#solar power

Over 3,000 GW of renewable energy is stuck in grid connection queues due to outdated infrastructure, delaying the transition to a clean energy future.

Schneider Electric launches EasyPact Solar MCCB, a high-voltage switchgear solution designed for renewable energy, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Iberdrola and Italian retail group Pam Panorama have signed a solar power purchase agreement (PPA).

With coal retirements looming, Xcel Energy goes all in on thousands of megawatts of new generation.

The Lone Star State saw unprecedented growth in solar power and battery storage capacity in 2024.

RWE has commissioned the Schönau solar PV plant, its first such plant in Saxony.

Taaleri Energia has awarded a firm contract to Sweden’s Eltel AB for the construction of the 129 MWp Hallanvahti solar farm in Finland.

As data centres continue to grow, managing energy consumption becomes increasingly crucial.

The Tampere region in Finland is experiencing a surge in demand for high-power electrical equipment.

This move is part of the PM-KUSUM scheme, aimed at supporting agricultural electricity needs through eco-friendly solutions.

India’s power output growth slowed to its lowest rate since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2024, according to recent data.

UAE-based investment firm Kazar plans to invest $2.5 billion in a hybrid renewable power plant in Egypt’s Zafarana region, in the east of the country.

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has received a letter of intent (LoI) for a 500 MW solar project in Gujarat worth around INR 12 billion ($141 million).

OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) has signed agreements with France’s TotalEnergies for the development of 300 MW of renewable energy projects.

Communities are thinking big and relying on smaller energy systems called microgrids to gain reliable energy autonomy.

Tata Power’s arm Tata Power Renewable Energy has commissioned a 431 MW DC solar project in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh.

This acquisition positions TE Connectivity at the forefront of providing protection systems.

Egypt expects its renewable energy production to increase by nearly 4 GW in the summer of 2025.

This microgrid represents a significant advancement in the integration of renewable energy, energy storage, and electric vehicles.

The company’s FaaS utilises advanced machine learning algorithms to predict renewable energy generation.

This bold initiative is part of Indonesia’s broader strategy to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and transition towards cleaner energy sources.

On track to achieve the 2030 target six years early, with plans to add 1.2 TW of solar and wind capacity.

Vattenfall plans to invest €5 billion ($5.34 billion) in climate-friendly energy products in Germany in the coming years.

As we look to the future, it’s clear that VSC-HVDC technology will continue to play a major role in the power grid.