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Japan’s groundbreaking solar power experiment: solar power from space
Learn about the OHISAMA program, a project designed to test the feasibility of harnessing solar power from space. Could it help generate clean baseload energy?
Updated 1 JUL, 25
Market analysis
U.S. solar manufacturing grows fourfold, thanks to Inflation Reduction Act
Find out more about the Inflation Reduction Act and how it has increased U.S. solar manufacturing capacity fourfold since the legislation passed in 2022.
Updated 24 JUN, 25

Product and corporate updates
Exploring the RatedPower CAD import tool
Discover the RatedPower CAD import tool, an intuitive and time-saving feature that directly integrates DWG CAD files and shapefiles into our platform.
Updated 17 JUN, 25

Market analysis
Italy’s €9.7 billion plan to boost renewables and reach net zero
Explore a new state aid scheme helping Italy to work toward a cleaner future and investing in onshore wind, solar PV, hydropower, and sewage gas projects.
Updated 10 JUN, 25

Market analysis
How circular is the UK solar industry in the face of significant growth?
How exactly can the UK solar sector become circular? Discover the key takeaways from a spotlight report by the University of Exeter’s Circular Economy Hub.
Updated 3 JUN, 25

Market analysis
Germany: A look at the 5 largest upcoming solar projects in 2025 and beyond
Find out how Germany is investing in large solar projects to help achieve its 2030 target of generating 80% of its electricity from renewable sources.
Updated 27 MAY, 25

Market analysis
Why Australia is a market leader in BESS and what to learn from them
Australia has become a market leader in BESS. Discover what is driving BESS adoption and the region’s storage plans for the future.
Updated 20 MAY, 25

Understanding the Iberian blackout: A complex grid failure beyond renewables
Explore the causes of the 2025 Iberian blackout and why it's more than just a renewables issue. Learn what’s next for grid stability, read now.
Updated 8 MAY, 25

Product and corporate updates
Discover RatedPower’s Layout Editor
RatedPower’s Layout Editor combines precision, automation, and instant feedback to create a financially and commercially viable layout for a PV plant.
Updated 6 MAY, 25

Market analysis
21 renewable energy events to look out for in 2025
Find the best renewable energy events in 2025 where you can learn about the latest innovations, technologies, and policies while networking with industry peers.
Updated 1 MAY, 25

Market analysis
Renewable Energy Trends: A Summary of Our 2025 Solar Research Report
Discover the challenges and trends in our 2025 Renewable Energy and Solar Research Report built around an industry survey and RatedPower platform statistics.
In this blog, we’ll briefly overview the emerging trends reported by solar and renewable experts in our recent Trends Report 2025 and what these trends mean for the broader industry. Read on to find out more!
Updated 29 APR, 25

Market analysis
Top 60 influencers in renewable energy industry in the sunny Spain
Updated 22 APR, 25

Market analysis
A bright future for South Africa’s solar power
Read to discover how South Africa’s solar sector is expanding, with a projected market growth of $3.74 billion by 2028, thanks to government grants, pay-as-you-go models, and more.
Updated 15 APR, 25

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