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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.

The Rockefeller Foundation has announced new efforts to accelerate access to clean, affordable energy for communities living near coal-fired power plants in developing countries, under its Coal to Clean Credit Initiative (CCCI).
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Rockefeller Foundation announces new efforts to accelerate energy transition projects

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The Rockefeller Foundation has announced new efforts to accelerate access to clean, affordable energy for communities living near coal-fired power…

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Solar and wind energy already generate enough electricity to power the global motor vehicle industry, if the global gasoline fleet were entirely electric, a new study by Ember has found.
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Solar and wind already generate enough electricity to power global motor vehicle fleet

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Solar and wind energy already generate enough electricity to power the global motor vehicle industry, if the global gasoline fleet…

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Wind energy provided 35% of Ireland's electricity in September 2025, a new record for the month, Wind Energy Ireland has revealed.
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Ireland needs an energy policy that goes beyond wishful thinking, say engineers

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Ireland‘s stated target of decarbonising the electricity sector and the wider energy sector by 2050 is based more on aspiration…

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Sports company Puma has said that nine out of every ten products it now produces is made from recycled or certified materials.
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Puma produces 9 out of 10 products from recycled or certified materials

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Sports company Puma has said that nine out of every ten products it now produces is made from recycled or…

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Global corporate funding in the solar energy sector totalled $4.8 billion in the first quarter of this year, according to new data from Mercom Capital Group.
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Corporate funding in the solar sector totalled $4.8bn in Q1

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Global corporate funding in the solar energy sector totalled $4.8 billion in the first quarter of this year, according to…

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Clean energy sources supplied more than 40% of global electricity generation in 2024, a new report by Ember has found, following 'record growth' in renewables, particularly solar.
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Clean energy supplied more than 40% of global electricity last year

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Clean energy sources supplied more than 40% of global electricity generation in 2024, a new report by Ember has found,…

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Polyvantis has announced the commissioning of a major solar energy project at its Weiterstadt manufacturing facility in Germany, with a new installation that will produce around 3.3 GWh of clean energy.
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Polyvantis announces major solar energy project in Germany

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Polyvantis has announced the commissioning of a major solar energy project at its Weiterstadt manufacturing facility in Germany, with a…

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EON.UK has announced that it has signed an agreement to fully acquire Eco2Solar, a residential solar firm that works alongside property developers and new-build housing projects.
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E.ON UK announces takeover of residential solar firm

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E.ON UK has announced that it has signed an agreement to fully acquire Eco2Solar, a residential solar firm that works…

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German football club Borussia Dortmund has signed a deal with PV module manufacturer JA Solar, which will see a solar energy system installed on the roof of its stadium, Signal Iduna Park.
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Borussia Dortmund signs solar deal for roof of stadium

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German football club Borussia Dortmund has signed a deal with PV module manufacturer JA Solar, which will see a solar…

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Global renewable energy capacity rose 15.1% to 4,448 GW by the end of last year, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has found.
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Global renewable energy capacity rose 15.1% last year

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Global renewable energy capacity rose 15.1% to 4,448 GW by the end of last year, a new report by the…

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