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- 1Japan Turns Abandoned Golf Courses Into Solar FarmsβShort on Land, Japan Is Building Solar Farms on Old Golf Courses
Japan is converting disused golf courses into large-scale solar farms as the country struggles to find open land for renewable energy. With mountainous terrain, limited flat space and growing pressure to cut emissions, developers see retired golf facilities, many closed after declining demand, as ready-made sites with existing grid access for solar panels.
- 2California studies solar panels over irrigation canalsβΌWhat California is learning from solar panels built over irrigation canals
California is testing and evaluating solar panels built over irrigation canals, an approach that generates renewable energy while shading water and reducing evaporation. Early lessons from pilot projects are offering insight into how the technology performs at scale, and the findings are drawing attention as the state weighs ways to expand clean energy and conserve water at the same time.
- 3China First Country to Surpass 1,000 GW of Solar CapacityβChina Becomes the First Country in the World to Surpass 1,000 GW of Solar Power Capacity. https://www. renewable-energy-
China has become the first country in the world to surpass 1,000 gigawatts of installed solar power capacity, a milestone underlining the scale of its renewable energy buildout. Observers are highlighting the achievement as evidence of the pace of China's clean energy expansion and its lead over other major economies in solar deployment.
- 4Renewables and carbon removal fall short of 2030 climate targetsβGlobal renewable energy expansion faces a 0.9 terawatt (TW) shortfall by 2030, while carbon dioxide removal (CDR) capaci
New analysis warns global renewable energy deployment is on track to miss targets by 0.9 terawatts by 2030, while carbon dioxide removal capacity lags by 1.2 billion tons per year by 2035. Commenters say the gap shows current pledges and policies are insufficient to meet Paris Agreement goals, urging faster permitting, investment and scaled-up removal technologies.
- 5UNECE urges greener defaults for sustainable energy choicesβCut the hassle, introduce greener defaults and make sustainable energy choices easier, urges UNECE
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe is calling on governments and energy providers to remove friction from sustainable energy decisions by introducing greener default options and simplifying how consumers and businesses choose clean energy. The message is that convenience and behavioural design matter as much as technology in cutting emissions.
- 6Proparco and Santander back 467MW solar project in PeruβProparco, Santander finance Grupo Enholβs 467MW solar PV project in Peru
Grupo Enhol has secured financing from Proparco and Santander for a 467MW solar PV project in Peru. The deal marks a significant investment in the country's renewable energy capacity, adding large-scale solar generation. The project is expected to strengthen Peru's energy transition and is drawing attention as one of the region's notable recent clean-energy financings.
- 7Qair secures β¬37.9 million for Chad hybrid solar projectsβQair secures β¬37.9 million financing for Chadβs hybrid solar projects
French renewable energy company Qair has secured β¬37.9 million in financing to develop hybrid solar projects in Chad. The funding will support solar installations paired with other generation capacity in a country where reliable electricity access remains limited. The deal marks a significant clean energy investment in one of the world's least electrified nations and reflects growing investor interest in African renewable infrastructure.
- 8Fossil Fuel Industry Keeps Shifting Goalposts on RenewablesβThe Fossil Fuel Industry Keeps Shifting the Goalposts How denial tactics have evolved as renewable energy succeeds... Th
Commentators are revisiting how fossil fuel advocates have repeatedly moved the goalposts on renewable energy as clean power keeps outperforming their predictions. A cited example: during an Australian Senate debate on renewable energy in February 2013, Barnaby Joyce dismissed solar reaching 5% as something that would 'never happen' β a target since passed. The argument is that climate denial tactics have evolved from rejecting renewable energy's feasibility to downplaying its rapid success.
- 9First Solar Shares Rise After KeyBanc UpgradeβFirst Solar Shares Rise After KeyBanc Removes Underweight Rating
Shares of First Solar rose after KeyBanc removed its underweight rating on the solar panel maker. The move by the brokerage signaled a more neutral or positive stance on the company, prompting investors to buy the stock. First Solar, a major US-based solar manufacturer, has been closely watched amid shifting policy and demand dynamics in the clean energy sector.
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First Solar stock is climbing today, prompting questions about what is driving the move. Traders and market watchers are trying to identify whether the gains stem from company news, sector momentum, or broader clean-energy optimism. No specific catalyst has been confirmed, leaving the reasons behind the rise a matter of speculation among investors.
- 11KeyBanc upgrades First Solar, citing limited downsideβFirst Solar upgraded at KeyBanc as valuation limits downside
KeyBanc has upgraded its rating on First Solar, telling clients that the solar panel maker's current valuation limits further downside risk. The call comes as investors weigh the outlook for US solar manufacturers amid shifting policy and demand conditions. Analysts' comments suggest the stock's recent weakness has already priced in much of the negative news.
- 12Massachusetts startup unveils versatile new solar-powered boatβMassachusetts startup floats a versatile new solar boat
A Massachusetts startup has unveiled a new solar-powered boat designed to be versatile in its uses. The company is floating the vessel as a clean-energy alternative on the water, adding to growing interest in electrified and solar marine transport. Details about the boat's specifications, performance and intended markets remain limited in early coverage.
- 13Connecticut clears no-permit plug-in solar, but kits may not exist yetβConnecticut will allow no-permit plug-in solar, but the 1,200-watt kits may not exist yet
Connecticut has moved to allow residents to install plug-in solar panels of up to 1,200 watts without a permit, a step meant to cut red tape and make small-scale home solar easier to adopt. The catch is that certified kits meeting that wattage threshold may not yet be on the market, so the rule could precede the products it is meant to cover.
- 14Pittsburgh green advocates launch group solar panel purchaseβGreen advocates organize group buy of solar panels for Pittsburghers to save on energy bills
Green advocates in Pittsburgh have organized a group-buy program for solar panels, allowing residents to pool their purchasing power to lower installation costs and reduce energy bills. The initiative aims to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for everyday households in the city, as communities look for practical ways to cut household expenses amid rising energy prices.
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A judge has ruled to restore funds that allow a solar program in Gary, Indiana to reopen. The decision returns money that had been cut, letting the community solar initiative move forward again. Details about the parties involved and the reasoning behind the initial funding cut remain limited, but the ruling is being reported as a win for solar access in the city.