Global solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity experienced another record-breaking year in 2025, reaching 647GW in new installations, an 11% increase over the previous year. According to data from the think tank Ember, the combined growth of wind and solar added 814GW to the global grid, with solar significantly outpacing wind. While China remains the dominant force, […]
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The fourteenth edition of Solar Solutions Amsterdam recently concluded at Expo Greater Amsterdam, highlighting a significant transition in the Dutch renewable energy landscape. While solar remains a cornerstone, the event was dominated by energy storage, electric vehicle infrastructure, and green HVAC technologies. This shift reflects a maturing market focused on system connectivity and grid flexibility. […]
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Designer Yizhuo Guo has introduced “Wasteland Nomads,” a bionic tumbleweed system designed to combat desertification through passive robotics. This wind-powered device mimics the natural movement of tumbleweeds to traverse arid landscapes, dispersing seeds when environmental conditions are optimal. Constructed entirely from biodegradable materials, the sower requires no batteries or electronic components, eventually dissolving into the […]
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Major oil corporations have abandoned their previous “greenwashing” tactics in favor of a new narrative centered on energy security and economic pragmatism. According to recent findings from the nonprofit Clean Creatives, companies like ExxonMobil, Shell, and BP are no longer prioritizing a sustainable image. Instead, they are leveraging geopolitical instability and rising energy demands to […]
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The United States offshore wind industry has achieved a significant breakthrough as Vineyard Wind 1, an 800-MW installation, officially completed its physical construction phase. Simultaneously, the 704-MW Revolution Wind project has begun delivering electricity to the New England grid, marking it as the third commercial-scale farm to become operational in the country. Despite recent legal […]
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Researchers from EPFL and CSEM have achieved a significant milestone in renewable energy by developing a triple-junction solar cell with a certified efficiency of 30.02%. This breakthrough surpasses the previous record of 27.1% and marks a major step toward making high-performance photovoltaics industrially viable. By combining a silicon base with two perovskite thin-film layers, the […]
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Physicists at the University of Houston have achieved a significant breakthrough in superconductivity, setting a new record for the highest temperature at which a material can conduct electricity without resistance under ambient pressure. By utilizing a specialized “pressure quenching” technique, the research team developed a material that maintains its superconducting properties at 151 Kelvin (-122 […]
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Tesla has finalized a significant $4.3 billion agreement with LG Energy Solution to secure a steady supply of battery cells for its burgeoning energy storage division. This strategic move focuses on domestic manufacturing at a facility in Lansing, Michigan, to support the production of Tesla’s Megapack systems. By prioritizing American-made lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic […]
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Geopolitical instability and fossil fuel supply disruptions are driving a rapid global shift toward renewable energy as both nations and individuals seek energy independence. Cuba, in particular, has undergone a massive structural change, tripling its solar generation to over 20 percent of its total output in just one year. This transition, fueled by international partnerships […]
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Waaree Energies has officially commenced construction on a massive 10GW solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Representing an investment of approximately INR 62 billion (US$671 million), the 300-acre plant aims to bolster India’s domestic supply chain for critical solar components. This initiative is a cornerstone of the company’s “Waaree 2.0” strategy, which […]
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