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FERC: Renewables made up 88% of new US power generating capacity in 2025
According to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data, renewable energy sources comprised 88% of new power generating capacity added in the Un...
Renewables cover over 50% of German electricity consumption in Q1
Germany achieved over 50% renewable energy share in electricity consumption during Q1 2025. Led by wind and solar power, this milestone demonstrates r...
Plug-in solar is coming – how dangerous is it and is it worth it?
Portable solar panels that plug directly into electrical outlets are entering the market. Users can generate power by simply plugging into sockets wit...
Europe's outdated grid risks clean energy projects being 'stranded'
Europe's aging electricity grid poses critical challenges for clean energy projects. Outdated infrastructure is preventing new renewable energy facili...
Renewables grew to almost 50% of global electricity capacity in 2025 after solar boost
According to an exclusive Reuters report, renewable energy sources reached approximately 50% of global electricity generation capacity in 2025, driven...
Solar energy could be key to making sustainable aviation fuel
New research shows solar energy could play a critical role in producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The technology aims to reduce aviation sector...
Jersey States makes it harder to build solar panels on farm land
Jersey's parliament has approved new regulations restricting solar farm installations on agricultural land. The decision redefines the balance between...
Europeans rush to buy solar and heat pumps as energy bills soar
European citizens are accelerating their shift to solar panels and heat pump systems due to rising energy costs. Homeowners seeking to reduce energy b...
Scientists achieve 'impossible' solar efficiency in renewables breakthrough
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough efficiency level in solar panel technology that was previously considered theoretically impossible. The new d...
Virginia legislature passes balcony solar bill
Virginia's legislature has approved a new bill facilitating solar panel installation on apartment and residential balconies. The law enables renters a...
Mantis Space emerges from stealth with $10 million for solar-power constellation
Mantis Space secured $10 million in seed funding for a solar-power constellation project designed to beam energy from space to Earth. The company aims...
Solar panels to be installed on public buildings
Solar panels are planned to be installed on public buildings in the UK. The government aims to mount solar energy systems on public facilities like sc...