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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Good news – last week electricity prices fell by 20%.

Electricity prices decreased across the Nordic and Baltic region, attributed primarily to lower consumption due to warmer weather.

Mar 3 • 06:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Bago urges Nigerians to ignore AEDC, get solar power

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago encourages residents to adopt solar energy solutions to combat ongoing electricity blackouts and addresses related issues such as water shortages and insecurity.

Mar 3 • 01:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Equipment donated by China aims to prevent blackouts in buildings in Cuba

Cuba is set to install 5,000 solar systems donated by China to alleviate critical energy shortages exacerbated by U.S. sanctions.

Mar 2 • 19:19 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The First Energy Communities are Being Established in Latvia

Local entrepreneur Aivars Zelčs has initiated an energy community sharing excess electricity generated from solar panels with neighbors.

Mar 2 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Huawei and Aggreko promise to develop Brazil's largest battery project in the Amazon

Huawei and Aggreko have partnered to install solar power plants with batteries in the Amazon, aiming to reduce polluting thermoelectric power generation in remote areas of Brazil.

Mar 2 • 12:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

It is the size of New York and is in China, this is the largest solar power park in the world

China has inaugurated the world's largest solar power park in Xinjiang, covering an area comparable to New York and capable of powering millions of homes annually.

Mar 2 • 10:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Energy Transition: District of Dachau Could Produce More Solar Power

The Dachau district's environmental and traffic committee is exploring potential photovoltaic projects on public land and buildings to increase solar energy production.

Mar 2 • 09:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Solar Covers on Public Buildings

The article discusses the need for solar covers in public buildings in Ecuador to prevent sun exposure and promote renewable energy.

Mar 1 • 13:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

TEPCO Implements Renewable Energy 'Output Control' for the First Time Due to Increased Solar Power Generation in Good Weather

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has conducted its first 'output control' of renewable energy, limiting solar and wind generation due to an excess supply caused by good weather conditions.

Mar 1 • 05:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

REA plans 500 power projects in N170bn 2026 budget

The Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria plans over 500 electrification projects in its 2026 budget totaling N170 billion to enhance power supply to rural areas.

Feb 27 • 19:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

New EEG: Why Katherina Reiche Wants to Abolish Solar Subsidies for Rooftops

The German Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche, plans to significantly reduce subsidies for solar installations through proposed changes to the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG).

Feb 27 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

A solar plant inaugurated in Santarém will meet 60% of the energy demand of the TRE of Pará

A new solar power plant in Santarém is expected to supply 60% of the energy needs of the Electoral Regional Court of Pará.

Feb 27 • 13:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Support for Private Solar Systems: Enriching is Right but Still Doing it Wrong

A commentary on the German government’s plan to cut feed-in tariffs for smaller solar systems, indicating potential adverse impacts despite sound arguments.

Feb 27 • 12:49 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Chemical smuggling paves the way from cat gold to solar panels

The article discusses ongoing research at Tallinn University of Technology on solar panels made from a lunar material called cat gold, alongside the broader implications of chemical smuggling in the solar energy sector.

Feb 27 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

First Amapan Receives Young Scientist Award in Brasília with Solar Kit for Nut Producers

Manuelle da Costa Pereira, a 23-year-old student from the Federal Institute of Amapá, won the 31st Young Scientist Award for her portable solar energy kit designed for nut producers in the Amazon.

Feb 27 • 11:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Will there be solar panels in the center of Kutná Hora? The city called for talks with Minister Klempíř due to concerns about monuments

The city of Kutná Hora has expressed concerns about the potential installation of solar panels in the historic center and has requested discussions with Minister Klempíř.

Feb 27 • 08:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Plans of the Ministry of Economics: Rich will cut funding for small PV systems

The German Federal Ministry of Economics plans to eliminate subsidies for new small solar power systems, according to a draft bill.

