Germany Awards 3.5GW in Onshore Wind Tenders as Renewable Capacity Continues to Grow4
Germany’s Federal Network Agency awarded 3.5GW of onshore wind capacity in its latest tender, following a record level of interest from developers. The tender was heavily oversubscribed, with bids totaling more than 8GW, the highest volume ever recorded for an onshore wind auction.
Spain Launches €405 Million Support Scheme for Renewables and Clean-Tech Manufacturing
Spain has unveiled two new funding programs totaling €405 million to accelerate its energy transition and strengthen domestic clean-technology manufacturing. Managed by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition (MITECO) and IDAE, the initiatives aim to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy while positioning Spain as a competitive hub in Europe’s clean-tech value chain.
Malaysia’s Renewable Energy Sector Gears Up with LSS6 Solar Tenders and CRESS
Malaysia’s renewable energy market is expected to accelerate in early 2026, spurred by increasing power demand from data centres and government initiatives.
Alphabet Acquires Intersect to Secure Clean Energy for AI
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has completed a US$4.75 billion acquisition of Intersect, a clean energy and data center infrastructure developer, signaling a major strategic push to secure renewable energy for its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
Minas Gerais Emerges as Solar Investment Hub
Solar energy in Brazil continues its steady expansion, with the state of Minas Gerais emerging as a key strategic hub for investment in clean energy.
Renewables Account for 25.2% of EU Energy Use in 2024
In 2024, renewable energy sources accounted for 25.2% of the European Union’s gross final energy consumption, marking an increase of 0.7 percentage points compared with 2023, according to data released by Eurostat. While this growth reflects continued progress in the EU’s
Solar Energy in Brazil Costs a Fraction of U.S. Prices
A recent study by Solfácil reveals a striking cost difference between residential solar energy systems in Brazil and the United States. According to the analysis, a typical 7 kWp rooftop solar system in Brazil costs just over R$16, while the same system can cost nearly R$130 in the United
EUBA Highlights Benefits of First-Generation Biomass in Europe
The European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA) has released a new expert paper by the nova-Institute, titled “Benefits of Using First-Generation Biomass for Food, Fuels, Chemicals and Derived Materials in Europe.” The report concludes that first-generation agricultural biomass—such as cereals, sugar, and oilseed crops—offers significant advantages for food security, biodiversity, and climate mitigation. Allowing farmers to sell […]
Apple Signs Solar Power Deal with European Energy in Australia
Apple Inc. has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Danish renewables firm European Energy A/S to source clean electricity from the 108-MWp Lancaster Solar Project in Victoria, Australia. The deal reinforces Apple’s sustainability commitments and supports its goal of enabling over one million MWh of new renewable generation annually in Australia by 2030. The […]
Australia’s Solar Boom Delivers Daily Free Electricity for Millions
Australia’s Solar Sharer initiative marks a global milestone in renewable energy, granting households across New South Wales, South Australia, and southeastern Queensland up to three hours of free electricity every day starting July 2026. The program, unveiled by Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, builds on years of massive rooftop solar adoption, which […]