Global Solar Installations Hit Record High In 2025 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

Oahu Solar Potential Far Exceeds Island Energy Needs Oʻahu possesses the solar capacity to generate more than double its projected annual electricity needs for a fully electrified economy. A recent analysis reveals that by utilizing rooftops, agricultural lands, and particularly

US Wind And Solar Hit Record Electricity Share Wind and solar power reached a historic milestone in 2025, accounting for 17% of total U.S. electricity generation. This represents a significant leap from two decades ago, when these renewable sources contributed less than 1% of

Poland To Build Largest Solar Complex In Europe Poland is set to become home to Europe’s largest solar energy complex following the announcement of a massive 722 MW project in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska has secured the engineering, procurement, and

Europe Faces Looming Solar Panel Waste Crisis Europe faces a looming waste crisis as its solar recycling infrastructure fails to keep pace with the rapid expansion of renewable energy. A recent study by the University of Murcia and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre

UK Government Fast Tracks DIY Solar For Renters The British government is fast-tracking the deployment of plug-in solar panels, with plans to make these systems available in retail stores within the coming months. This initiative aims to provide renters and apartment owners with

Saudi Arabia Solar Record Trails Vision 2030 Goals Saudi Arabia achieved a historic milestone in its energy transition by installing approximately 7.8 GW of solar capacity last year, bringing its cumulative total to over 12.4 GW. Despite this record-breaking expansion, analysts

Crusoe Expands AI Data Center Using EV Batteries Data center developer Crusoe and Redwood Energy have announced a significant expansion of their off-grid computing facility in Sparks, Nevada, which utilizes repurposed electric vehicle batteries for power. The project will grow

Renewables And Storage Eclipse Fossil Fuels In US The United States is witnessing a massive shift in its power sector as renewable energy and battery storage begin to eclipse traditional fossil fuels. Recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reveals that

US Interior Refunds Billion To Cancel Offshore Wind The U.S. Department of the Interior has finalized an unusual agreement to refund nearly $1 billion to TotalEnergies, a French multinational energy firm, to cancel its offshore wind development rights in the Atlantic. The deal

Waymo Surpasses 500,000 Weekly Paid Robotaxi Rides Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle division, has reached a major operational milestone by surpassing 500,000 paid weekly trips. This achievement marks a significant acceleration for the company, which has managed to double its

Water Scarcity Drives Global Transition To Electric Desalination Global water scarcity is driving a massive transition in desalination technology, shifting from traditional thermal processes to electricity-powered systems like reverse osmosis. As population growth and climate

Agrivoltaic Systems Prove Economically Competitive With Traditional Solar A recent industry analysis challenges the perception that agrivoltaic systems are prohibitively expensive compared to traditional ground-mounted solar installations. While a previous German study

World First Flexible Perovskite Solar Roof Tile Unveiled The Dutch research organization TNO, in collaboration with thin-film specialist ASAT, has unveiled a pioneering solar roof tile featuring flexible perovskite technology. This innovation marks the first time a curved

Malaysia Hits Record Solar Capacity Amid Rapid Growth Malaysia has significantly expanded its renewable energy footprint, reaching a total cumulative solar capacity of 5,777 MW by the end of 2025. Data from the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme

New Electrochemical Method Turns Wood Waste Into Fuel Researchers have developed a groundbreaking electrochemical method to transform lignin, a notoriously resilient component of plant matter, into high-value chemicals and fuels. By utilizing a palladium-on-carbon catalyst and

PM Surya Ghar Achieves 9.56GW Rooftop Solar Milestone India has achieved a significant milestone in its renewable energy transition, installing 9.56GW of rooftop solar capacity through the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Since its inception in early 2024, the initiative has

New Electrolyte Powers Lithium Metal Batteries In Extreme Cold Researchers from Nankai University and the Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources have developed a groundbreaking hydrofluorocarbon electrolyte that enables lithium-metal batteries to reach an energy density of

Daniel Craig Leads BYD European Luxury EV Debut BYD is enlisting cinematic icon Daniel Craig to spearhead the European launch of its high-end Denza Z9 GT, a luxury electric shooting brake designed to redefine performance standards. Boasting a revolutionary “Flash Charging”

Germany Launches 475 MW Renewable Energy Innovation Tender Germany’s Federal Network Agency, the Bundesnetzagentur, has officially opened the first round of its 2026 Innovation Tender, seeking 475 MW of renewable energy capacity. This auction encourages technological diversity