Category: News

On 28 April 2025, at 12:33 CEST, the power systems of Spain and Portugal experienced a blackout. A small area in France, close to the border with Spain, was also affected for a limited duration. This page provides consolidated information on the incident, including the affected areas, a preliminary sequence of events, the restoration process, […]

Residential solar is on a downturn, and things may get worse. In a shock for the industry, the latest draft of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” excludes residential solar lease providers from the Investment Tax Credit. A teetering U.S. residential solar industry may now be on the brink of collapse. Faced by macroeconomic challenges […]

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, historically reliant on its vast fossil fuel resources, is now feeling the heat to diversify its energy portfolio. Despite the cost advantages of solar power, the region faces significant sociopolitical and economic hurdles. The MENA region’s solar potential positions it as a significant player in the global […]

Germany has once again demonstrated its leadership in renewable energy by installing 16.2 GW of new solar capacity in 2024, bringing the total to an impressive 99.3 GW by the end of the year. This surge in solar deployment, reported by the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), highlights the country’s steadfast commitment to a sustainable future. […]

(SolarPower Europe By Bethany Meban) The European Union (EU) has marked a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey with a total installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity of 263 gigawatts (GW) as of 2023, positioning it as the world’s second-largest solar power producer. Solar PV now accounts for 9% of the EU’s electricity supply, reflecting […]

August 23, 2024 (pv-magazine by Solcast) According to a recent update from Solcast, a surge in sunshine has led to unprecedented solar generation across Europe this month. The high-pressure system centered over France, Spain, and the Atlantic has resulted in 20% more irradiance than usual, contributing to record-breaking solar outputs across multiple European countries. On […]