Hungary has unexpectedly become the world leader in the proportion of its electricity derived from solar power, according to a recent analysis. The report, from the think tank Ember, shows that the Central European nation generated nearly a quarter of its electricity from solar panels in 2024, surpassing the former ...

Greece is launching a new program to install 130 MW of agrivoltaic capacity, aiming to merge solar energy production with farming. The initiative will offer a EUR 65 per MWh tariff to support projects, which are capped at 200 kW each with a 10 MW limit per region. To qualify, ...

The language of the text is English. A new system designed to 3D print massive solar arrays directly in space could revolutionize how future spacecraft are powered. The German company Dcubed is developing the technology, named ARAQYS, to address the high costs and physical constraints associated with launching conventional solar ...

European leaders and technology experts are issuing a stark warning: Europe has a narrow, two-year window to establish a leading role in perovskite solar technology or risk repeating the past failure of ceding the entire silicon solar panel industry to Asia. At a recent industry event, key figures stressed that ...

The rapid and large-scale deployment of solar energy infrastructure, sometimes referred to as a "solar storm," is transforming the global approach to renewable power. These massive projects, some involving as many as 20 million photovoltaic units, are capable of generating electricity on par with conventional power plants. A prime example ...

A new flashlight featuring a sodium-ion battery is addressing the common issue of power failure in extreme cold, a significant limitation for conventional lithium-ion cells. This device, currently in its crowdfunding phase, is engineered to maintain stable performance in temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius (-40 degrees Fahrenheit). It ...

A new report from Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) reveals a dramatic surge in the self-consumption of solar power among households and businesses. Driven by soaring electricity prices and the widespread adoption of battery storage, the amount of self-generated solar electricity used on-site has more than tripled ...

A pioneering California initiative, known as Project Nexus, is testing the placement of solar panels over irrigation canals to simultaneously generate clean energy and conserve vast amounts of water. With a state investment of $20 million, the project aims to address both water scarcity and renewable energy goals. Early projections ...

A pioneering carbon capture system has been commercially deployed on a cargo ship, marking a significant step in decarbonizing the maritime industry. Developed by UK-based startup Seabound, the technology is installed on the cement carrier UBC Cork. It captures CO2 emissions from the vessel's exhaust and converts them into calcium ...