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International Day of Clean Energy: From Global Vision to Everyday Solar Reality
The International Day of Clean Energy, observed every year on 26 January, highlights how deeply energy systems shape our economies, soc...
Photovoltaic Moss Grown for the First Time: Solar Ivy Produces 0.5 W per Leaf for Decades
Solar innovation is no longer limited to rooftops, carports, or ground-mounted power plants. A new concept known as Solar Ivy introduce...
200 Million Homes Powered by Endless Daylight? Inside the Vision of the World’s First Satellite Solar Power Plant
Solar power has already transformed rooftops, factories, and utility-scale energy systems across Europe and beyond. But what if solar e...
Goodbye to Traditional Solar? The “Rainbow Serpent” Imagines a New Kind of Solar Power
At first glance, the Rainbow Serpent looks like a work of futuristic public art rather than an energy system. A giant, transparent, spi...
Running Non-Stop for Over 40 Years: Switzerland’s Forgotten Solar Panel That Redefines PV Longevity
Solar panel warranties typically promise 25 years of performance, subtly implying that photovoltaic systems are designed to last roughl...
China and the EU Reach Agreement on Electric Vehicles Amid Trade Tensions
China and the European Union have reached a key agreement in their long-running trade dispute over the export of Chinese-made electric ...
Belgium’s Former Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten Appointed CEO of WindEurope
WindEurope has announced the appointment of Tinne Van der Straeten, Belgium’s former Minister of Energy, as its new Chief Executive Off...
Why Financial Risk Is the Real Challenge for Battery Storage in Europe
As battery energy storage systems (BESS) move from pilot projects to core electricity infrastructure across Europe, the conversation ar...
Slovenia Again Relies on Statistical Transfers to Meet Renewable Energy Targets
Slovenia has once again turned to a statistical transfer mechanism to meet its national renewable energy target, opting to purchase ren...
One of Eastern Europe’s Largest Battery Storage Systems Goes Live in Bulgaria
Bulgaria has taken a decisive step toward becoming a regional power-balancing hub in South-East Europe. A 202 MW / 500 MWh battery ener...