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EU Solar Adds 33.8 GW in H1 2026 – Growth & Risks
The EU installed 33.8 GW of solar in the first half of 2026, saving about €30 billion in gas‑import costs, while grid bottlenecks threaten further expansion.
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PPolicy
Israel’s Renewable Gap: Why the 30% Goal Lags
Israel’s renewable electricity share was just 12.5 % in 2023, far below the 30 % target for 2030, and the slowdown in new solar capacity highlights why the country is lagging behind its renewable‑energy goals.
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MMarkets
NZ Solar Hits 830 MW, Utility‑Scale Boom
New Zealand’s solar capacity jumped 52 % to 830 MW in 2025, driven by seven new utility‑scale farms and a pipeline of 930 MW slated for the next three years.
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TTechnology
Latvia’s Solar Dominates July Power Mix
Solar generated 55% of Latvia’s electricity in July, delivering 235 GWh and making solar the country’s largest power source for the third month in a row.
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PPolicy
Negev Land Deal Opens 120 km² for Solar Power
A land dispute in the Negev has been settled, freeing 120,000 dunams for solar farms that could host roughly 12 GW of capacity, supporting Israel’s renewable‑energy goals.
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MMarkets
UK Solar Surges to 22.8 GW as Plug‑In Panels Go Legal
The UK’s solar capacity hit a record 22.8 GW by June 2026, and plug‑in solar kits become legal on 27 August 2026, opening a new DIY market segment.
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MMarkets
China’s Solar Build Slows 66% in H1 2026
China added just 72 GW of solar in H1 2026 – a 66 % YoY drop – while Shenzhen Energy launches its first overseas 50 MW project in Ghana and Dinto Solar secures a 1 GW HJT deal.
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MMarkets
Diversity Powers Solar’s Global Surge
Diverse, locally‑savvy teams are accelerating solar’s global boom, with 511 GW added in 2025, while Israel can cut payback to under four years by embracing inclusion and regional expertise.
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RResearch
Europe Can Fit 614 GW Solar Within Demand
A new hour‑by‑hour analysis shows Europe can safely integrate 614 GW of solar PV – about 678 TWh a year – without any hour of over‑production, highlighting the need for grid flexibility and storage.
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MMarkets
Global Solar Additions Hit Record 664 GW in 2025
The world added a record 664 GW of solar capacity in 2025, pushing total installed solar past the 3 TW milestone, but growth slowed to 12 % and a contraction is forecast for 2026.
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