Articles

Clean Energy Tipping Point: Global Clean Power Surges Past 40%

For the first time since the 1940s, clean electricity has broken through the 40% barrier of global generation, according to a new report entitled Global Electricity Review 2025 by energy think tank Ember. The fact that low-carbon sources- renewables plus nuclear - have reached this share underlines the accelerating momentum of decarbonisation efforts worldwide.

6/30/2025

Solar

Solar Now the Cheapest Power Source Globally

As of May 2025, the global momentum behind renewable energy shows no signs of slowing, with solar photovoltaic (PV) technology leading a remarkable transformation.

6/11/2025

Hybrid

Hybrid PV Systems: The Untapped Potential in Europe's Energy Transition

In the race toward decarbonization, Europe is increasingly turning to innovative solutions that maximize renewable energy output while ensuring system stability. Hybrid solar systems - which combine solar PV with battery storage or wind at a single grid connection point - represent one of the most promising yet underutilized configurations in our energy transition toolkit.

5/21/2025

Hybrid

Hybrid Power Plants Gain Momentum in the U.S. — What Can Europe Learn?

The 2024 edition of Hybrid Power Plants: Status of Operating and Proposed Plants from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory offers a glimpse into one of the most dynamic trends in energy infrastructure: the rise of hybrid power plants. While the report focuses on the U.S. market, its findings hold relevance for Europe’s evolving clean energy landscape.

5/12/2025

Green future

Clean Energy Investments Surge Ahead – But Gaps Remain

The International Energy Agency's latest World Energy Investment 2024 report reveals a dramatic shift in global energy financing: for every dollar invested in fossil fuels, two now flow into clean energy and low-carbon technologies. This remarkable 2:1 ratio represents a complete reversal from just six years ago, when spending was evenly split between clean and conventional energy sources.

4/30/2025

Storage

Europe’s Largest Battery Site: A Game-Changer for Energy Storage and Grid Stability

The commissioning of Scotland's Blackhillock battery storage facility isn't just another renewable energy milestone - it represents a paradigm shift in how Europe approaches grid stability and renewable integration. As the continent's largest grid-scale battery installation, Blackhillock demonstrates the maturation of storage technologies from theoretical grid solutions to essential infrastructure

4/17/2025

Solar

Solar Panel Efficiency Barrier Shattered: New Era for Renewable Energy Beckons

Solar energy experts and scientists around the globe are excited about a major breakthrough: researchers have finally broken through the theoretical efficiency barrier that has limited single-junction solar cells for decades.

4/8/2025