Solar energy

Ecotech

China's record clean tech exports help slash global emissions - report

Clean tech is growing "much faster than anyone predicted just a few years ago” as gas prices continue to soar.

2 November 2026

Ecotech

How solar moved from home luxury to disaster zone essential

Portable solar kits in disaster zones fuel everything from communication and cooking to cooling and education.

26 October 2026

Ecotech

Solar driveways and patios pop up across Europe. Are they worth it?

“Every sunny surface we put to work brings Europe closer to an energy system that is cheaper, more secure and owned by the people it serves.”

18 October 2026

Ecotech

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

Agrivoltaics could help to prevent farmland abandonment by protecting crops and boosting income. But some say the solution ignores the real problems.

11 October 2026

Ecotech

Scientists generate solar power 10 metres beneath the sea

According to the researchers, perovskite-based solar panels could operate for five and a half years underwater.

27 September 2026

Ecotech

Could your rooftop earn you a €1,000 ‘sunlight salary’?

Despite the money they can save households on electricity bills, just one in 10 European roofs has solar panels.

25 September 2026

Europe in Motion

Is Europe's renewable energy boom slowing down?

More than half of the EU's electricity comes from renewable sources; however, large gaps remain between countries.

25 September 2026

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.

24 September 2026

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'.

24 September 2026

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.

24 September 2026

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.

20 September 2026

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.

19 September 2026

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.

17 September 2026

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.

14 September 2026

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.

11 September 2026

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.

7 September 2026