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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.

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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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The European Union imported some €14.6 billion worth of green energy products from non-EU countries in 2024, new data from Eurostat has revealed.
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EU imported €14.6 billion worth of green energy products last year

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The European Union imported some €14.6 billion worth of green energy products from non-EU countries in 2024, new data from…

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Global renewable energy capacity is expected to more than double by 2030, the International Energy Agency has said in its Renewables 2025 report, however it has scaled back its end-of-decade growth expectations due to policy changes in the United States and China.
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IEA scales back renewable energy forecast to 2030

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Global renewable energy capacity is expected to more than double by 2030, the International Energy Agency has said in its…

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Germany's renewable power capacity is projected to reach 509.9 gigawatts (GW) by 2035, which represents a CAGR of 9.7% between 2024 and 2035, a new report by GlobalData has found.
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Germany’s renewable power capacity set to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% to 2035

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Germany‘s renewable power capacity is projected to reach 509.9 gigawatts (GW) by 2035, which represents a CAGR of 9.7% between…

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Renewables contributed more to global electricity than coal in the first half of 2025, marking a "crucial turning point" in the world's energy mix, Ember has said.
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Renewables overtake coal for the first time in global electricity mix

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Renewables contributed more to global electricity than coal in the first half of 2025, marking a “crucial turning point” in…

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Snacking giant Mars, Incorporated has signed a 'Renewable Acceleration' contract with GoldenPeaks Capital, to support its goal of sourcing 100% renewable electricity across its European operations.
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Mars signs Renewable Acceleration contract with GoldenPeaks Capital

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Snacking giant Mars, Incorporated has signed a ‘Renewable Acceleration’ contract with GoldenPeaks Capital, to support its goal of sourcing 100%…

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The European Commission has announced a €545 million funding package to accelerate Africa's clean energy transition.
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European Commission steps up funding for renewable energy projects in Africa

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The European Commission has announced a €545 million funding package to accelerate Africa‘s clean energy transition. The package, which was…

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