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Chinese automotive glass manufacturer Fuyao Glass says it now has mass-production capabilities for vehicle-integrated solar roofs, with PV cells built directly into laminated car glass.
More than 207,000 solar installations have been recorded so far in 2026, already surpassing the previous annual record.
If the current pace continues, Solar Energy UK estimates the UK could reach 300,000 installations this year. ⚡🌱
More than 207,000 solar installations have been recorded so far in 2026, already surpassing the previous annual record.
If the current pace continues, Solar Energy UK estimates the UK could reach 300,000 installations this year. ⚡🌱
Afon Engineering is installing 699 panels with a 329kW capacity, expected to cut its carbon emissions by around 60 tonnes a year.
The project is also forecast to pay for itself within just four years. 🤯
Afon Engineering is installing 699 panels with a 329kW capacity, expected to cut its carbon emissions by around 60 tonnes a year.
The project is also forecast to pay for itself within just four years. 🤯
Vault City Brewing expects the installation to generate 175,400kWh a year, saving almost £33,000 annually on its energy bills.
Over 25 years, that could add up to £820,000+ in savings, while cutting the brewery’s emissions too. 🌱⚡
Vault City Brewing expects the installation to generate 175,400kWh a year, saving almost £33,000 annually on its energy bills.
Over 25 years, that could add up to £820,000+ in savings, while cutting the brewery’s emissions too. 🌱⚡
The Robins Battery Facility can store electricity from a nearby solar farm for up to four hours, releasing it when demand rises.
A great example of how storage can help make renewable energy more flexible and useful. ⚡🌱
The Robins Battery Facility can store electricity from a nearby solar farm for up to four hours, releasing it when demand rises.
A great example of how storage can help make renewable energy more flexible and useful. ⚡🌱
Attacks on the country’s grid have caused widespread outages.
Solar is helping provide a more reliable source of electricity, supporting communities and businesses when the wider grid is under pressure. ⚡🌱
Attacks on the country’s grid have caused widespread outages.
Solar is helping provide a more reliable source of electricity, supporting communities and businesses when the wider grid is under pressure. ⚡🌱
The funding will help 20 local organisations build and control renewable energy, aiming to cut bills and keep more of the benefits of clean power within communities. 🌱🏘
The funding will help 20 local organisations build and control renewable energy, aiming to cut bills and keep more of the benefits of clean power within communities. 🌱🏘
A new report estimates at least £511bn will be needed between now and 2040, with around £137bn expected to come through project finance debt.
A new report estimates at least £511bn will be needed between now and 2040, with around £137bn expected to come through project finance debt.
A report expects 16 tidal and wave energy farms totalling 196MW to be deployed across Europe, with public funding and revenue support helping projects get off the ground.
A report expects 16 tidal and wave energy farms totalling 196MW to be deployed across Europe, with public funding and revenue support helping projects get off the ground.
Great British Energy has launched £30m of funding for community energy and local authority projects, the first wave of its wider £1bn Local Power Plan.
More communities will be able to own and benefit from clean energy. 🌱
Great British Energy has launched £30m of funding for community energy and local authority projects, the first wave of its wider £1bn Local Power Plan.
More communities will be able to own and benefit from clean energy. 🌱
A new report estimates their energy holdings produce 1.5bn tonnes of greenhouse gases a year, while the firms collectively manage $7.3tn in assets.
A new report estimates their energy holdings produce 1.5bn tonnes of greenhouse gases a year, while the firms collectively manage $7.3tn in assets.
The CCC says aviation emissions are already a concern, with emissions in 2025 reaching 37.9 MtCO₂e despite improvements in aircraft efficiency.
The CCC says aviation emissions are already a concern, with emissions in 2025 reaching 37.9 MtCO₂e despite improvements in aircraft efficiency.
One primary school is crowdfunding for solar panels, which could save £175,000+ over 25 years.
Schools partnering with community energy groups is a tried and tested model, helping schools cut energy bills while creating wider community benefits. 🌱⚡
One primary school is crowdfunding for solar panels, which could save £175,000+ over 25 years.
Schools partnering with community energy groups is a tried and tested model, helping schools cut energy bills while creating wider community benefits. 🌱⚡
More than 4,000 miles of new power lines are planned to connect growing amounts of wind and solar power to where it’s needed.
