In 2025, global new photovoltaic (PV) installations reached a record 664 GW, pushing the global cumulative operational PV capacity past 3 TW. These figures come from SolarPower Europe's recent "Global Solar Market Outlook 2026-2030" report. This milestone comes less than two years after the global 2 TW mark was crossed. SolarPower Europe has consistently emphasized that PV, as a powe...
Imagine you've just spent tens of thousands installing a solar panel system, happily selling excess electricity back to the grid, calculating how many years it will take to recoup your investment. Suddenly, one day, the government tells you: you must install an energy storage system by the end of 2027, otherwise you can forget about selling your excess electricity; the grid will only allow you to ...