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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.

Solar energy generation rose by 37% in India in the April to June 2026 quarter, supplying more than 10% of the country's electricity for the first time, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
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Solar energy generation rises by more than a third in India

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Solar energy generation rose by 37% in India in the April to June 2026 quarter, supplying more than 10% of…

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TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of Shell's onshore renewables business in Europe, which comprises 4GW worth of renewable energy assets.
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TotalEnergies acquires Shell’s onshore renewables business in Europe

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TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of Shell’s onshore renewables business in Europe, which comprises 4GW worth of renewable energy assets….

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Global football powerhouse Real Madrid has announced a global strategic partnership with ELITE Solar, with the Singapore-based firm becoming the club's official solar panel provider, as well as an official partner.
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Read Madrid signs clean energy partnership with ELITE Solar

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Global football powerhouse Real Madrid has announced a global strategic partnership with ELITE Solar, with the Singapore-based firm becoming the…

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The acceleration of the renewable energy transition in Italy will require improvements in permitting, grid access, and system flexibility, GlobalData has said in a new analysis.
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Italy’s renewable energy transition reliant on faster grid and permitting reforms

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The acceleration of the renewable energy transition in Italy will require improvements in permitting, grid access, and system flexibility, GlobalData…

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India's renewable energy sector is set to experience 'transformational' growth between 2027 and 2030, as new hybrid solar and battery storage projects come on stream, a new report by GlobalData has suggested.
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India’s renewable energy sector set for ‘transformational’ growth

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India’s renewable energy sector is set to experience ‘transformational’ growth between 2027 and 2030, as new hybrid solar and battery…

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Renewable electricity generation recorded its fastest growth to date in 2024, increasing by 9.8%, compared to 1.4% for non-renewable generation, new data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has revealed.
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Renewable electricity generation recorded its ‘fastest growth ever’ in 2024

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Renewable electricity generation recorded its fastest growth to date in 2024, increasing by 9.8%, compared to 1.4% for non-renewable generation,…

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The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) has announced a $30 million senior secured corporate loan to Hassan Allam Utilities, to support a 1,000 MW solar and 660 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Egypt.
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EAAIF backs one of Africa’s largest solar and storage projects

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The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) has announced a $30 million senior secured corporate loan to Hassan Allam…

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Renewable energy installer Geo Green Power has announced it is consolidating its domestic solar offering into what it believes to be a 'best-in-class' package.
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Geo Green Power revamps its domestic solar offering to provide increased long-term value for customers

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Renewable energy installer Geo Green Power has announced it is consolidating its domestic solar offering into what it believes to…

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Some 45.5% of the electricity generated in the European Union came from renewable sources in the first quarter of this year, according to new data from Eurostat.
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Close to half of EU electricity came from renewable sources during Q1 2026

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Some 45.5% of the electricity generated in the European Union came from renewable sources in the first quarter of this…

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Renewable energy set to be the 'dominant growth engine of the economy'
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Renewables supplied close to a third of US electricity in the first four months of this year

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Renewable energy supplied close to a third (30%) of electricity in the United States during the first four months of…

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