#solar energy

Researchers at NTU Singapore say they have built semi-transparent perovskite solar cells thin enough for window integration while still delivering unusually high efficiency for devices in this ultrathin class

Enbridge plans to invest $1.2 billion in a Wyoming project that pairs 365 megawatts of solar with a 200-megawatt battery system to help serve Meta data centers under a large-load tariff structure.

China’s Sun Chasing project has begun early demonstrations of wireless power transfer for space-based solar power, including energy beaming over 100 meters and delivery to moving targets.

A Fraunhofer ISE-led project says vehicle-integrated photovoltaics could let passenger EVs in Central Europe generate up to 55% of their annual electricity demand and as much as 80% in Southern Europe, easing pressure on

A brief report line indicates Tesla’s Solar Roof is on life support as the company pivots back toward standard solar panels, signaling another strategic retrenchment in its energy business.

Fresh irradiance analysis from Solcast shows South America’s solar conditions split sharply in April, reinforcing how weather pattern shifts can alter near-term generation expectations across regions.

The International Energy Agency says 2025 delivered the largest global growth in solar ever observed for any energy source, with renewables outpacing demand growth and battery storage surging alongside them.

Bangladesh has introduced a public-private partnership framework that lets renewable energy developers build utility-scale projects on land owned by public agencies, with BPDB serving as contracting authority.

Wind and solar generated 760,000 GWh of US electricity in 2025 — a record 17% share — with utility-scale solar surging 34% year-over-year, according to the Energy Information Administration.

Researchers at LMU Munich have engineered a perovskite solar cell that retains 84% of its efficiency after extreme thermal cycling between -80°C and 80°C, achieving 26% conversion efficiency and opening a path to space-based solar power.

EIA data shows the US electric power sector burned 3% less natural gas in 2025, driven by rapid utility-scale solar and battery storage deployment displacing gas generation across multiple regions.

Ashtrom Renewable Energy has closed a $200 million financing agreement for its El Patrimonio solar project in Texas, adding significant utility-scale capacity to the state's growing clean energy grid.

Polysilicon and wafer prices continue falling in China, with n-type materials down over 6% this week as weak downstream demand pressures the solar supply chain.

Japan has established new national benchmarks for agrivoltaic installations after audits found nearly a quarter of projects reported reduced crop yields.

Swift Solar has acquired Meyer Burger's heterojunction technology IP and manufacturing assets to establish domestic perovskite-silicon tandem solar production.

Researchers developed a transparent superhydrophobic coating that keeps solar panels clean and boosts energy output by 4.75 percent without maintenance.

Research shows TOPCon modules recover from UV-induced degradation through light soaking, with no impact on real-world energy yield.

Longi's new Hi-MO X10 module adds fire-safety features for rooftop solar, addressing hot spot and DC arcing risks.

Italian energy giant Enel has announced a massive €53 billion investment plan spanning 2026 to 2028, with a primary focus on expanding its renewable energy and grid infrastructure activities across Europe and the United States. The company also formalized an 830MW US wind and solar portfolio acquisition.

The cost of long-term renewable energy contracts rose 9% in 2025 and is expected to continue climbing as data centers, manufacturing reshoring, and electrification drive unprecedented electricity demand. Energy storage agreements have emerged as the fastest-growing segment of the clean energy market.