Keywords: Solar energy


Morocco’s renewable energy drive faces key challenges in climate transition

Morocco has built a prominent position in renewable energy, but expanding solar and wind capacity is only one part of the country’s climate challenge. A new comparative study published in Discover Sustainability points to structural constraints that could determine how effectively Morocco converts......

Stellantis launches solar-powered EV charging station pilot in Morocco

Stellantis has launched a pilot project in Morocco to test a fully off-grid charging station powered exclusively by solar energy, marking a new step in the automotive group's efforts to explore more flexible solutions for electric mobility. The initiative is being developed through Stellantis'......

Morocco places energy security at the heart of its strategic sovereignty

Energy security is increasingly becoming a central component of Morocco’s national strategy, extending well beyond the traditional objective of meeting domestic consumption needs. Rising geopolitical tensions, volatile international markets and disruptions to global supply chains have made reliable......

Solar eclipse could temporarily cut European solar power output by nearly 10 gigawatts

Europe’s electricity system is preparing for a temporary disruption to solar power generation as a total solar eclipse is expected to cross parts of the continent on August 12. European energy authorities estimate that photovoltaic generation could fall by almost 10 gigawatts under clear-sky conditions. According......

Portugal expects solar power generation to fall by 45 percent during eclipse

Portugal’s electricity system is preparing for a significant temporary drop in solar power generation as a solar eclipse is expected to affect the country’s electricity supply on August 12. The national electricity network operator estimates that solar generation could decline by around......

Trump administration restricts foreign-made robots and power inverters over China security concerns

The Trump administration has introduced new restrictions on certain advanced foreign-made robots and power inverters used in solar energy systems, citing concerns over cybersecurity, espionage and potential threats to critical infrastructure, according to reports by Politico. The measures were announced......

France's renewable energy support costs projected to approach €20 billion over 2026-2027

France is expected to allocate nearly €20 billion to support renewable energy producers over 2026 and 2027, according to new projections published by the country's energy regulator, highlighting the growing financial commitment required to accelerate the energy transition. The Commission de......

India pushes renewable energy companies to free unused grid capacity

India is tightening control over renewable energy infrastructure by requiring clean power developers to either give up unused grid connection rights or provide additional financial guarantees if they fail to generate electricity. The move is part of a broader effort by Indian authorities to ensure that......

France’s Eiffage to build Morocco Noor Atlas solar plants

Construction has begun on a major solar energy initiative in Morocco involving four photovoltaic power plants under the Noor Atlas program, marking a new phase in the country’s renewable energy expansion. Eiffage, through its energy systems subsidiary, is responsible for the design, supply, construction,......