Energy News Digest – September 16, 2025
Solar and Storage Dominate U.S. Power Additions Amid Policy Headwinds U.S. solar added nearly 18 GW of new capacity in the first half of 2025, with solar and energy storage comprising 82% of all new power capacity despite new federal policies under the Trump administration that are challenging clean energy growth[1]. Analysts warn that recent […]
Energy News Digest – September 15, 2025
EU Achieves Milestone as Solar Becomes Largest Power Source For the first time, solar energy led the European Union’s power mix, supplying 22% of the region’s electricity in June—outpacing both gas and coal combined. This marks a significant achievement for renewable energy integration and highlights solar’s growing dominance in the EU grid.[3] Record Growth in […]
Energy News Digest – September 14, 2025
NREL Unveils Ultraefficient Silicon Carbide Power Module NREL researchers have developed the world’s fastest, low-cost, ultraefficient silicon carbide power module, named ULIS, which promises major improvements in power electronics for grid modernization and renewable integration. The innovation is expected to reduce system costs and boost efficiency for clean energy systems [1]. Energy Storing Efficient Air […]
Energy News Digest – September 13, 2025
Global Renewable Energy Investment Hits Record $386 Billion Despite Policy Shifts Global investments in renewable energy reached an all-time high of $386 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 10% increase over the previous year, with small-scale solar dominating new financing even as utility-scale wind and solar faced a 13% decline due to […]
Energy News Digest – September 12, 2025
U.S. Renewable Energy Surges Despite Regulatory Rollbacks Green energy continues to break records in the United States, with nearly one-quarter of power generation sourced from renewables in June and almost one-third during April, despite the Trump administration reducing incentives and freezing wind farm construction[1]. Utilities are rapidly deploying new solar, wind, and battery storage projects, […]
Energy News Digest – September 11, 2025
Wind and Solar Generate Over One-Third of Brazil’s Electricity for the First Time Wind and solar power supplied 34% of Brazil’s electricity in August 2025, producing a record 19 TWh and surpassing the previous high set in September 2024[1]. This milestone highlights Brazil’s shift toward renewables, even as hydroelectric output fell to a four-year low […]
Energy News Digest – September 10, 2025
U.S. Renewable Energy Generation Hits New Records Amid Surging Demand Renewable energy reached nearly **25% of U.S. power generation in June 2025**, a significant jump from 18% the previous year, as utilities and grid operators face rising demand driven by volatile weather, electric vehicles, and AI-focused data centers[1]. Notably, California’s utility-owned solar capacity briefly ranked […]
Energy News Digest – September 9, 2025
US Clean Energy Tax Credit Monetisation Set to Hit $60 Billion in 2025 A new report projects that the US will reach up to $60 billion in clean energy tax credit monetisation in 2025, a significant increase from $52 billion the previous year, driven by rising tax equity investments and strong interest in solar PV […]
Energy News Digest – September 8, 2025
Global Solar Capacity Surges 64% in First Half of 2025 The world installed 380 GW of new solar capacity in the first six months of 2025, representing a 64% increase compared to the same period in 2024, and marking the fastest growth ever recorded for solar power globally.[5] This rapid expansion underscores solar’s leading role […]
Energy News Digest – September 7, 2025
Global Solar Installations Surge 64% to Record 380 GW in First Half of 2025 Worldwide, 380 GW of new solar capacity was installed in the first half of 2025, a 64% increase over the same period in 2024, with China contributing 67% of the total by adding 256 GW—more than double the rest of the […]