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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.

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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Last year, 47.4% of the net electricity generated in the European Union came from renewable energy sources, new data from Eurostat has revealed.
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47.4% of the electricity generated in the EU last year came from renewable energy

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Last year, 47.4% of the net electricity generated in the European Union came from renewable energy sources, new data from…

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Enerparc AG has announced it has secured funds to support the construction of a 400 MWp pipeline of ground-mounted solar PV projects in Germany.
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Enerparc secures financing package for solar developments in Germany

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Enerparc AG has announced it has secured funds to support the construction of a 400 MWp pipeline of ground-mounted solar…

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Renewable sources accounted for close to half of the total electricity production in the Netherlands last year, new data from Statistics Netherlands has found.
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Electricity production from renewable sources rose 10% in the Netherlands last year

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Renewable sources accounted for close to half of the total electricity production in the Netherlands last year, new data from…

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The U.S. solar industry installed 50 gigawatts of new capacity last year, the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology in over two decades, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
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U.S. solar industry sets new record for installations

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The U.S. solar industry installed 50 gigawatts of new capacity last year, the largest single year of new capacity added…

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Renewable energy provider Sungrow has unveiled one of Sweden's first hybrid solar parks, in Halmstad.
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Sungrow unveils hybrid solar park in Halmstad

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Renewable energy provider Sungrow has unveiled one of Sweden‘s first hybrid solar parks, in Halmstad. The hybrid solar park, developed…

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