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Solar energy harnesses the sun’s radiation to generate electricity or heat using technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and solar thermal systems. As one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy sources, solar power is helping businesses and governments reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. Falling technology costs, improved efficiency and growing investment have made solar energy a key pillar of global decarbonisation efforts.

SustainabilityOnline brings you the latest developments in solar, including solar power generation, photovoltaic technology, energy storage, clean energy investment, corporate renewable energy strategies and evolving policy and regulation. We explore how organisations are increasing solar capacity, improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions and integrating renewable electricity into their operations. We also examine developments in battery storage, grid infrastructure, sustainable finance, industrial decarbonisation and the role of solar energy in achieving net zero ambitions.

Related topics: solar energy, solar power, solar photovoltaic (PV), solar panels, solar thermal energy, renewable energy, clean energy, battery storage, energy transition, decarbonisation, greenhouse gas emissions, renewable electricity, energy efficiency, climate policy, sustainable infrastructure, net zero, corporate sustainability and ESG reporting.

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Renewable energy growth unevenly distributed, says IRENA

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has said that despite renewable energy capacity growing by more than 15% last year,…

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The heatwaves that hit Europe in late June and early July led to a 14% surge in daily power demand, according to analysis by energy think tank Ember.
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European heatwaves increase daily power demand by up to 14%

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

The heatwaves that hit Europe in late June and early July led to a 14% surge in daily power demand,…

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China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has unveiled a 60,000-square-metre 'floating' photovoltaic project, located near Qingdao in Shandong Province.
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Sinopec unveils floating photovoltaic project in China

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has unveiled a 60,000-square-metre ‘floating’ photovoltaic project, located near Qingdao in Shandong Province. The…

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The European Union saw a 3.4% increase in renewable energy supply last year, compared to 2023, to around 11.3 million terajoules, according to Eurostat data.
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European Union sees 3.4% increase in renewable energy supply

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

The European Union saw a 3.4% increase in renewable energy supply last year, compared to 2023, to around 11.3 million…

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Cargill has set what it describes as a 'new global benchmark for more sustainable cocoa supply chains', following an overhaul of its cocoa supply structure.
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Cargill overhauls global cocoa supply chain

1 year ago11 months ago4 mins

Cargill has set what it describes as a ‘new global benchmark for more sustainable cocoa supply chains‘, following an overhaul…

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Ireland exceeded its 2024 targets for home energy upgrades, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has said, with nearly 54,000 properties retrofitted last year.
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Ireland exceeded home energy upgrade targets in 2024

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

Ireland exceeded its 2024 targets for home energy upgrades, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has said, with nearly…

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Rome-based renewable energy startup Terawatt has commenced the construction of its first solar photovoltaic project, located in Monte San Vito, in the province of Ancona.
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Share of renewable electricity in the EU fell in Q1 2025

1 year ago1 year ago2 mins

Some 42.5% of net electricity generated in the European Union came from renewable sources in the first quarter of 2025,…

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Renewable energy firm Sungrow has fitted out what it says is one of the world's northernmost solar PV facilities, located just 100 kilometres south of the Arctic Circle in Finland.
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Sungrow powers one of the world’s northernmost solar facilities

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

Renewable energy firm Sungrow has fitted out what it says is one of the world’s northernmost solar PV facilities, located…

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Türkiye's renewable energy capacity is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 17.1% between 2024 and 2035, GlobalData has said.
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Türkiye’s renewable energy capacity set to grow at a CAGR of 17.1%

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

Türkiye’s renewable energy capacity is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 17.1% between 2024 and 2035,…

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The effect of large-scale solar farms on nearby property values is the subject of a new report by researchers at Virginia Tech, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Effect of large-scale solar farms on property value explored in new report

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The effect of large-scale solar farms on nearby property values is the subject of a new report by researchers at…

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