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Ecotech

Solar panels promise farmers a lifeline. But who gets the profits?

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Europe News

Bulgaria's battery boom pays off as drought hits power plants

Low administrative hurdles, a receptive market for clean energy and EU funding are among the reasons expert cite for the country's leading green energy role in the region.

Earth News

'Only the starting line': Germany plans to quit fossil fuels by 2045

Germany has become the third country in Europe to unveil a national roadmap away from fossil fuels. But experts say targets still 'fall short'.

Earth News

Why EU renewables slipped below last year’s level despite solar surge

More than half of electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources during the second quarter of 2026, new data shows.

Climate

In Argentina, solar power from the Andes keeps this train running

The Tren Solar de la Quebrada can run nearly double its current length on solar power alone.

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Ecotech

Inside the ‘torture chambers’ pushing EV batteries to their limits

Battery ‘torture testing’ simulates car washes, sandstorms and wildfires for the benefit of the energy transition.

Space

A chunk of the Sun blasted off and could trigger storms on Earth

A cloud of material blasted from the Sun on Monday is due to reach Earth on Thursday, forecasters say, with a minor geomagnetic storm possible and auroras likely visible at high latitudes.

Tech News

Kenya tests solar-powered ambulance for remote communities

A solar-powered ambulance designed to bring healthcare to remote communities is being tested in Kenya.

Ecotech

Mediterranean’s wind and solar plans surpass the US, finds analysis

More than 552 GW of utility-scale solar and wind projects have been announced, or are already under development, across the Mediterranean.

Earth News

A sun-powered siren: Inside the world’s first solar ambulance

Solar ambulance Stella Juva could transform access to healthcare in regions that lack reliable infrastructure, electricity and fuel.

Earth News

China says their solar power has outpaced coal for the first time ever

China has seen an explosive growth in its renewable installation, with coal's share in its energy mix edging down in recent years.

Ecotech

London unveils biggest ever solar project on major veg market

A sprawling London fresh produce market is producing its own power thanks to record-breaking rooftop solar.

Business

UK firm running Portugal's largest solar plant files for insolvency

Based in Alcoutim, in the Algarve, Solara4 has been operating for five years, but over that time it has repeatedly run into a series of setbacks.

Earth News

‘Win-win’: How income-boosting solar shades saved my hop harvest

No rain, no hops – no hops, no beer. Climate change, heat and dry farmland are hitting Bavaria’s key crop. Could solar panels save it?

Earth News

Solar helps 'stabilise' Europe’s grids as heatwaves spike power demand

A surge in solar power has helped meet heightened power demand from Europe’s blistering heatwaves, according to a new analysis.

Earth News

Europe’s grid operators plan for dip in solar power during the eclipse

While many are excitedly awaiting the eclipse, for the solar industry it’s a bit of a headache.

Earth News

Solar power output set to fall during eclipse

Portugal's grid operator REN estimates that solar power generation on Wednesday will fall by about 45% during the eclipse compared with usual levels for that time of day.