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Photovoltaic （PV）

China Says Wind and Solar Energy Capacity Exceeds Thermal for First Time

In the first quarter of 2025, China’s wind and solar energy capacity surpassed that of thermal power, primarily coal-based, for the first time, according …

Belgium

Total Energies’ Antwerp Platform to Reconfigure Petrochemicals Operations

Total Energies’ Antwerp platform, a cornerstone of its operations for over 75 years, has announced plans to enhance its petrochemical operations to boost …

Carbon Emissions

Japan’s FY 2023 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hit Record Low for 2nd Year

Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions reached a record low in fiscal year 2023, marking the second consecutive year of decline, according to a government report rel…

Russian

Russia Will Be Able to Export Only 2 Mln Tons of Wheat in April

In April 2025, Russian wheat exports experienced a significant decline, with only 1.3 million tons shipped in the first 20 days, a 2.8-fold decrease compared to…

Photovoltaic （PV）

US PV Firm Acquires Illinois Portfolio

Standard Solar has acquired a 39MW community solar portfolio in Illinois from New Leaf Energy, further strengthening its presence in the state. This acquisition…

SAF

TotalEnergies to Produce SAF at Refinery in Belgium

On April 22, TotalEnergies unveiled plans to upgrade its petrochemical operations at the Antwerp, Belgium refinery. The initiative includes introducing sustaina…

China

China Sharply Reduced Grain Imports From Certain Countries, Including Ukraine and the EU, in March

In March 2025, Chinese customs data revealed a significant reduction in grain imports from several major supplying countries, with notable declines from Ukraine…

Crude Oil

Chevron and TotalEnergies Flow First Oil & Gas From Gulf of America Project

Chevron, a U.S.-based energy company, and TotalEnergies, headquartered in France, have initiated oil and gas production at the Ballymore deepwater project in th…

Electricity Transmission

China’s Power Use Up 2.5 Pct in Q1

China’s electricity consumption, a vital indicator of economic activity, showed consistent growth in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released…

Photovoltaic （PV）

US Distributed Solar Grew 5.4 GW in 2024

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) released its 2024 report, The State(s) of Distributed Solar, detailing the adoption of distributed solar across the…

Solar Module

Emmvee Expands Solar Module Capacity to 6.6 GW

Emmvee has launched a new 2 GW solar module manufacturing facility near Bengaluru’s international airport, increasing its total module capacity to 6.6 GWp…

Photovoltaic （PV）

Belgian Grid Operator Warns of PV Overproduction, Curtailment in Spring

Belgium’s rooftop solar panels have reached a total capacity of 11.4 GW, an increase of 4 GW from two years ago and 1.4 GW more than in 2024, according to…

Photovoltaic （PV）

Belgian Grid Operator Warns of PV Overproduction, Curtailment in Spring

Belgium’s rooftop solar panels have reached a total capacity of 11.4 GW, an increase of 4 GW from two years ago and 1.4 GW more than in 2024, according to…

LNG

Totalenergies Secures Long-Term LNG Supply From Rio Grande Facility in Texas

TotalEnergies has entered into a 20-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with NextDecade to secure 1.5 million tons per annum (Mtpa) of liquefied natural gas…

Photovoltaic （PV）

US Total Solar Capacity to Reach 182 GW by End of 2026

The U.S. solar energy sector is experiencing significant growth, according to the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) updated Short-Term Energy Outl…