Texas Surpasses California in Solar Capacity Amid Regulatory Shakeup
Texas has officially surpassed California in total installed solar capacity, propelled by surging energy demand from AI, data centers, and manufacturing. The recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act brought major changes to clean energy, storage, and permitting, but several anti-renewables bills were defeated, and developers now face new challenges from federal tax equity policy shifts and reliability requirements in the ERCOT grid.[2][8]
UN Report: Renewables Now Nearly Match Fossil Fuels Globally
A new United Nations special report finds that global installed renewable power capacity nearly equals fossil fuels, with almost all new power capacity additions in 2024 coming from renewables. Renewables now generate nearly one-third of global electricity and are driving significant economic growth and job creation across major economies.[7]
Vestas Secures 274-MW Wind Turbine Order in Canada
Vestas has won a contract to supply wind turbines with a total capacity of 274 megawatts in Canada, marking a significant expansion of wind energy in the country. This order highlights continued investment in renewable generation infrastructure and supports progress toward Canada’s climate goals.[3]
Gresham Reaches 1-GW Milestone for UK Battery Energy Storage
Gresham has achieved a milestone by deploying 1 gigawatt (GW) of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the United Kingdom, enhancing grid flexibility and supporting further integration of renewables. This marks a major step in the UK’s efforts to modernize its power grid and improve reliability.[3]
French State Aid Approves €11 Billion for Offshore Wind Farms
The European Commission has approved a €11 billion French state aid scheme supporting three floating offshore wind farms totaling 1.5 GW. The projects, located off southern Brittany and in the Mediterranean, are expected to boost France’s renewable energy capacity and stimulate the floating wind sector.[5]
Croatia’s First “Solar Village” Project Launches
Croatia is set to begin installing solar panels on all 15 family houses in the SOS Children’s Village in Lekenik, making it the country’s first fully solar-powered village. The €340,000 project aims to create a sustainable and energy-independent environment by 2026, providing a model for community-scale renewable deployment.[1]
Germany Pushes EU to Reduce Reliance on Chinese Magnets for Wind Turbines
Germany’s wind industry is urging the European Union to source at least 30% of permanent magnets for wind turbines from outside China by 2030, seeking to reduce supply chain risks. Currently, more than 90