Category:Solar Energy

The United States recorded growth in community solar energy (also known as community solar) during 2024, when a total of 1.7 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity was installed nationwide. This represents an...

Researchers from Linköping University in Sweden have developed a revolutionary method for recycling next-generation solar cells, enabling their reuse without harmful chemicals. This innovation, published in the journal Nature, could solve the...

Solar energy is emerging as a critical component in the planet's transition toward a more sustainable future. However, one of the biggest challenges of this renewable energy source is its inconsistency in...

The center of the North Banat District - Kikinda municipality - has gained another pillar of energy security after the trial operation of the "B2 Sunspot" solar power plant began on Friday,...

After four years of soaring growth, the EU solar sector has hit its first deployment slowdown of the 2020s, dropping from 53 percent growth in 2023 to 4 percent in 2024. This...

The rapid expansion of solar energy in Pakistan, driven primarily by market forces and minimal political support, serves as a valuable example for other developing markets. The drop in solar panel prices,...

To enable additional benefits for agriculture and the energy sector, SolarPower Europe has published a guide on agrisolar, showing through examples how farmers and landowners can benefit from implementing agrisolar projects on...

France has taken another step forward in the development of its solar capacity in 2024. By installing approximately 3.32 gigawatts (GW) of new solar systems in the first nine months, the country...

As the European Union pursues its energy transition and sustainable energy goals, Eurostat data for 2023 reveals the current state of green technology imports and exports, focusing primarily on solar panels, wind...

For the construction and future operation of the "Korlat" solar power plant in Croatia, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a loan of up to 31.6 million euros...

In the municipality of Genk, Belgium, the world’s largest circular and lightweight solar installation was presented, located on the roof of the SABIC company. This unique solar system generates 2,000 MWh of electricity...

In Sărmășag, Sălaj County, the "Sărmășag" solar park has been officially inaugurated, marking a significant step in Romania’s energy transition. The new solar facility, with an installed capacity of 51.4 MW, also includes...

The association SolarPower Europe and the nature conservation organization The Nature Conservancy have released an important document highlighting the role of solar parks in combating climate change and restoring natural habitats. The new...

The trend of increasing solar power capacity is expanding to water surfaces, and one of the largest such projects in Europe is being built in northwestern France. After the project faced financing...

Renewable energy sources like solar are volatile, meaning there is not enough energy production to meet demand when the sun doesn't shine. However, when the sun does shine, solar panels can feed so...

Although solar energy currently available in many countries could meet a significant portion of electricity needs, certain challenges are associated with this energy source. Solar energy is not consistently available. For example,...