Feb 26 • 17:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Draft for Reform of the EEG: Katherina Reiche Wants to Abolish Funding for Solar Roof Installations

Germany's Economic Minister Katherina Reiche proposes cutting subsidies for small solar panel installations as part of a reform to the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), igniting backlash from coalition partners.

Feb 26 • 16:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Renewable Energy under Market Pressure: Challenges and Solutions for Producers at the PSEW Forum 2026

The article discusses the challenges faced by renewable energy sources in Poland, focusing on wind and solar energy as key components of the country's energy transition.

Feb 26 • 09:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The Japanese Invention That Revolutionizes Solar Energy: How the New 'Multidimensional' Cells Work That Replace Traditional Panels

A Japanese innovation is challenging the conventional flat design of solar panels by introducing multidimensional cells that capture sunlight more effectively.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Solar Power on School Rooftops...77% of Public Elementary and Secondary Schools to be Installed by 2030

The South Korean Ministry of Education aims to install solar power systems in 77% of public elementary, middle, and high schools by 2030 as part of the 'Sunshine School' project.

Feb 26 • 01:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

REA confirms progress on $750m solar projects

Nigeria's Rural Electrification Agency reports significant advancements in a $750 million solar initiative aimed at enhancing electricity access for millions.

Feb 26 • 00:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

TotalEnergies to inaugurate 5MW solar plant at OML 58

TotalEnergies plans to inaugurate a 5MW solar plant at OML 58 to power the Ubeta Gas Project and reduce emissions as part of its energy expansion strategy in Nigeria.

Feb 26 • 00:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

METLEN undertakes a new 198 MW hybrid project in the United Kingdom

METLEN is launching a 198 MW hybrid energy project in the UK, combining solar power and battery storage to enhance energy stability and security.

Feb 25 • 10:29 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

‘kWp 1’ has invested 14 million euros in the creation of two hybrid solar and battery parks in the Ogres and Limbaži municipalities

The company ‘kWp 1’ has invested 14 million euros to establish two hybrid solar power and battery storage parks in Latvia, which will supply power for up to 24 hours to local households and businesses.

Feb 25 • 07:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Electric cables stolen from a solar park in Radviliškis district, damage exceeds 14 thousand euros

Electric cables worth over 14,000 euros were stolen from a solar park in Radviliškis district, Lithuania, prompting a police investigation.

Feb 25 • 07:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

More than 6 km of cables stolen from a solar park in the Radviliškis district

Over 6 kilometers of electrical cables were stolen from a solar park in Radviliškis, Lithuania, resulting in damages of over 14,000 euros.

Feb 25 • 07:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Big Impact of Trump's Solar Tariff!

Trump's tariffs have led to a significant drop in solar energy stocks amid a broader surge in the stock market.

Feb 25 • 07:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why is the Solar Energy Sector in Trump's Crosshairs?

Donald Trump has intensified tariff attacks on imported solar energy products from India, Indonesia, and Laos following a setback in the U.S. Supreme Court regarding reciprocal tariffs.

Feb 25 • 06:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Some down 15%... some down 10%, a stampede in these shares as Trump drops tariff bomb

In a turbulent stock market, shares of solar energy companies have crashed following the Trump administration's heavy tariffs on solar imports, with some experiencing over 15% declines.

Feb 25 • 05:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Trump delivers a blow... Now imposed a tariff bomb of 126%, targeting India and Indonesia

Donald Trump has imposed a hefty 126% tariff on solar energy products imported from India as part of a broader tariff attack that affects multiple countries.

Feb 25 • 03:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Condominium manager indicted after confessing to forging signatures of residents at assembly in interior SP

A condominium manager in Araçatuba, Brazil, has been indicted after admitting to forging residents' signatures during a meeting to decide on the installation of a solar energy system.

Feb 24 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Solar energy storage could have a payback period of two years in Brazil

The installation of energy storage systems integrated with solar generation in Brazil can provide a payback period of up to two years for both commercial and residential establishments.

