Solar Energy

The International Energy Agency (IEA) said global energy demand growth slowed to 1.3% in 2025, while electricity demand rose by around 3%, more than twice the overall rate, with Solar PV emerging as the largest contributor to global energy...

The global clean energy narrative is undergoing a subtle but significant shift. While land-based solar has dominated capacity additions over the past decade, a quieter transformation is unfolding across reservoirs, lakes, and industrial water bodies. Floating solar, often referred...

State-owned energy major GAIL (India) is advancing plans to invest Rs 3,294 crore in a 600 MW solar power project in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant step in its renewable energy expansion strategy. The development highlights the company’s intent...

Germany has introduced an updated grid standard that significantly broadens the scope for plug-in photovoltaic installations, allowing larger systems to be deployed without requiring an electrician. The regulatory revision, embedded in VDE-AR-N 4105:2026-03, is expected to accelerate adoption by...

HELIUP raises €16 million to accelerate the industrialization of its lightweight solar panels for the building sector’s energy transition HELIUP, a French industrial deeptech company specializing in lightweight photovoltaics, announces the successful closing of a €16 million funding round aimed...

Transforming the way electricity is moved across continents, digital safety tools transmission projects are redefining the boundaries of workplace protection. By leveraging real-time data, mobile connectivity, and sophisticated imaging, utility companies can now manage complex high-voltage infrastructure with unprecedented visibility and a significantly reduced risk profile.

Zelestra and EDP have signed an agreement introducing Spain’s first retrofit-based solar-plus-storage power purchase structure, marking a shift in how renewable assets are managed as flexibility becomes increasingly critical. The Solar Storage Retrofit approach focuses on upgrading operational assets,...