Ireland has reached a significant renewable energy milestone as grid-scale solar generation surpassed the 1 GW threshold for the first time. Data from Eirgrid, the national transmission system operator, confirms that several record-breaking peaks were recorded in mid-April, culminating in a high of 1,133 MW. This surge reflects the rapid expansion of solar farms across […]
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Sunwafe has reached a significant milestone in its goal to establish Europe’s first large-scale silicon ingot and wafer factory by securing land permits for a 30-hectare site in Asturias, northern Spain. The company, which aims for a 20GW annual capacity, also announced the appointment of former GE Capital executive Michael Pinto as CEO. Backed by […]
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Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) have discovered a groundbreaking physical explanation for the high efficiency of perovskite solar cells. Unlike traditional silicon-based solar cells that require ultra-pure structures to function, lead-halide perovskites utilize internal structural “defects” to facilitate charge transport. By identifying a network of “domain walls” that separate opposite […]
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has unveiled a landmark project to develop the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm near the Izu Islands, targeting a 1-gigawatt capacity by 2035. This ambitious initiative aims to supply renewable energy to both the islands and mainland Tokyo, representing a tenfold increase over current global leaders in floating wind technology. […]
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State-owned energy giant Huaneng Group has officially commissioned the 5.43 GW Xiaowan Hydropower–Solar Hybrid Project in Yunnan province, China. This massive renewable energy complex integrates 4.2 GW of existing hydropower with 1.23 GW of newly added solar power capacity. By utilizing a sophisticated “hydro–solar intelligent coordination” system, the facility synchronizes output from 16 different solar […]
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Global electricity generation reached a historic turning point in 2025 as renewable energy sources officially surpassed coal for the first time. According to a new report from energy think tank Ember, clean energy now accounts for nearly 34% of the world’s power, with solar power emerging as the leading renewable source, overtaking wind. While solar […]
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The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully launched its “Kakushin” Rising mission, deploying eight small satellites into a sun-synchronous orbit 540 km above Earth. A standout among these is a 10-cm CubeSat featuring a unique reflectarray antenna that utilizes origami principles to expand to 25 times its stowed size once in space. This mission aims […]
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The European Commission is significantly tightening its policy regarding Chinese inverter manufacturers, moving to exclude “high-risk” suppliers from projects receiving EU funding. Citing national security and the protection of critical infrastructure, the Commission aims to prevent potential foreign interference in power grids. These restrictions will apply to initiatives financed through the European Investment Bank and […]
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The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida, has successfully doubled its solar energy capacity through a strategic rooftop upgrade that utilizes its existing footprint. By replacing aging equipment with high-efficiency SolarEdge technology and Hanwha Q CELLS modules, the 2.2-megawatt project enhances power generation for the massive venue without requiring additional space. Beyond technical […]
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The United Kingdom’s energy transition reached a significant milestone as solar generation surpassed 15 GW for the first time, accounting for nearly half of the nation’s electricity at its peak. This surge coincided with a historic decline in gas-fired power and a record-breaking share of zero-carbon energy on the grid. To manage this increasing volatility […]
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