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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.

Solar thermal company Naked Energy has announced the opening of a new office in Madrid, marking its entry into Spain and Portugal.
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Naked Energy announces expansion into Spain and Portugal

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Solar thermal company Naked Energy has announced the opening of a new office in Madrid, marking its entry into Spain…

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The Australian government has announced a new electricity initiative, the 'Solar Sharer' programme, which will provide households with free solar energy for at least three hours every day, regardless of whether they have rooftop solar panels.
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Australia to provide households with three hours of free solar power every day

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The Australian government has announced a new electricity initiative, the ‘Solar Sharer’ programme, which will provide households with free solar…

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The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) has announced that the word's largest rooftop solar power facility is now under development, as part of a partnership between industrial holding company Foulath Holding and Yellow Door Energy.
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World’s largest rooftop solar power facility to be developed in Bahrain

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The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) has announced that the word’s largest rooftop solar power facility is now under development,…

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The acceleration of the green energy sector has outpaced the expectations of the Paris Agreement, a new report by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has said.
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Momentum in green energy sector has outpaced Paris Agreement expectations: ECIU

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The acceleration of the green energy sector has outpaced the expectations of the Paris Agreement, a new report by the…

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Solar power and battery storage were the leading sources of new electricity capacity in the US over the past year, the Sun Day Campaign has said, citing data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
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Solar, battery storage capacity see significant growth in the US

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Solar power and battery storage were the leading sources of new electricity capacity in the United States over the past…

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Wind energy provided 35% of Ireland's electricity in September 2025, a new record for the month, Wind Energy Ireland has revealed.
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Wind energy hit a September record in Ireland last month

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Wind energy provided 35% of Ireland‘s electricity in September 2025, a new record for the month, Wind Energy Ireland has…

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NEPI Rockcastle inaugurates Romania’s largest photovoltaic facility

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NEPI Rockcastle, which is the largest owner and operator of shopping centres across Central and Eastern Europe, has inaugurated Romania’s…

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Tech giant Apple has announced that it is 'significantly expanding' its renewable energy capacity across Europe, with the development of large-scale solar and wind farms in Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, and Romania.
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Apple to expand renewable energy capacity across Europe

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Tech giant Apple has announced that it is ‘significantly expanding’ its renewable energy capacity across Europe, with the development of…

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Rome-based renewable energy startup Terawatt has commenced the construction of its first solar photovoltaic project, located in Monte San Vito, in the province of Ancona.
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Terawatt commences construction of first solar photovoltaic project

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Rome-based renewable energy startup Terawatt has commenced the construction of its first solar photovoltaic project, located in Monte San Vito,…

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AEG Europe has signed a new energy supply agreement with Ecotricity that will see its UK venues, including The O2, Eventim Apollo, Watford Colosseum and others, powered entirely with renewable energy.
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AEG signs deal to supply UK venues with renewable energy

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AEG Europe has signed a new energy supply agreement with Ecotricity that will see its UK venues, including The O2,…

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