Feb 24 • 15:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Quantum materials tear apart water molecules and produce hydrogen using only sunlight

Researchers have developed ultra-thin layered materials that can split water molecules using sunlight, offering a promising pathway for clean hydrogen production.

Feb 24 • 12:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

China vs SpaceX in race for space AI data centers

China and SpaceX are in a competitive race to establish space-based AI data centers powered by solar energy, with significant implications for the future of technology and energy dominance.

Feb 24 • 12:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Megabatteries Hit by 'Stupid Fines'

Denmark is falling behind on large battery storage systems because of tariffs and fees that hinder the storage of solar and wind energy.

Feb 24 • 10:04 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Megabatteries are a Swiss Army knife in the climate crisis. But in Denmark, they get a 'fool's fine'

Denmark is lagging in the adoption of megabatteries, which are essential for storing solar and wind energy, due to tariffs and fees that hinder their implementation.

Feb 24 • 10:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Trump has a new reason to worry. His voters do not believe him regarding renewable energy sources

A majority of Donald Trump’s voters now support solar energy development, reflecting a growing public opinion shift towards renewable energy and climate issues in the United States.

Feb 24 • 07:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Engie evaluates batteries and data center to alleviate cuts in solar park in Brazil

Engie is considering installing batteries or bitcoin mining data centers at its newly inaugurated solar complex in Brazil to mitigate energy generation cuts affecting the project and the renewable energy sector as a whole.

Feb 23 • 23:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New solar park in Mendoza: the largest renewable energy generator in Argentina invested US$160 million

A new solar park inaugurated in Mendoza, represents a significant investment by Genneia, enhancing the province's renewable energy capacity.

Feb 23 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Energy transition without natural gas: vision of the future or leap into the void?

Ecuador grapples with the feasibility of a real energy transition without natural gas, questioning if renewable energy sources alone can meet the country's needs.

Feb 23 • 13:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

175,000 electricity consumers will receive compensation: some of them have important news

175,000 electricity consumers in Lithuania are set to receive compensations, with ongoing discussions about the terms of guaranteed electricity supply for solar energy producers.

Feb 23 • 08:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Where does Czechia get its electricity? Nuclear power has reached a milestone, solar energy has caught up in capacity

This article discusses how nuclear power in Czechia has reached a significant milestone in electricity generation, with solar energy now matching its output.

Feb 23 • 07:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CM Yogi's visit to Singapore, what is the agenda for meeting with 25 CEOs?

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is on a four-day visit to Singapore and Japan, where he will meet representatives from 25 companies, focusing on discussions related to data centers, agribusiness, clean solar energy, and aviation collaboration.

Feb 23 • 05:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chinese manufacturers prepare for battery auction in Brazil

Chinese manufacturers of solar panels and other electrical equipment are increasing their presence in Brazil to compete in the country's battery market.

Feb 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TRUE SENSATION: No electric current – liquid metal and light create hydrogen from water

Scientists from Sydney have developed a method of producing hydrogen fuel using liquid gallium that reacts with water under sunlight, potentially making hydrogen production accessible even from seawater.

Feb 22 • 18:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kano market fire: REAN urges caution, probes solar battery explosion claims

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria calls for caution regarding the recent Kano market fire, which is speculated to be linked to a solar battery explosion, while an investigation is underway to determine the cause.

Feb 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Enel buys renewables in the United States for 1.3 billion

Enel has announced the acquisition of wind and solar facilities in the United States worth 1.3 billion euros, aiming to boost growth and profitability ahead of their new industrial plan.

Feb 22 • 05:56 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Electricity Bills Rise for Solar Panel Owners in Winter

Owners of solar panels in Latvia are experiencing higher electricity bills during the winter months, despite the benefits they enjoy during summer.

Feb 21 • 16:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Reports About Misconduct by Some Solar Power Plant Owners: 'Causing Losses'

A Lithuanian lawmaker highlights concerns about some solar power users abusing guaranteed electricity supply, which is meant for temporary situations when consumers have not chosen an independent provider.

Feb 21 • 12:43 UTC

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