The U.S. is set to achieve a record amount of solar capacity additions in 2025, with 12 gigawatts already added in the first half of the year and 21 more expected by year’s end. Solar energy will contribute over half of the anticipated 64 gigawatts of new power capacity, with clean energy projected to deliver […]
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Australia is rapidly transforming its energy landscape with the increasing installation of home batteries alongside solar panels. Over 4 million households have adopted rooftop solar, but as feed-in tariffs diminish, homeowners are seeking solutions to store excess energy generated during the day. The Australian federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries subsidy, which offers a 30% discount […]
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Zambia has launched a groundbreaking solar clinic project under Gavi’s $28 million Health Facility Solar Electrification (HFSE) initiative, aimed at providing renewable energy to health facilities. This initiative targets the electrification of 1,277 clinics across four countries by mid-2026, enhancing health services for 1.3 million people in Zambia. The solar project, inaugurated at the Mwalumina […]
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The Trump administration has issued a stop work order on the nearly completed Revolution Wind offshore wind project, citing national security concerns. This directive affects the Danish company Orsted, which has stated that the project, situated off the coast of Rhode Island, is 80% complete and aims to supply significant amounts of electricity to Rhode […]
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Chinese solar panel manufacturers are experiencing significant financial losses in the first half of the year, primarily driven by overproduction and a supply glut within the market. This downturn is exacerbated by ongoing trade restrictions imposed by the U.S., prompting calls from the Chinese government for producers to reduce outdated production capacity. Producers reel from […]
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China has reached a significant milestone in its solar energy development by surpassing 1 terawatt (TW) of installed solar power capacity. By the end of May 2025, the cumulative capacity was reported at 1.08 TW, showcasing a year-on-year increase of 56.9%. This surge in capacity is largely attributed to a record installation of 92.92 gigawatts […]
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Battery storage is rapidly becoming a key component in the global energy transition, with investments soaring from $1 billion in 2015 to nearly $70 billion today. The European Union’s battery market has also surged, particularly in residential settings, driven by high energy prices and a push for self-sufficiency. However, the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector […]
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Antigua has reinforced its water security by opening a new seawater desalination plant at Ffryes Beach, capable of producing one million imperial gallons of drinking water daily. This facility is part of a Water-as-a-Service agreement between the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) and Seven Seas Water Group, with plans for a second plant to boost […]
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According to pvXchange, solar module prices have reached record lows in August 2025, with high-efficiency products trading below previous benchmarks. A combination of weak demand, reduced government support, and policy shifts favoring fossil fuels poses challenges for the solar market’s long-term expansion in Europe. Despite a temporary recovery in demand in July, there are concerns […]
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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will discontinue funding for solar panels on prime farmland and prohibit the use of foreign-made solar panels in its projects. This decision aims to safeguard farmland availability, which has reportedly become more costly and limited due to subsidized solar farms. Moving forward, funding under the […]
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