Renewable energy jumps to new high, powered by China solar boom

The world is desperately looking for new ways to create energy at home to lower the high electricity bills. In a context marked by the constant search for domestic energy solutions, the first technology that rose up as a savior of ordinary citizens was the solar plate, which takes advantage of the energy provided by the Sun. Now, an invention has emerged that can easily be installed in any home and grants free energy for more than two decades. T…

Scientists make major breakthrough that could revolutionize how we power our homes — and it could save us money

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a new technology to manufacture solar cells. Solar energy is growing rapidly in the United States. In 2010, it accounted for 0.1% of electrical generation in the country and has increased to over 6% in 2024. By 2029, solar is slated to become the largest source of renewable energy.  Most commercial solar panels are made from silicon. Producing solar panels like this is energy-inte…

Renewable energy installation worldwide reached a record high last year, when 92.5 per cent of all new electricity that came into service came from the sun, wind, or other clean sources, according to an international agency.

92.5% of New Power Capacity Added Worldwide in 2024 Was from Renewables - CleanTechnica

How much is renewable energy dominating new power capacity worldwide? That’s how much! 92.5% of new power capacity added to the grid in 2024 came from renewable energy sources. This is not even a competition anymore. And that’s great, because we’re still running behind schedule when it comes to decarbonizing ... [continued] The post 92.5% of New Power Capacity Added Worldwide in 2024 Was from Renewables appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Asia needs to ensure power grids are in step with renewables growth

Vandana Hari is founder of Vanda Insights, a Singapore-based global energy market intelligence provider. The recent boom in wind and solar power gener

World installed record renewable energy in 2024, driven by China: report

DUBAI — The world installed a record amount of renewable energy capacity last year, largely driven by China, according to a report published on Wednesday by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).   Generating capacity from the likes of solar, wind, hydroelectric and geothermal energy, grew by 15.1 per cent globally, reaching close to 4.5 terawatts, according to the report from IRENA.   Across the world, 585 gigawatts of renewable cap…