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Energy

New study reveals path to reshore solar manufacturing in Europe
29.09.202529.09.2025

New study reveals path to reshore solar manufacturing in Europe

SolarPower Europe has published a new study with Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), revealing [...]
Vattenfall commissions Germany’s largest Agri-PV Park
11.09.2025

Vattenfall commissions Germany’s largest Agri-PV Park

Tützpatz, Germany’s largest combined solar and agricultural farm has been inaugurated. In partnership with Deutsche Telekom [...]
91% of New Renewable Projects Now Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels Alternatives
23.07.202523.07.2025

91% of New Renewable Projects Now Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels Alternatives

New IRENA report confirms cost-competitiveness of renewables; warns of mounting grid integration and financing challenges notably [...]
Renewables Boom Highlights Growing Regional Divide
10.07.2025

Renewables Boom Highlights Growing Regional Divide

Over 70% of renewable energy capacity growth occurred in Asia, while other regions particularly Africa lagged [...]
For the first time ever, Poland generates more energy from renewable sources than from coal!
08.07.202508.07.2025

For the first time ever, Poland generates more energy from renewable sources than from coal!

According to estimates by the Forum Energii think tank, in June, renewable energy sources surpassed coal [...]
World Breaks Renewable Records
24.06.202524.06.2025

World Breaks Renewable Records

But Trade Barriers, MarketUncertainty and Policy Gaps Stall Progress. REN21’s latest report warns that even as [...]
Sales of off-grid solar systems on the rise
07.06.202507.06.2025

Sales of off-grid solar systems on the rise

20 million people improved their energy access through off-grid solar in 2024, according to the new [...]
Green hydrogen from Africa much more costly than previously assumed
03.06.202502.06.2025

Green hydrogen from Africa much more costly than previously assumed

To meet Europe’s demand for green hydrogen, governments and the private sector have high hopes for [...]
Ban fossil fuel heating systems? A way out of the war of beliefs
27.05.202526.05.2025

Ban fossil fuel heating systems? A way out of the war of beliefs

In several industrialised countries, governments are backing away from controversial building energy legislation that sought to [...]
Advanced coatings boost the competitiveness of solar thermal energy
20.05.202518.05.2025

Advanced coatings boost the competitiveness of solar thermal energy

NEWS Researchers at Umeå University have developed new sustainable coatings that improve the performance of solar [...]
AI at the expense of climate protection: energy requirements of data centres will double by 2030
19.05.2025

AI at the expense of climate protection: energy requirements of data centres will double by 2030

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is currently growing rapidly. This growth is accompanied by an [...]
AESOLAR and Fraunhofer CSP develop PV module optimized for partial shading
07.05.202506.05.2025

AESOLAR and Fraunhofer CSP develop PV module optimized for partial shading

The use of photovoltaic modules in urban areas often results in partial shading, which leads to [...]
WWEA Annual Report 2024: A Challenging Year for Windpower
24.04.202524.04.2025

WWEA Annual Report 2024: A Challenging Year for Windpower

Total capacity exceeds 1’174 Gigawatt – 121 Gigawatt added in 2024, slightly less than the last [...]
Wind turbines under water utilise current energy
17.04.202514.04.2025

Wind turbines under water utilise current energy

Strong ocean currents prevail to the west of Cap de la Hague on the English Channel. [...]
World surpasses 40% clean power as renewables see record rise
11.04.202509.04.2025

World surpasses 40% clean power as renewables see record rise

Solar the main driver of renewables growth, with generation doubling in three years. Clean power set [...]
Record-Breaking Annual Growth in Renewable Power Capacity
26.03.202526.03.2025

Record-Breaking Annual Growth in Renewable Power Capacity

With 585 GW of capacity additions, renewables accounted for over 90% of total power expansion globally [...]
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Energy
07.10.2026

Acceptance of Wind Energy: Political Orientation More Important than Urban-Rural Divide

Energy
01.10.202601.10.2026

“Energy-Charts” Data Platform Launches Price Simulator

Energy
03.09.202603.09.2026

Battery Energy Storage Systems: Key to Renewable Power Supply-Demand Gaps

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Energy
31.08.202631.08.2026

Solar output in European countries boosted by up to 17% on hot days, helping to meet higher power demand from heatwaves

Energy
18.08.202618.08.2026

IRENA Study Quantifies Levelized Cost of Electricity for 24/7 Supply

Energy
25.07.202625.07.2026

Global electricity demand growth set to accelerate as power systems adjust to recent shocks

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