Switzerland has achieved a major breakthrough in solar energy, with installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity exceeding 5 gigawatts (GW) in 2025—a 30% increase since 2023. The growth is driven by pioneering high-altitude solar farms, widespread rooftop adoption, and strong government support.  ...

Poland has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing solar market in 2025, with photovoltaic capacity increasing by 48% year-on-year in the first quarter alone. The government's "My Electricity 5.0" subsidy program, offering up to 60% rebates for residential and commercial installations, has driven unprec...

The latest renewable energy auction held by Italy's energy management agency GSE has sent shockwaves through the solar industry, with a staggering 17.5GW of solar PV project bids flooding in. This overwhelming response, consisting of over 1,300 expressions of interest from solar firms, underscores t...

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has recently approved two significant standards, ANSI/SEIA 401 and ANSI/SEIA 301, developed by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). These standards focus on consumer protection and operations and maintenance for solar and storage projects....

The global solar photovoltaic (PV) industry has achieved a historic milestone, with total installed capacity surpassing 1.5 terawatts (TW) in 2025, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This represents a 20% increase from 2023, driven by massive deployments in China, the U....

Germany is witnessing a rapid rise in the adoption of balcony solar photovoltaic (PV) systems as more homeowners and renters turn to small-scale renewable energy solutions. These plug-and-play solar kits, which can be easily installed on balconies or terraces, are gaining popularity due to their aff...

According to the latest data from ABSolar, Brazil's solar energy sector is experiencing a remarkable boom. By March 2025, the country's solar installed capacity exceeded 55 GW, claiming 22.2% of the total power structure and becoming the second - largest power source after hydropower. With an astoni...

  The Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. With a history of over 2,000 years, it honors the patriotic poet Qu Yuan and embodies Chinese cultural traditions.   Key festival activities include dragon boat races, where teams paddle vibran...

According to the latest data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the UK had more than 17.1GW of solar installed capacity by the end of September 2024. From the beginning of 2024 to the end of September, DESNZ recorded 426MW of new domestic photovoltaic installed capacity. T...

Vietnam's "Government Electronic Newspaper" reported on September 23 that in the afternoon of the same day, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presided over a government executive meeting to review the draft government decree on encouraging self-production and self-use of rooftop solar power...

According to the latest data released by the German Federal Network Administration (Bundesnetzagentur), Germany added 960MW of solar photovoltaic capacity in September, a slight increase from 906MW in August (previously published data was 790MW, now updated), but it was also the second consecutive m...

According to statistics from the Brazilian National Electricity Agency (ANEEL), from January to September this year, Brazil's installed power generation capacity increased by 7.8GW, with a total of 219 projects online, of which 90% were wind power and solar photovoltaic power stations.   In Sep...