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- 1China First Country to Surpass 1,000 GW of Solar Capacity●China Becomes the First Country in the World to Surpass 1,000 GW of Solar Power Capacity. https://www. renewable-energy-
China has become the first country in the world to exceed 1,000 gigawatts of installed solar power capacity, a milestone in the global shift to renewable energy. The achievement underscores the scale of Beijing's clean-energy buildout, which has grown rapidly through massive domestic manufacturing and large-scale solar farms. Observers highlight it as evidence of China's dominance in the solar sector and its accelerating transition away from coal.
- 2Arevia Power shifts from solar to gas and data centers●Scoop: Arevia Power’s ‘Evolution’ From Solar to Gas and Data Centers
Arevia Power is reportedly pivoting its business away from solar development toward gas-fired power and data center projects. The reported evolution reflects a broader trend among energy developers chasing demand from data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure, where reliable, always-on generation is valued over intermittent renewables. The move is likely to draw attention from both the clean energy and data center sectors.
- 3Germany's solar output tops full-year 2025 record●Germany’s solar output hits 90.2 TWh by Sept, exceeds 2025 total
Germany has generated 90.2 terawatt-hours of solar power by September, already exceeding its total solar output for all of 2025. The figure marks a record milestone for the country's renewable energy expansion. Observers point to it as evidence of the accelerating pace of Germany's solar build-out, though no details on the drivers of the increase were available.
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Fusion startup Helion Energy is facing renewed scrutiny after reports that it has revised its timeline for delivering commercial fusion power, including its much-publicised electricity deal with Microsoft. Helion, backed by OpenAI chief Sam Altman and developing a pulsed fusion design at its Orion facility, has long promised fusion electricity by around 2028. The reported change has prompted debate over whether aggressive private-sector fusion deadlines are realistic.
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Trials are underway in Australia on wireless telecom towers wrapped in solar panels, a design that could let towers generate their own power and cut reliance on the grid. Industry coverage is focused on whether the solar-wrapped approach can withstand real-world conditions and how much energy it could realistically produce for network operators.