For a year the story of US clean energy policy looked like a straight line downhill. Credits cut, grants cancelled, offshore wind ordered to stop. Look closer and the line has kinks in it, and most of them were put there by federal judges. CrossGov.com, a site that covers US government with a federal focus, has just published four posts that trace what’s actually left of federal support for renewables and electric vehicles.

The US solar industry’s headline growth story has quietly inverted. SEIA’s Q2 2026 Solar Market Insight Report shows the US installed 7.8 GWdc of new solar capacity in Q1 2026 — a 27% decline from Q1 2025 and a 42% drop from Q4 2025. Utility-scale, the segment that has carried the industry’s growth for years, fell 34% year-over-year and 45% quarter-over-quarter to 5.9 GWdc. Residential was the lone bright spot, up 6% year-over-year to 1,179 MWdc, though still down 15% from the prior quarter.

Sungrow, the world’s leading provider of PV inverters and energy storage systems, showcased its full-scenario energy solution at the Sungrow Global Renewable Energy Summit (GRES) 2026 on April 24th, laying out a comprehensive roadmap for addressing surging industrial power demands through integrated, scenario-specific energy solutions. A Market in Transformation The scale of the challenge is significant. Combined annual electricity demand from sectors including mining and microgrids, hydrogen production, and EV charging is projected to reach 4,000 TWh by 2030, according to third-party analysis.

Europe’s transition toward a cleaner and more resilient energy system will take center stage this summer as The smarter E Europe returns to Munich from June 23–25, 2026. Widely recognized as Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry, the event is expected to welcome more than 2,800 exhibitors and over 100,000 visitors from around the world. Against a backdrop of renewed geopolitical uncertainty and persistent concerns over fossil fuel dependence, the exhibition will focus on practical pathways to a renewable-powered future.

Elevate Renewables (“Elevate”), a leading developer and operator of energy infrastructure, has closed a $50 million Energy Transition Supplier Finance Facility arranged by Rabobank, one of the world’s largest cooperative banks and a global leader in financing food, agribusiness and energy. The facility is earmarked for a large solar and battery energy storage project contracted to power a data center, tightening the operational link between clean energy infrastructure and the surging digital economy.

The Rockefeller Foundation has unveiled a groundbreaking report highlighting an urgent “Green Power Gap” of 8,700 terawatt-hours (TWh) of renewable energy that must be generated by 2050 across 72 countries. This report underscores the critical necessity for these nations, predominantly in Africa and Asia, to transition from traditional, inefficient power systems to sustainable energy solutions to meet global development and climate objectives. The report, titled “Green Power Gap: Achieving an Energy Abundant Future for Everyone,” identifies 44 African nations and 20 Asian countries among those needing to bridge this substantial energy shortfall.

As the world grapples with the dual challenges of climate change and energy security, the surge in renewable energy adoption marks a significant turning point in our global landscape. This transformation is not just an environmental imperative but also an economic and social revolution, reshaping industries, communities, and international relations. Recent data highlights an unprecedented rise in the installation and utilization of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and hydropower. Countries across the globe are setting ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions and transition towards greener energy solutions.

PERTH, Australia, July 15, 2024 - Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation (NAC) and Rio Tinto have agreed to pursue the development of an 80MW solar farm on Ngarluma Country, near Karratha, to supply renewable energy to the company’s iron ore operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. The solar farm is the first proposed project the Ngarluma people and Rio Tinto will pursue after a memorandum of understanding was signed to explore opportunities for renewable energy projects on Ngarluma Country.

BRUSSELS, July 12, 2024 - Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, is happy to announce the supply of its state-of-the-art liquid-cooled BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) solution, the PowerTitan, for the 800MWh Vilvoorde BESS project in Belgium. The project will be developed by ENGIE, an international utility group who is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. The system will be one of the largest ever installed in Europe with a power capacity of 200MW/800MWh and is the first BESS project Sungrow will supply in Belgium.

From May 7 to 9, 2025, Messe München will host The Smarter E Europe, a premier event that brings together four leading exhibitions dedicated to renewable energy. This annual event is a cornerstone for industry professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions. Messe München, a world-class exhibition center, provides the ideal setting for this extensive event, known for its advanced facilities and spacious halls. Attendees will explore multiple themed areas, each focusing on different facets of renewable energy and technology.

The energy sector has been experiencing a transformative shift over the past decade, marked by an increasing emphasis on renewable energy sources. However, amid this shift, biofuels find themselves in a precarious position, squeezed by the rapid advancements and growing investments in hydrogen, wind, and solar energy. Once hailed as a promising alternative to fossil fuels, biofuels are now facing significant challenges that are stalling their progress and development. Biofuels, derived from organic materials such as plant biomass, algae, and waste, were initially seen as a sustainable way to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on crude oil.

Solar energy stands at the forefront of renewable energy sources, benefiting significantly from a range of federal incentives designed to accelerate its development and deployment. The support from federal programs not only enhances technological advancements but also makes solar energy more accessible and affordable for a broader spectrum of users, from individual homeowners to large industrial enterprises. The Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), part of the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), is pivotal in this transformation.