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Spain's Largest Solar Plant: Legal Battle Highlights Renewable Energy Challenges

Europe's largest photovoltaic plant, Núñez de Balboa, opened in Badajoz, Spain in April 2020, generating 500 MW and supplying clean energy to 231,000 homes; however, its construction involved a legal battle over land acquisition, resulting in a Supreme Court ruling that overturned a forced expropria...

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China's Renewable Energy Capacity Nearly Doubles, Setting New Records

China's newly installed wind and solar power capacity nearly doubled year-on-year in the first half of 2024, reaching 290 million kilowatts, with solar up 107.1 percent and wind up 98.9 percent, demonstrating accelerated commitment to energy transition goals and positioning China as a global clean e...

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Chile's Untapped Solar Potential: A Path to Energy Independence and Global Leadership

Chile's Atacama Desert receives unparalleled solar radiation, potentially generating 108,000 TWh annually—27 times the US's electricity consumption—but lacks sufficient transmission infrastructure, leading to significant energy losses in 2024 (around 6 TWh, equivalent to powering La Reina commune fo...

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Egypt Builds Large-Scale Hybrid Solar Plant to Combat Energy Crisis

Egypt begins construction of a $590 million, 1.1-gigawatt hybrid solar and battery power plant in Nag Hammadi to alleviate energy shortages caused by high gas import costs and declining domestic production, aiming to increase renewable energy share to 42% by 2030.

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Schiphol Court Orders Partial Solar Panel Removal Due to Glare Affecting Pilots

A Dutch court ordered the removal of over 78,000 solar panels from a solar park near Schiphol Airport due to glare affecting pilots' landing visibility, causing temporary runway closures and disruptions for travelers and residents. The owner must cover all removal costs.

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Solar Power Surpasses All Other Sources in EU Electricity Generation

For the first time, solar energy generated more electricity than any other source in the EU in June 2025, reaching 22.1% of the total, surpassing nuclear and significantly outperforming fossil fuels, driven by increased capacity and favorable weather, highlighting a key step in Europe's energy trans...

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China's Renewable Energy Capacity Nearly Doubles

China's wind and solar power capacity nearly doubled year-on-year in the first half of 2024, reaching 290 million kilowatts; this surge, driven by strong economic growth and increased investment, positions China as a global leader in clean energy.

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Baden-Württemberg's Balcony Power Plant Boom Outpaces Wind Energy Growth

Baden-Württemberg saw a 25% increase in installed balcony power plant capacity in the first half of 2025, reaching 35 megawatts, compared to 13 megawatts of new wind power capacity; around 133,000 such plants are registered, with an additional high number suspected to be unregistered.

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Pay-as-you-go Solar Power Offers Lifeline in South Africa's Energy Crisis

In South Africa, where unreliable electricity has caused life-threatening situations and economic hardship, innovative pay-as-you-go solar power systems are providing a lifeline for households and small businesses, improving health outcomes and economic stability.

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Egypt's \$590 Million Solar Plant Aims to Solve Energy Crisis

Egypt begins construction on its first large-scale hybrid solar and battery plant, Obelisk, a \$590 million project aiming to alleviate its energy crisis by increasing renewable energy production, addressing issues of intermittency and high energy demand during summer months.

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Solar Power Surges to Top EU Energy Source

In June 2024, solar power became the EU's leading electricity source at 22.1% (45.4 TWh), exceeding nuclear (21.8%) and wind (15.8%), driven by record new capacity (66 GW in 2024) and sunny weather; this is part of a global trend where renewables comprised 38% of energy growth in 2024.

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Federal Clean Energy Cuts to Increase Energy Bills, Slow Clean Energy Goals

The Trump administration's "big, beautiful bill" eliminates the Residential Clean Energy Credit, leading to higher energy bills for consumers and increased emissions; Illinois projects $168 annual increases for homeowners, a 21% rise in commercial and industrial bills, and up to 50,000 job losses.

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