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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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Solnet Group completes three onsite solar installations for Amazon in Germany

4 months ago4 months ago3 mins

Solnet Group has installed three onsite solar projects at Amazon sites across Germany, in Achim, Sindelfingen and Gattendorf. The projects,…

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Tigo Energy has unveiled a new energy storage system for the European residential market, the GO Battery.
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Tigo Energy unveils new residential energy storage system

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Tigo Energy has unveiled a new energy storage system for the European residential market, the GO Battery. According to the…

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Energy transition firm Pinergy has announced plans to install more than 40MWp of commercial solar projects across Ireland over the next three years, and has appointed a new head of commercial development, Philip Connor (pictured), to oversee this expansion.
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Pinergy to install over 40MWp of commercial solar projects across Ireland

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Energy transition firm Pinergy has announced plans to install more than 40MWp of commercial solar projects across Ireland over the…

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TotalEnergies and Masdar have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2 billion joint venture aimed at expanding renewable energy capacity in nine countries across Asia.
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TotalEnergies, Masdar sign agreement to expand renewable energy across Asia

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TotalEnergies and Masdar have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2 billion joint venture aimed at expanding renewable energy…

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New solar, wind and battery capacity additions 'swamped' those of fossil fuels and nuclear power in the United States last year, according to a review of Energy Information Administration (EIA) data by the SUN DAY Campaign.
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Trump administration has ‘utterly failed’ to halt the growth of renewables, says SUN DAY Campaign

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New solar, wind and battery capacity additions ‘swamped’ those of fossil fuels and nuclear power in the United States last…

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The UK government has announced that 'plug-in' solar panels will be available in retailers within months, offering households an opportunity to reduce their energy bills and reliance on fossil fuels.
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UK to make ‘plug-in’ solar panels available within months

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The UK government has announced that ‘plug-in’ solar panels will be available in retailers within months, offering households an opportunity…

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Statkraft has activates two solar projects in Ireland, at Clonfad and Irishtown, taking its total installed solar capacity in the country to over 560 MW.
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Statkraft activates two major solar projects in Ireland

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Statkraft has activated two solar projects in Ireland, at Clonfad and Irishtown, taking its total installed solar capacity in the…

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Total Energies and Holcim have inaugurated what they say is Europe's largest floating solar power plant dedicated to self-consumption, in Obourg, Belgium.
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TotalEnergies, Holcim inaugurate Europe’s largest floating solar power installation

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TotalEnergies and Holcim have inaugurated what they say is Europe’s largest floating solar power plant dedicated to self-consumption, in Obourg,…

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Renewable energy accounted for 47.3% of the European Union's electricity in 2025, new data from Eurostat has found.
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Renewable energy accounted for close to half Europe’s electricity last year

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Renewable energy accounted for 47.3% of the European Union’s electricity in 2025, new data from Eurostat has found. This marks…

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €260 million investment in Ireland's solar energy sector, including a €100 million project finance loan to Dolmen Solar, a subsidiary of Power Capital Renewable Energy.
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European Investment Bank backs €260 million solar investment in Ireland

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €260 million investment in Ireland’s solar energy sector, including a €100 million…

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