Renewables and Efficiency

The world’s solar power capacity has risen dramatically in recent years, as governments have invested in a green transition and energy companies have taken advantage of favourable renewable energy policies. In addition to the growth in utility-scale solar power, more households across a wide range of countries have invested in …

The heads of the three branches of power in Iran unveiled plans to encourage investment made by the private sector in renewable energy solutions. The Supreme Council for Economic Coordination, comprising the heads of Iran’s three government branches, reaffirmed commitment to fostering private sector investment in renewable energy projects. In …

Henrik Andersen, CEO of Danish wind turbine giant Vestas Wind Systems A/S, has issued a stark warning to European policymakers: without stronger and more cohesive industrial strategies, Europe may lose its edge in renewable energy manufacturing to the U.S. and other regions. “Wind is largely a European creation — born …

The UK government is launching its first onshore wind strategy, aiming to deliver up to 29 gigawatts (GW) of onshore wind power by the end of the decade. In the newly minted Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy, the UK has set out more than 40 steps government and industry will take …

The sun is setting on residential solar in the United States as the Trump administration leans toward pulling the plug on clean energy incentives. In a shift in policy, the latest draft of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” omits residential solar lease providers from the Investment Tax Credit. Already, …

OPEC’s second-largest oil producer, Iraq, aims to accelerate solar power development with at least 1,000 small-sized projects over the next three years, a senior government official has said. “Solar energy will be an essential part of the national energy mix by 2030,” Mazhar Mohammed Salih, advisor to the Iraqi Prime …

Brazil is sending a message to the world that it can meet the needs of artificial intelligence (AI) with renewable energy, and the world is listening. The South American nation is flaunting its renewable energy sources and expansive energy grids to court tech companies to set up shop within its …

Researchers around the world are competing to design and scale next generation solar panels. While current photovoltaic solar panels are generally cost-effective and efficient, the sector is always looking to advance, and find even better ways of converting sunlight into clean energy. Solar photovoltaics are on track to be the …

As if China’s solar panels and equipment companies haven’t already been reeling from low product prices and overcapacity, the U.S.-China trade war and the triple-digit tariffs are adding insult to injury to the profitability of the Chinese solar manufacturing industry. All top Chinese solar equipment producers booked losses for the …

The Trump Administration is pushing the International Energy Agency (IEA) to ditch its focus on the energy transition and promotion of renewable energy sources, two sources briefed on recent IEA meetings have told POLITICO. Reports emerged as early as last summer during President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign that if elected, …