Solar

Africa’s Solar Imports Surge 60% in 2025, Signaling Major Solar Take-Off

Solar imports into Africa have jumped, rising 60 percent in the 12 months to June 2025, according to a new analysis from Ember. This...

RWE Wins German Federal Network Agency Solar Tender, Accelerates Solar Expansion in Rhenish Region

RWE has secured two solar projects in North Rhine-Westphalia in the latest German Federal Network Agency solar tender. The successful projects include a large utility-scale...

Solar developers race against OBBBA deadlines as PPA prices climb and project timelines shrink

Here are 10 key points on how solar developers are feeling the heat and the major PPA trends emerging post-OBBBA, based on the LevelTen...

China solar market growth to slow in H2 2025, but full-year installations set to hit record high

China’s solar power market is set for a slowdown in the second half of 2025 as government reforms removing guaranteed pricing for renewable energy...

Africa surpasses 20GW solar capacity as construction pipeline exceeds 10GW

Africa’s solar power sector has reached a symbolic milestone of more than 20 gigawatt-peak (GWp) of installed capacity, with over 10GWp currently under construction,...

Global solar energy investment surges with new initiatives in August 2025

In August 2025, governments and private sector players across the world unveiled several major initiatives aimed at accelerating investment in solar energy, reinforcing its...

First Solar raises sales forecast amid strong Q2 performance and favorable trade policies

First Solar has reported robust financial results for the second quarter of 2025, posting net sales of $1.097 billion — up from $845 million...

Europe at risk of missing 2030 solar target amid market slowdown and policy gaps

Despite solar energy becoming the largest source of electricity in the European Union in June 2025 — accounting for 22.1 percent of the power...