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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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87% increase in global photovoltaic capacity recorded last year

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Global photovoltaic capacity increased by 87% in 2023, compared to the previous year, according to a new report from SolarPower Europe.

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Renewable energy capacity needs to accelerate to achieve 2030 goals, says IRENA

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Renewable energy capacity needs to accelerate at an annual rate of 16.4% between now and 2030 in order for COP28 targets to be achieved.

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Energy transition slowed last year, study clams

3 years ago3 years ago4 mins

The energy transition away from fossil fuels slowed last year, a study from consultancy firm L.E.K. Consulting has claimed.

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Renewables provided 41% of the EU’s electricity in 20222

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Renewable energy sources provided 41.2% of the gross energy consumption of the European Union in 2022.

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85% of small businesses planning sustainability projects this year

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Some 85% of small businesses say that they plan to invest in sustainability projects during 2024, with energy efficiency a priority.

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Britvic increases reliance on solar energy in UK operations

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Britvic has signed an agreement with Atrato Onsite Energy, which will provide 75% of the electricity used to make its soft drinks.

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Norway is Europe’s ‘greenest’ country, study finds

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Norway is Europe’s ‘greenest’ country, a study by solar panel manufacturer Hemsol has found.

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Green energy provider GoldenPeaks Capital completes financing for Polish solar projects

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Green energy provider GoldenPeaks Capital (GPC) has announced it has completed the financing of a portfolio of solar projects in various locations across Poland.

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German businesses increase investment in climate protection by 74%

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German businesses invested around €4.15 billion in solutions to reduce emissions or promote more sustainable resource use in 2021.

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