2025"
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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.

"Slovakia deploys 243 MW of solar in 2025"
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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.

"ACME Solar signs 190 MW hybrid PPA with SECI in India"
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ACME Solar signs 190 MW hybrid PPA with SECI in India
ACME Solar Holdings has signed 25-year 190 MW wind-solar hybrid power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) requiring 50% annual capacity utilization factor and 80% daily peak supply obligation.

"Africa’s installed PV capacity estimated above 63 GW"
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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"
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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"
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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.