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Sudan's War-Torn Grid Fuels Solar Demand Amid Cost Barriers
As the protracted conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces continues to devastate the nation's infrastructure, the collapse of the national power grid has triggered a de...
China's Solar Capacity Surpasses Coal But Generation Gap Remains
As of early September 2026, the global energy landscape is undergoing a complex transition characterized by rapid technological adoption, shifting consumption patterns, and the persistent influence of...
Solar Power Purchase Contracts Dominate First Half of 2026
Solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) dominated the contracting landscape in the first half of 2026, according to a new analysis from Seeking Alpha. The data shows that solar PPAs accounted for the m...
Solar Power Is Booming in Emerging Markets Worldwide
Emerging Markets Drive Global Solar Boom
Solar PPAs dominate power purchase contracts in first half 2026
Solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) dominated the corporate and utility contracting landscape in the first half of 2026, according to a new analysis by S&P Global. The data underscores solar's cont...
Solar Growth Hits Records as Decentralized Energy Reshapes Markets
The global solar industry is navigating a complex landscape defined by record-breaking growth forecasts, significant technological integration, and a decisive shift toward decentralized, consumer-led ...
Solar Power Crosses Key Cost Threshold in Energy-Poor Nations
Solar power has surpassed a significant cost milestone in nations where electricity access remains limited, according to a report highlighted by CleanTechnica published on 1 September 2026. The develo...
European Solar Power Cuts €30 Billion in Gas Import Costs
European solar power has saved the continent €30 billion in gas import costs since the outbreak of the Iran war, according to data reported by IndexBox. The figure highlights the growing strategic and...
Ember Forecasts Record Solar Power Growth in 2026
Energy research organisation Ember has forecast that solar power will achieve record growth in 2026, according to a report highlighted by Table.Briefings. The projection signals continued strong momen...
Natural Disaster Losses Now Expected to Hit $450bn Annually
The world should now brace for $450 billion in annual losses from natural disasters, according to a new report by risk analytics firm Verisk. The figure reflects a surge in modelled losses from natura...