The use of solar power is growing rapidly, especially in developing regions in the tropics, as countries work toward meeting carbon neutrality goals. But according to new research, solar power use is ...

American solar farms are setting records while AI data centers consume power at a pace that could outstrip every new megawatt ...

Worldwide solar and wind power generation has outpaced electricity demand this year, and for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal, according to a new ...

A record surge in solar generation met 75% of global electricity demand growth in 2025, according to the latest Global Electricity Review 2026 from energy think tank Ember. According to the report, ...

China exported a record volume of solar components in March 2026, comprising photovoltaic panels, cells and wafers, according to data from the Chinese customs authority analyzed by U.K.-based energy ...

U.S. consumer demand for renewable energy continues to grow, with more solar panel capacity installed in 2024 than in 2023, which saw more than in 2022. But U.S. trade policy is in flux, and high ...

Electricity demand is surging in Texas, and solar, wind, and battery storage are meeting it. According to new data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), electricity demand across the ...

Solar didn’t just show up in 2025 – it carried the grid. A new analysis from global energy think tank Ember shows that solar power accounted for 61% of the growth in US electricity demand last year, ...

U.S. solar installs hit 50 GW in 2024, outpacing production. Domestic panel output rose 75% but remains below demand. Tariffs on Asian imports may cause shortages and higher prices. Biden-era ...

The solar rebound effect, which occurs when rooftop solar adoption increases household electricity consumption, could create additional system costs in Europe of up to €23.5 billion ($27.6 billion) a ...

A record-breaking year for solar generation and a leap in battery capacity have shifted the US energy landscape, turning solar into a primary workhorse for meeting the nation’s surging power needs.