The upgrade could help strengthen energy security and make better use of homegrown renewables 🏡🌱
More than 4,000 miles of new power lines are planned to connect growing amounts of wind and solar power to where it’s needed.
The upgrade could help strengthen energy security and make better use of homegrown renewables 🏡🌱
MSPs have been warned that the growing data centre demand increases pressure on the electricity system.
As data centre demand rises, balancing new electricity demand with clean generation is important. 🌱
MSPs have been warned that the growing data centre demand increases pressure on the electricity system.
As data centre demand rises, balancing new electricity demand with clean generation is important. 🌱
James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston is installing solar panels across some of its buildings to generate green electricity for the hospital.
Another example of solar helping public services cut their reliance on grid power. 🌱⚡
James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston is installing solar panels across some of its buildings to generate green electricity for the hospital.
Another example of solar helping public services cut their reliance on grid power. 🌱⚡
A French trial found that tilting solar panels flat over nectarine trees on frosty nights warmed flower buds by up to 1.7°C.
During a damaging frost, crop injury fell from 35% to 10%, showing how they could help farmers protect crops 🌱⚡
A French trial found that tilting solar panels flat over nectarine trees on frosty nights warmed flower buds by up to 1.7°C.
During a damaging frost, crop injury fell from 35% to 10%, showing how they could help farmers protect crops 🌱⚡
The Yiray Clean Energy Park in New South Wales combines 6.8MW of solar with a 10.5MWh battery, funded in part by 128 community co-owners who invested $1.36 million.
The Yiray Clean Energy Park in New South Wales combines 6.8MW of solar with a 10.5MWh battery, funded in part by 128 community co-owners who invested $1.36 million.
Solar now provides almost 23% of Spain’s electricity, making it the country’s largest power generation technology.
But falling solar prices are putting pressure on new projects, highlighting the growing need for storage and electrification ⚡
Solar now provides almost 23% of Spain’s electricity, making it the country’s largest power generation technology.
But falling solar prices are putting pressure on new projects, highlighting the growing need for storage and electrification ⚡
Your community energy project powers local homes 🏡
Those homes help fund your project 💰
Everyone benefits from the same clean electricity ⚡
That’s Community Power Club.
Your community energy project powers local homes 🏡
Those homes help fund your project 💰
Everyone benefits from the same clean electricity ⚡
That’s Community Power Club.
The government plans to remove barriers to solar panels on apartment balconies, while also supporting energy communities, solar projects and battery storage.
The government plans to remove barriers to solar panels on apartment balconies, while also supporting energy communities, solar projects and battery storage.
Researchers at Nanjing University have developed a perovskite organic tandem solar cell that reached a record 27.35% efficiency.
The cell also retained 80% of its performance after 744 hours of continuous illumination. ⚡
Researchers at Nanjing University have developed a perovskite organic tandem solar cell that reached a record 27.35% efficiency.
The cell also retained 80% of its performance after 744 hours of continuous illumination. ⚡
Analysis highlights the huge amount of untapped solar potential sitting on commercial buildings across the country.
Using existing rooftops more effectively also wouldn't impact any agricultural land. 🌱⚡
Analysis highlights the huge amount of untapped solar potential sitting on commercial buildings across the country.
Using existing rooftops more effectively also wouldn't impact any agricultural land. 🌱⚡
Scientists at NTU have developed a solar-powered device that produces hydrogen from seawater while removing toxic hydrazine from wastewater.
The system uses sunlight to power both processes ⚡🌱
Scientists at NTU have developed a solar-powered device that produces hydrogen from seawater while removing toxic hydrazine from wastewater.
The system uses sunlight to power both processes ⚡🌱
The city council is investing £350,000 in rooftop solar across libraries and community centres, helping cut running costs and carbon emissions.
A great example of public buildings putting their roofs to work. 🌱⚡
The city council is investing £350,000 in rooftop solar across libraries and community centres, helping cut running costs and carbon emissions.
A great example of public buildings putting their roofs to work. 🌱⚡
Across the US, solar and battery projects are helping community centres, health clinics and places of worship stay powered during heatwaves and storms.
Across the US, solar and battery projects are helping community centres, health clinics and places of worship stay powered during heatwaves and storms.