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Global Solar Capacity Exceeds 3 Terawatts, China Leads Expansion Amidst Shifting Dynamics

Global Solar Capacity Exceeds 3 Terawatts, China Leads Expansion Amidst Shifting Dynamics

The world has surpassed 3 terawatts (TW) of installed solar capacity, marking a significant milestone in the rapid growth of photovoltaic energy. According to BloombergNEF (BNEF), it took approximately 10 years for global solar capacity to increase from 100 GW in 2012 to 1 TW. The second terawatt was added in less than three years, and the third terawatt was achieved in under two years. This acceleration is expected to continue, with BNEF projecting global solar capacity to exceed 9 TW by 2036. China has been the primary driver of this growth, combining rapid deployment of solar capacity with large-scale manufacturing, which has helped reduce technology costs globally. While developed countries accounted for most of the first terawatt, China has led the expansion for the second and third terawatts. Solar adoption is also expanding to countries like Pakistan, Nigeria, and the Philippines, and the number of countries with at least 1 GW of installed solar capacity increased from 42 in 2020 to 74 in 2025.
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Empty Containers Pose Growing Challenge to Global Trade Growth

Empty Containers Pose Growing Challenge to Global Trade Growth

Empty Containers Pose Growing Challenge to Global Trade Growth
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India Allows Delayed Renewable Projects to Retain Grid Access Through Penalty Payments

India Allows Delayed Renewable Projects to Retain Grid Access Through Penalty Payments

India's Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has introduced a new policy allowing solar and wind developers who miss project deadlines to retain their grid connectivity by paying a daily penalty. This measure aims to prevent grid space from remaining unused due to project delays. Developers will be charged $10.48 per megawatt per day until their projects are completed. If the start of commercial operations is delayed, the penalty triples. However, this relief is not indefinite; developers have three months to secure land, six months to arrange financing, and 12 months to commission the completed projects. This move follows an earlier decision by New Delhi to exempt wind and solar developers from transmission charges if their projects face delays due to transmission capacity constraints, provided they have signed at least seven-year power sale contracts by the end of the year.
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American Rare Earths Partners with Novex to Establish U.S. Mine-to-Magnet Supply Chain

American Rare Earths Partners with Novex to Establish U.S. Mine-to-Magnet Supply Chain

American Rare Earths Partners with Novex to Establish U.S. Mine-to-Magnet Supply Chain
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Global Solar Capacity Exceeds 3 Terawatts, Driven by Rapid Expansion and China's Leadership

Global Solar Capacity Exceeds 3 Terawatts, Driven by Rapid Expansion and China's Leadership

The world has surpassed 3 terawatts (TW) of installed solar capacity, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of photovoltaic energy. According to BloombergNEF (BNEF), it took approximately 10 years for global solar capacity to grow from 100 GW in 2012 to 1 TW. The second terawatt was added in less than three years, and the third terawatt was achieved in under two years. This rapid acceleration is expected to continue, with BNEF projecting global solar capacity to exceed 9 TW by 2036. China has been the primary driver of this growth, combining rapid deployment of solar capacity with large-scale manufacturing, which has helped reduce technology costs globally. While developed countries led the initial expansion, solar is now reaching new markets, with countries like Pakistan, Nigeria, and the Philippines experiencing strong growth, particularly in rooftop solar installations.
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Cement Production Could Become Carbon Negative with Clean Energy and Direct Air Capture Integration

Cement Production Could Become Carbon Negative with Clean Energy and Direct Air Capture Integration

A new study by researchers at ETH Zurich, in collaboration with the U.S. company Heirloom Carbon Technologies, suggests that cement production, a major source of CO2 emissions, could become carbon negative. The research indicates that combining cement kilns with Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, specifically calcium looping, could significantly reduce and even reverse CO2 emissions. The study found that 78% of a cement kiln's carbon emissions could be offset if the kiln operates on electricity rather than fossil fuels. Calcium looping, which involves heating limestone to separate CO2 and quicklime, is similar to cement production processes. The captured CO2 is then compressed and stored underground, not bound within the cement itself. The efficiency of CO2 removal is projected to range between 85% and 96% by 2050, depending on the energy mix used.
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The Compleat Food Group Reports 36% Emissions Reduction, Revalidates Net-Zero Targets

The Compleat Food Group Reports 36% Emissions Reduction, Revalidates Net-Zero Targets

The Compleat Food Group Reports 36% Emissions Reduction, Revalidates Net-Zero Targets
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German Automotive Sector Faces Significant Job Losses Amidst Chinese Competition and Falling Profits

German Automotive Sector Faces Significant Job Losses Amidst Chinese Competition and Falling Profits

German Automotive Sector Faces Significant Job Losses Amidst Chinese Competition and Falling Profits
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UK Government Targets 8 Gigawatts of Community-Owned Clean Energy by 2030

UK Government Targets 8 Gigawatts of Community-Owned Clean Energy by 2030

The UK Government has set an ambitious target to achieve 8 gigawatts (GW) of community- and locally-owned clean energy capacity by 2030. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enable local communities to sustainably meet their power demands and generate additional income. Currently, 614 community energy organizations across the UK have developed 411 megawatts (MW) of clean energy capacity, producing 575 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually, enough to power approximately 213,000 households. This capacity includes 132MW from wind, 266MW from solar, and 13MW from hydropower. Despite these achievements, the sector faces significant barriers, such as high grid connection costs, lengthy waiting times for grid access, and insufficient funding, which have stalled an estimated 379MW of additional capacity. A new toolkit, developed by Community Energy Pathways with UK100 and Community Energy England, aims to foster stronger community-council partnerships to accelerate these projects. The toolkit pr...
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How U.S. military funding propelled China’s robot dogs

How U.S. military funding propelled China’s robot dogs

By Michael Martina WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - China’s Unitree Robotics – among the world's biggest producers of humanoid and quadruped robots – based designs for its most successful robot dogs on innovations funded by the U.S. military, according to a former U.S. defense technology official and
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Waymo Imports 3,200 Chinese-Built EVs for Robotaxi Fleet Despite High U.S. Tariffs

Waymo Imports 3,200 Chinese-Built EVs for Robotaxi Fleet Despite High U.S. Tariffs

Waymo Imports 3,200 Chinese-Built EVs for Robotaxi Fleet Despite High U.S. Tariffs
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Grupo Bimbo Advances Net-Zero Goals with Hydrogen Bakery Trial and Regenerative Agriculture

Grupo Bimbo Advances Net-Zero Goals with Hydrogen Bakery Trial and Regenerative Agriculture

Grupo Bimbo Advances Net-Zero Goals with Hydrogen Bakery Trial and Regenerative Agriculture