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Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025
Apr 20, 2026

Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025

In 2025, global clean energy generation surpassed the increase in electricity demand for the first time. Solar and wind capacity expanded rapidly whil...

Renewable energies overtook global electricity demand last year, led by solar growth in China, India
Apr 20, 2026

Renewable energies overtook global electricity demand last year, led by solar growth in China, India

Renewable energy sources overtook the rise in global electricity demand for the first time in 2025, according to AP News. Solar growth in China and In...

Solar overtakes gas as key source of global energy supply
Apr 20, 2026

Solar overtakes gas as key source of global energy supply

Solar energy has surpassed natural gas as a key source of global energy supply, according to IEA data, marking a historic milestone in the energy tran...

China calls for 'concerted' industry efforts to tackle excess solar production
Apr 20, 2026

China calls for 'concerted' industry efforts to tackle excess solar production

China is urging solar industry players to take coordinated action to address overcapacity in panel manufacturing. As the world's largest solar produce...

IEA: Solar overtakes all energy sources in a major global first
Apr 20, 2026

IEA: Solar overtakes all energy sources in a major global first

The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced that solar energy has surpassed all other energy sources for the first time in a historic global miles...

Engineered wood provides solar power even after the sun goes down
Apr 19, 2026

Engineered wood provides solar power even after the sun goes down

Researchers have developed a new solar energy material made from engineered wood that can generate electricity even after sunset. This innovative mate...

Green in the valley: Israel's abandoned fishponds are turning into a solar goldmine
Apr 19, 2026

Green in the valley: Israel's abandoned fishponds are turning into a solar goldmine

Abandoned fishponds in Israel's Jezreel Valley are being converted into solar energy installations. The innovative project transforms unused land into...

JA Solar secures 400MW deal with Exel Solar to power Mexico's solar growth
Apr 19, 2026

JA Solar secures 400MW deal with Exel Solar to power Mexico's solar growth

Chinese solar manufacturer JA Solar has secured a 400MW module supply agreement with Mexico-based Exel Solar. The deal aims to support Mexico's rapidl...

A 'paradox': Is climate change the biggest threat to renewable energy?
Apr 19, 2026

A 'paradox': Is climate change the biggest threat to renewable energy?

Euronews explores a growing paradox: climate change, which renewable energy aims to combat, is increasingly threatening renewable infrastructure itsel...

Fearing 'Unsustainable' Cost Increases, Pa. Utilities and Lawmakers Move to Curb Payments to Solar Farms
Apr 19, 2026

Fearing 'Unsustainable' Cost Increases, Pa. Utilities and Lawmakers Move to Curb Payments to Solar Farms

Pennsylvania utilities and lawmakers are moving to limit payments to solar farms, citing 'unsustainable' cost increases. The proposed regulatory chang...

This solar drone can fly 5 hours—here's why it could never land again
Apr 18, 2026

This solar drone can fly 5 hours—here's why it could never land again

A newly developed solar-powered drone can remain airborne for up to 5 hours, but its design makes landing nearly impossible. Built to continuously har...

'Industrial scale' solar farms attacked by Greens
Apr 18, 2026

'Industrial scale' solar farms attacked by Greens

The UK Green Party has launched a fierce criticism against large-scale solar farm developments, arguing they damage rural landscapes and agricultural ...