Renewable Energy Magazine-Solar newsletter

'Spin-Flip’ in Metal Complexes Can Help Solar Cells Leap Beyond Limits

In the fight against climate change, solar power is a promising alternative to fossil fuels. Every second, Earth receives an enormous amount of energy from the Sun. Yet solar cells capture only a fraction of it, constrained by a “physical ceiling” that seemed impossible to break.

Spain
Zelestra delivers 162 MW Belinchón solar cluster in Spain ahead of schedule

Global renewable energy company Zelestra has brought three new solar power plants online in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain – the Belinchón I, II and III projects, located in Cuenca, with a combined capacity of 162 MW.

Power Roll Announces Partnership with Tokyo Gas

Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. and Power Roll Ltd. have signed a joint development agreement and commenced a demonstration project  in Japan for low‑cost, next‑generation perovskite solar cells.

UK Government to make “plug-in solar” available within months and requiring developers to install heat pumps

The UK Government is promising to go further and faster on clean energy in response to the impacts of the war in Iran, driving forward its rollout of ‘plug-in’ solar panels, which will be available in shops across the country within months, as well as requiring developers to install solar panels and heat pumps in new homes as standard, helping people to save money on their energy bills.

“We expect the Government of Spain to launch its first offshore wind tender this year” - Interview with Tinne Van der Straeten, CEO WindEurope

Tinne Van der Straeten was appointed CEO of WindEurope on February 2, just two months ago, after navigating more than five long and complex years as Minister of Energy in Belgium. 

ScottishPower embarks on five-year £12 billion investment plan to rewire central and southern Scotland

ScottishPower’s transmission business, SP Energy Networks, has officially kick-started its five-year £12 billion rewiring programme of the central and southern Scotland electricity grid, aimed at increasing grid capacity, strengthening energy security and help prepare Britain for an all-electric future.

Andorra
EIB lends 60 million euros for sustainable energy generation and power grids in Andorra

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a 60 million euro framework loan to finance the energy transition in Andorra, with the EIB and the Principality of Andorra signing already the first tranche of the loan for 30 million euros.

7 Solar Innovations That Made Energy Flexible, Mobile, and Indoor-Compatible

Picturing solar power brings to mind rigid and stationary panels bolted to a roof. For years, these technologies have been the foundation of renewable energy. However, the tide is turning toward more advanced technologies. CES 2026 showcased a groundbreaking vision with seven innovations, from indoor solar panels to building-integrated photovoltaic (PV) systems.

Akuo to Build 220 MWh Battery at Santas Solar PV Plant

Akuo is set to commence construction of SantasBAT, a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity of 80 MW of power and 220 MWh of energy storage. Located in Borba, the BESS will be integrated with Akuo’s Santas photovoltaic plant. 

Intersolar Europe 2026