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- 1China First Country to Surpass 1,000 GW of Solar Capacity●China Becomes the First Country in the World to Surpass 1,000 GW of Solar Power Capacity. https://www. renewable-energy-
China has become the first country in the world to exceed 1,000 gigawatts of installed solar power capacity, a milestone in the global shift to renewable energy. The achievement underscores the scale of Beijing's clean-energy buildout, which has grown rapidly through massive domestic manufacturing and large-scale solar farms. Observers highlight it as evidence of China's dominance in the solar sector and its accelerating transition away from coal.
- 2Germany's solar output already tops all of last year●Deutschland hat 2026 bereits 90,2 Terawattstunden # Solarstrom erzeugt. Damit liegt die Produktion schon Ende September
Germany has generated 90.2 terawatt hours of solar power so far this year, and with the year only at the end of September the figure already exceeds the full-year 2025 total of 90.0 terawatt hours. According to the Federal Association of the Solar Industry, an unusually high number of sunshine hours and continued capacity expansion drove the record production, underlining the rapid growth of the country's renewable energy sector.
- 3Arevia Power shifts from solar to gas and data centers▼Scoop: Arevia Power’s ‘Evolution’ From Solar to Gas and Data Centers
Arevia Power is reportedly pivoting its business away from solar development toward gas-fired power and data center projects. The reported evolution reflects a broader trend among energy developers chasing demand from data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure, where reliable, always-on generation is valued over intermittent renewables. The move is likely to draw attention from both the clean energy and data center sectors.
- 4Massachusetts startup unveils versatile solar-powered boat●Massachusetts startup floats a versatile new solar boat
A Massachusetts startup has introduced a new solar-powered boat designed to serve multiple purposes. The vessel runs on solar energy, offering a cleaner alternative to fuel-powered boats for work or leisure on the water. Coverage highlights the craft's versatility and its potential role in the growing shift toward electrified, low-emission marine transport.
- 5ABB launches new meter socket for solar installations●ABB launches the Microlectric® BS225M-TCVCN meter socket to support growing demand for solar energy
ABB has introduced the Microlectric BS225M-TCVCN meter socket, a new product aimed at supporting the growing demand for solar energy. The launch adds to ABB's electrical equipment range and is designed to accommodate solar installations connected through the metering point. The announcement has drawn attention within the energy sector as solar adoption continues to expand.