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Solar Panels and Heat Pumps Becoming Standard in New Homes in England
The United Kingdom has announced a rooftop solar revolution, as the government revealed that from this autumn, new residential buildings will be required to have solar panels installed. Ministers stated they will publish the Future Homes Standard, and have so…
China Surpasses Wind and Solar Targets Ahead of Schedule – What Comes Next in Its Energy Transition?
China has entered a pivotal phase of its energy transition, according to a new analysis by the international think tank EMBER. In 2024, the country surpassed its 2030 renewable energy targets by installing a record 278 GW of solar power…
Switzerland Tests Solar System Between Railway Tracks
Swiss startup Sun-Ways has officially launched the first removable solar power plant installed between active railway tracks. This marks a significant step toward full integration of solar technology into railway networks, with the potential for both national and international expansion.…
Solar Energy Leads the Way to Achieving the Goal – Tripling Renewables by 2030
In the newly published Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2025–2029 by SolarPower Europe, for the first time, the forecast horizon has been extended to 2030. This moment is recognized as a key turning point in achieving global climate goals,…
Strategically Placed Solar Panels Do Not Disrupt Agriculture – Food and Electricity on the Same Plot
Instead of choosing between food production and electricity generation, farmers could potentially benefit from both, as confirmed by a new study from Michigan State University. It is not necessary to convert entire arable lands into solar farms; instead, panels can…
Turkey’s Solar and Wind Potential on the Rise
The combined share of wind and solar energy in Turkey’s electricity generation reached 18 percent last year, according to Ember’s Turkey Electricity Review 2025, published for the fourth consecutive year, which analyzes electricity generation and consumption data. The increase in…
K2 Systems presents new façade systems
K2 Systems, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of photovoltaic mounting systems, is expanding its portfolio of façade systems and presenting the new K2 PerfoRail M. This clever solution allows PV modules to be installed on concrete facades with existing…