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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.

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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.

Despite the Trump administration's pushback against clean energy, more than two thirds of the solar installations in the United States last year were in states won by the president in the 2024 election, a new report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has found.
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Over two thirds of US solar installations last year were in states won by Trump in 2024

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Despite the Trump administration’s pushback against clean energy, more than two thirds of the solar installations in the United States…

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While much of the energy discussion about Russia revolves around its oil and natural gas sectors, the country is quietly expanding its renewable capacity, a new report by GlobalData has found.
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Russia is quietly turning into a renewable energy powerhouse

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While much of the energy discussion about Russia revolves around its oil and natural gas sectors, the country is quietly…

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Rooftop photovoltaic systems can help make solar power's land use more efficient, a new study by McGill University has found.
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Rooftop photovoltaics can help alleviate solar’s land-use issue, study finds

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Rooftop photovoltaic systems can help make solar power’s land use more efficient, a new study by McGill University has found….

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Repsol has adjusted its targets for renewable capacity by the end of the decade, despite seeing increased income from its Low Carbon Generation business.
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Repsol adjusts 2030 renewable targets, sees increase in low carbon generation income

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Repsol has adjusted its targets for renewable capacity by the end of the decade, despite seeing increased income from its…

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GULF secures $1.9bn loan facility to develop renewable energy projects in Thailand

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Gulf Development Public Company Ltd (GULF) has secured loan facilities worth THB 60 billion ($1.9 billion) to support the development…

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While India reached a milestone in non-fossil fuel power generation last year, the fact that grid operators were forced to curtail renewable generation to preserve system stability indicates the need for greater energy flexibility, Ember has said.
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India’s energy system needs to embrace flexibility, says Ember

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While India reached a milestone in non-fossil fuel power generation last year, the fact that grid operators were forced to…

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Renewables and battery storage are set to account for 99.2% of net new electricity generating capacity in the United States in 2026, a new study by the SUN DAY Campaign has suggested.
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Almost all new electricity generation capacity in the US to come from renewables and battery storage this year

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Renewables and battery storage are set to account for 99.2% of net new electricity generating capacity in the United States…

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Renewable energy set to be the 'dominant growth engine of the economy'
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Wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU last year

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Wind and solar together generated a record 30% of electricity in the European Union in 2025, surpassing electricity derived from…

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MGM Resorts International has announced that it is now powering 100% of the daytime electricity needs of its resorts on the Las Vegas Strip with solar energy.
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MGM Resorts powers Las Vegas properties with solar energy

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MGM Resorts International has announced that it is now powering 100% of the daytime electricity needs of its resorts on…

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Renewable sources were responsible for 25.7% of the total US electricity generation between January and October last year, despite pushbacks from the Trump administration, according to the SUN DAY Campaign.
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Renewable sources provided more than a quarter of US electricity generation in first ten months of 2025

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Renewable energy sources were responsible for 25.7% of the total US electricity generation between January and October last year, despite…

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