Despite a political environment favoring fossil fuels, clean energy has overwhelmingly dominated the expansion of the U.S. power grid in 2025. Data through November reveals that renewable sources and battery storage accounted for 92 percent of all new electricity-generating capacity added this year. This robust growth continues despite the current administration’s efforts to promote coal […]
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China’s solar manufacturing sector has encountered a significant turning point, with polysilicon and wafer production recording their first annual declines in over a decade. According to the China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA), this downturn in the upstream supply chain occurred even as downstream segments like solar cell and module manufacturing continued to expand. These mixed […]
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Oxford United Football Club has secured local council approval for a landmark project to build the United Kingdom’s first all-electric stadium. The innovative venue, set to be constructed on a five-hectare site north of Oxford, will be powered entirely by renewable energy, featuring over 3,500 square meters of solar panels on its roof. Designed to […]
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Ethiopia has embarked on a pioneering green transportation initiative, becoming the first country in the world to ban the import of non-electric vehicles. The policy, introduced in January 2024, aims to drastically cut the nation’s reliance on expensive foreign fuel and curb significant CO2 emissions. This move is powered by the country’s expanding renewable energy […]
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Researchers in Switzerland have developed a fully biodegradable printed circuit board (PCB) from wood pulp, a common waste product from biorefineries. This innovation, created at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Material Science and Technology (Empa), offers a sustainable alternative to the non-recyclable plastics currently used in most electronics. The new material matches the performance of […]
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A Virginia-based startup, Overview Energy, has secured $20 million in funding to develop a system for beaming solar power from orbit to Earth around the clock. The company plans to use a constellation of satellites to collect constant sunlight and transmit it via near-infrared lasers to existing solar farms on the ground. This approach aims […]
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The European Commission has unveiled a new set of grid reforms, a move strongly supported by the trade association Energy Storage Europe. Central to the proposal is a shift from the traditional ‘first-come-first-served’ approach for grid connections to a ‘first-ready-first-served’ system, designed to fast-track mature projects. The European Grids Package aims to streamline permitting, enhance […]
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The European Union has officially classified solar inverters as a high-risk technology within its new Economic Security Doctrine, highlighting significant concerns over cybersecurity and supply chain vulnerabilities. This designation, which has been praised by European solar manufacturers, stems from the continent’s heavy reliance on a single foreign country for these critical components. The doctrine signals […]
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The language of the text is English. A new study highlights the significant financial advantages for farmers who integrate solar power generation with their agricultural activities. Research from the Boston Consulting Group and BayWa r.e. demonstrates that agrivoltaics can generate substantial long-term profits, providing the necessary capital for farmers to transition to more sustainable and […]
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A new generation of lightweight, glass-free solar modules is opening up vast new surfaces for renewable energy generation. Service provider Osnatech has expanded its portfolio by partnering with manufacturer Euronergy, complementing its existing collaboration with Sunman. These innovative solutions are designed for installation on roofs and facades with low load-bearing capacity, such as industrial buildings […]
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