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The solar superpower: China added more solar power than the rest of the world combined in 2025

In 2025, solar power had its biggest year ever, and one country was behind most of it. China alone added 336 terawatt-hours (TWh) of new solar power, which is more than every other region in the world put together. This single number shows just how fast China's clean energy push…

The Times of India · Jun 14

Solar energy Generates More Electricity Than Coal in The U.S. for First Time Ever

Once the dominant source of U.S. electricity, coal has steadily lost market share due to competition from cheaper natural gas, renewable energy expansion, aging power plants, and environmental regulations.

International Business Times · Jun 12

‘Coal power has lost its status’: Solar power outstrips coal in US despite Trump's attacks

States won by Trump in the 2024 election accounted for 74 per cent of all solar capacity installed in the first quarter of 2026.

Euronews · Jun 10

Clean energy saved EU €51 billion in 2025 by cutting fossil fuel imports - as solar leads the way

Investing in renewables has also ensured greater energy security at a moment when the war on Iran is destabilising supplies and forcing up costs.

Euronews · May 30

EU powerhouses like Germany ‘on track’ to miss 2030 emissions goal while Spain may smash its target

Time is running out for EU powerhouses to change their ways, or risk missing legally-binding commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Euronews · May 28

Neolithic treasures and sparkling seas on Orkney – all for £2 bus fares

A new cap on bus fares in the Highlands and islands makes exploring this stunning archipelago in Scotland a breeze

The Guardian - UK · May 27

Interior Sec Burgum Mocked In Congress After Warning Solar Panels 'Produce Zero Electricity' When The Sun Goes Down

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum faced criticism for ignoring battery storage during a congressional hearing, fuelling debate over US energy policy and solar reliability.

International Business Times UK · May 14

Price shocks from the Iran war power solar sales in energy-hungry Asia

Panicked consumers in hard-hit Asia are turning to rooftop solar power as costs climb due to the Iran war

The Independent UK · May 13

‘Wake-up call’: methane emissions from Australian coalmines more than double official estimates, report finds

International Energy Agency findings show government must commit to rapid cuts in emissions of greenhouse gas, climate experts say

The Guardian - AU · May 4

Dune-esque, record-breaking solar city puts Türkiye first place in the renewables race

Experts say the nation is fast becoming a renewable pioneer for the region.

Euronews · May 4