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China’s Coal Share Fell Below Half. Coal Still Grew.

China’s Coal Share Fell Below Half. Coal Still Grew.

Aug 2, 2026 | Policy & Regulations, Renewable Energy, Solar

Coal supplied 49.7% of China’s electricity in the first half of 2026 — the first half-year on record below half. China’s National Energy Administration announced the figure on 30 July, alongside renewables at 41.2% and coal generation of 2.5 trillion kWh....
The BrightVolt Take: Europe’s Solar Problem Is Value

The BrightVolt Take: Europe’s Solar Problem Is Value

Aug 2, 2026 | Policy & Regulations, Renewable Energy, Solar

Solar supplied 25% of EU electricity in June 2026 — 52 TWh, the largest single source, ahead of nuclear, gas, wind, hydro and coal. In the same year, European solar farms captured the lowest share of the wholesale price ever recorded: an average of 38% in spring, down...
Solar and Storage Are 79% of New US Grid Capacity in 2026

Solar and Storage Are 79% of New US Grid Capacity in 2026

Jul 31, 2026 | Renewable Energy, Smartgrids, Solar

Solar and battery storage account for 79% of every gigawatt the United States expects to add to its grid this year. The Energy Information Administration projects 86 GW of new utility-scale generating capacity in 2026 — a record if it lands — of which solar...
The BrightVolt Take: Solar Isn’t the Bottleneck. The Queue Is.

The BrightVolt Take: Solar Isn’t the Bottleneck. The Queue Is.

Jul 30, 2026 | Policy & Regulations, Renewable Energy, Smartgrids, Solar

The United States does not have a solar problem. It has a queue problem, and every headline celebrating record renewable output while data centre demand climbs is measuring the wrong thing. American solar farms posted their highest monthly output ever this summer, up...
Forget Just Solar & Wind! These 7 Under-the-Radar Techs Are IGNITING the REAL Energy Revolution​

Forget Just Solar & Wind! These 7 Under-the-Radar Techs Are IGNITING the REAL Energy Revolution​

Apr 15, 2025 | Renewable Energy, Smartgrids, Solar, Wind

Forget Just Solar & Wind! These 7 Under-the-Radar Techs Are IGNITING the REAL Energy Revolution​ Okay, let’s be real. Solar panels blanket deserts, and wind turbines majestically sweep across horizons – they are the undisputed titans leading the charge...
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