Solar Energy
Saudi Arabia Set to Fall Short of Its 130 GW Renewable Energy Target
Doral Renewables Closes Financing for 430 MWac Solar Project in Texas
Doral Renewables announces the financial close of the Cold Creek Solar + Storage project in Texas, a 430 MWac plant paired with 340 MWh of storage, with MUFG as lead arranger.
CRE Proposes Adapting Support Scheme for Large Photovoltaic Installations with Storage
Meralco PowerGen Begins Delivering 85 MW Solar to Luzon Grid in Philippines
Researchers Develop Transparent Superhydrophobic Coating for Solar Panels without PFAS
Waaree Solar Americas Invests $30 Million in Polysilicon Producer United Solar
Obrist Group Banks on Gigaplants to Power Europe with Solar Methanol
Obrist Group proposes to the European Union to build large methanol production facilities in Africa and the Middle East, powered by solar energy available at 0.88 cents per kilowat
TOPCon Modules Naturally Recover from UV Degradation Without Production Loss
Researchers from Nanchang University and Trina Solar demonstrate that TOPCon solar modules withstand ultraviolet-induced degradation through spontaneous recovery under natural ligh
LONGi Launches Fire-Resistant Hi-MO X10 Solar Module for Chinese Residential Rooftops
On March 9, LONGi unveiled a fire-resistant version of its Hi-MO X10 photovoltaic module, certified Class A by TÜV Rheinland, aimed at reducing fire risks in rooftop solar installa
Shell Targets 50 GW of Renewables, Eni 15 GW and Enbridge 2,173 MW
Shell, Eni and Enbridge are stepping up renewable energy investments. The first targets 50 GW of capacity, Eni aims for more than 15 GW by 2030 through Plenitude, while Enbridge ha
Trina Solar and Nanchang University Demonstrate UV Resilience of TOPCon Modules
Researchers from Nanchang University and Trina Solar confirm that TOPCon photovoltaic modules display metastable resilience to ultraviolet-induced degradation, with no impact on re
Involtics Launches Four GTSI Hybrid Inverters with 97.8% Efficiency for Residential Use
Indian company Involtics is commercializing its GTSI series of single-phase hybrid inverters in four power ratings from 3 to 6 kW. These devices combine solar panels, batteries and
The Netherlands Set Record Electricity Generation at 132 Billion kWh in 2025
In 2025, the Netherlands achieved record electricity generation at 132 billion kWh, with 49% from renewable sources. Exports surged 25%, driven by demand from Germany and Belgium.
FÖS Report: Gas Generation Costs Triple Those of German Renewables
Electricity from natural gas plants would cost between €0.35 and €0.67/kWh including externalities, compared with less than €0.10/kWh for wind and solar, according to a FÖS study.
Novar Secures €160 Million from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for 1.4 GW Target
Novar has closed a €160 million financing round, with an option bringing the total to €260 million, provided by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. The company targets 1.4 GW of op
Trina Solar Confirms Recovery of TOPCon Modules After Accelerated UV Degradation
Researchers from Nanchang University and Trina Solar confirm that TOPCon solar modules recover their performance after ultraviolet exposure, with no impact on actual energy product
FÖS: Gas-Powered Electricity Costs Two to Three Times More Than Renewable Backup Solutions
A study by the FÖS commissioned by Green Planet Energy reveals that electricity produced by gas power plants in Germany costs two to three times more than renewable backup solution
Netherlands Establishes Record Electricity Production and Exports in 2025
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the country generated 132 billion kWh of electricity in 2025, 10% higher than in 2024. Renewables accounted for 49% of the mix, while exp
Wales Mandates Renewable Energy Production on New Buildings from March 2027
Wales will become the first UK nation to mandate renewable energy production in new buildings, with rules taking effect on March 4, 2027.
Chinese Researchers Demonstrate TOPCon Solar Module Resilience Against UV Radiation
Researchers from Nanchang University and Trina Solar demonstrate that TOPCon solar modules automatically recover from UV-induced degradation with no impact on real-world energy pro

