Capacity Factor
A tracked data dataset for our renewable energy coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Adani Green Energy expands Khavda battery storage to 6.63
Adani Green Energy Ltd has expanded its operational battery storage capacity at Khavda, Gujarat, to 6.63 GWh within 14 months, now representing over...
U.S. Energy Storage Market Hits Record 18.9 GWh in Q2 2026
The U.S. Energy storage market deployed a record 18.9 GWh of capacity in the second quarter of 2026, driven by utility-scale growth and a shift toward
India's Solar Manufacturing Surge Faces Cell Supply
India added 50.6GW of solar module and 9.7GW of cell capacity in H1 2026, but a critical shortage of domestic cells is slowing production and project
India's BESS capacity faces delays from rising battery
A significant portion of India's under-construction battery energy storage capacity is at risk of delays due to rising battery costs and limited...
NSW Firming Tender Completes 3GWh Battery Storage Rollout
All four battery storage and demand response projects from New South Wales' 2023 firming tender are now operational, delivering 1GW/3GWh of capacity.
Argentina's C&I Solar Capacity Doubles in a Year
Argentina's commercial and industrial distributed solar capacity more than doubled over the past year, reaching 132.1 MW in July 2026 and accounting...
PJM Proposes 6GW Auction to Cover Data Centre Power
Grid operator PJM has submitted a two-part plan to FERC, proposing a one-time 6GW capacity auction and shifting responsibility for new supply to large
EU Installs 33.8 GW of Solar in First Half of 2026
The European Union added 33.8 gigawatts of new solar PV capacity in the first six months of 2026, a 1.9% increase from the same period in 2025...
Tesla Begins Megapack 3 Production in Texas
Tesla has started manufacturing its next-generation Megapack 3 battery storage system at a new Texas facility, aiming for 50GWh annual capacity.
Nepal flood damages 281 MW of renewable
A flash flood in late August damaged multiple hydro and solar projects in Nepal, knocking out 281 MW of installed capacity and damaging another 700 MW
India's renewable capacity hits 290 GW, solar leads at 165
India's installed renewable energy capacity has surpassed 290 gigawatts, with solar power accounting for 165 GW.
Brazil links data center tax incentives to green power
Brazil's Senate approved a bill giving data centers a five-year federal tax break if they use renewable or low-emission power sources.
Germany's €35 Billion Capacity Market Approved by EU
The European Commission has approved Germany's capacity mechanism under EU state aid rules, clearing the way for up to €35.2 billion in support for...
India solar capacity to reach 1.1 TW by 2047
A new outlook report projects India's total power capacity will quadruple to over 2 terawatts by 2047, with solar energy alone surpassing 1.1...
UAE Renewable Capacity Hits 8.2 GW in Decade
The UAE's renewable energy capacity grew from 129 MW in 2015 to over 8.2 GW in 2025, with clean energy providing 32.4% of electricity.
Waaree Energies expands Arizona factory
Waaree Energies will invest $37 million to upgrade its Arizona solar module factory, raising its annual capacity from 1 GW to 1.6 GW.
US Solar Manufacturing Faces Upstream Gaps
A new report from PV Tech Research reveals significant gaps between announced and operational solar manufacturing capacity in the US, with upstream
Spain mandates 80% hourly renewable power
The Spanish government has proposed a new regulation requiring data centres over 1MW to source at least 80% of their hourly energy consumption from
El Niño disrupts Pacific marine food web
Satellite data shows a major drop in Pacific Ocean chlorophyll due to the 2026 El Niño, indicating a decline in foundational phytoplankton.
Wood Mackenzie forecasts 34 GW Latin America
Wood Mackenzie sharply raised its Latin America energy storage forecast, projecting cumulative capacity to grow from 2.5 GW in 2025 to 34 GW in 2035.
Eos-WATTMORE Pairing Boosts LDES Deployment
Eos Energy and WATTMORE announced a software-hardware collaboration on 24 August to integrate Intellect Operate into Eos’ Z3 long-duration energy...
Comprehensive Overhaul of PV Life Cycle Assessment Data
A new report from IEA PVPS Task 12 provides updated inventory data for PV solar electricity, covering the full crystalline silicon supply chain and...
Portugal Works Towards 3 GW Battery Storage Target by 2030
Portugal aims to increase its battery storage capacity to 3 GW by 2030, up from the initial target of 2 GW, as part of its National Energy and...
Germany Allocates 2.1 GW in Latest Ground-Mounted PV Tender
The Federal Network Agency has allocated 2.1 GW of PV capacity in the latest tender for utility-scale solar, exceeding the initially planned capacity.