Renewables is a topic tracked in our intelligence system with 5 linked articles.
Ember projects that cheaper, expanding battery storage could shift 34% of new daily solar generation to non-solar hours by 2026, as solar already accounts for over 10% of global electricity in H1 2026.
UK now allows plug-in solar kits up to 800 W across Great Britain (England, Wales, Scotland) with planning permissions removed for England; batteries excluded and only seven compliant devices exist so far.
Ireland reaches 3 GW solar capacity milestone, with government framing continued investment as a driver of energy security.
NRDC estimates Trump’s energy policy could erase 390–540 GW of planned renewables over the next decade, with minimal gas replacement and higher electricity costs.
Spain proposes data-center rules requiring 80% renewable electricity with hourly matching, applying to facilities 1 MW and up, plus grid access, water efficiency, and EU data sovereignty.
Endesa's distribution unit e-distribución is piloting a voltage-control system on Spain's low-voltage grids in Aragon and the Balearic Islands to boost capacity for self-consumption, renewables, and EV charging.
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