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Renewable energy is generated from naturally replenishing sources such as solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal energy and sustainable biomass. Unlike fossil fuels, renewable energy produces significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions and plays a central role in the transition to a low-carbon economy. As governments and businesses work towards net zero targets, investment in renewable energy has become a key driver of decarbonisation, energy security and long-term corporate sustainability.

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Related topics: renewable energy, solar energy, wind energy, hydropower, geothermal energy, biomass, clean energy, energy transition, decarbonisation, net zero, battery storage, energy efficiency, power purchase agreements (PPAs), climate policy, greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable infrastructure, corporate sustainability and ESG reporting.

Total Energies and Holcim have inaugurated what they say is Europe's largest floating solar power plant dedicated to self-consumption, in Obourg, Belgium.
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TotalEnergies, Holcim inaugurate Europe’s largest floating solar power installation

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TotalEnergies and Holcim have inaugurated what they say is Europe’s largest floating solar power plant dedicated to self-consumption, in Obourg,…

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Renewable energy accounted for 47.3% of the European Union's electricity in 2025, new data from Eurostat has found.
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Renewable energy accounted for close to half Europe’s electricity last year

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Renewable energy accounted for 47.3% of the European Union’s electricity in 2025, new data from Eurostat has found. This marks…

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €260 million investment in Ireland's solar energy sector, including a €100 million project finance loan to Dolmen Solar, a subsidiary of Power Capital Renewable Energy.
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European Investment Bank backs €260 million solar investment in Ireland

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €260 million investment in Ireland’s solar energy sector, including a €100 million…

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Global renewable energy installed capacity is set to expand rapidly over the coming years, doubling from 4.1TW in 2025 to 8.4TW by 2031, according to new analysis from GlobalData.
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Global renewable energy installed capacity to double by 2031

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Global renewable energy installed capacity is set to expand rapidly over the coming years, doubling from 4.1TW in 2025 to…

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Ireland now boasts 8 GW of installed onshore renewable electricity generation capacity, which represents a 'major milestone' in the country's clean energy transition, the government has said.
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Ireland hits renewable electricity generation capacity milestone

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Ireland now boasts 8 GW of installed onshore renewable electricity generation capacity, which represents a ‘major milestone’ in the country’s…

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The Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) has launched a five-point Renewables Action Plan, which urges governments to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy solutions in response to global energy price shocks.
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Global Renewables Alliance launches plan to accelerate renewable energy deployment

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The Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) has launched a five-point Renewables Action Plan, which urges governments to accelerate the deployment of…

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Germany reported a 17.4% increase in solar energy generation in 2025, to 70.1 billion kWh, a new record high, new data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) has found.
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Germany reported record solar electricity production last year

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Germany reported a 17.4% increase in solar energy generation in 2025, to 70.1 billion kWh, a new record high, new…

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Despite the Trump administration's pushback against clean energy, more than two thirds of the solar installations in the United States last year were in states won by the president in the 2024 election, a new report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has found.
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Over two thirds of US solar installations last year were in states won by Trump in 2024

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Despite the Trump administration’s pushback against clean energy, more than two thirds of the solar installations in the United States…

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While much of the energy discussion about Russia revolves around its oil and natural gas sectors, the country is quietly expanding its renewable capacity, a new report by GlobalData has found.
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Russia is quietly turning into a renewable energy powerhouse

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While much of the energy discussion about Russia revolves around its oil and natural gas sectors, the country is quietly…

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Europe added 19 GW of new wind energy capacity in 2025, as well as investing €45 billion in projects that are set to be developed over the coming years, new data from WindEurope has found.
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Europe added 19.1 GW of wind energy capacity in 2025

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Europe added 19 GW of new wind energy capacity in 2025, as well as investing €45 billion in projects that…

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