European Solar Academy launches Advisory Council to boost solar workforce

🌱 This Week in Renewable Energy: October 25, 2025 🌱 This week’s clean-energy headlines focused on workforce scaling, grid modernization, solar cost leadership, and major new infrastructure builds. Together, they illustrate how global markets are moving from ambition to coordinated system delivery. 💡 UK launches major clean-energy workforce initiative — The UK unveiled a national program to recruit and train hundreds of thousands of workers for the clean-energy sector, focusing on trades like plumbing, electrics, and welding to meet rising demand for solar and wind jobs. (via Reuters) 🔗https://lnkd.in/e_-iyqT5 💡 India emerges as regional leader in green transition funding and policy — A report from S&P Global Ratings finds India taking the lead in South and Southeast Asia on renewable build-out, driven by strong policy frameworks and private investment momentum. (via The Times Of India) 🔗https://lnkd.in/ePCecCjb 💡 Hong Kong researchers achieve breakthrough efficiency levels in semi-transparent solar cells — Scientists at Hong Kong Polytechnic University developed a new class of semi-transparent organic photovoltaics (ST-OPVs) with a reported light-utilisation efficiency of 6.05 % and strong adaptability across 371 cities — advancing prospects for building-integrated solar. (via pv magazine Global) 🔗https://lnkd.in/eZ5GgRsa 💡 China begins construction of a massive solar-farm complex on the Tibetan Plateau — A new facility roughly seven times the size of Manhattan has been announced, underscoring China’s continued expansion of large-scale solar capacity in remote regions. (via Newsweek) 🔗https://lnkd.in/emr6vd4y This week’s developments show a sector investing not only in assets but in people, grid strength, and cross-border scale. The clean-energy transition is advancing through capability-building and long-term system integration.

𝟕𝟔% 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's latest survey shows that public acceptance of solar remains strong at 76% with 80% backing renewables overall. While there's been a slight dip since 2021, that's still a huge endorsement for clean energy especially as political debate around Net Zero gets louder. Interestingly, people said they were most supportive when solar projects came with: ✅ Local energy bill discounts ✅ Community investment (insulation, facilities, nature projects) ✅ Local jobs and apprenticeships It's a reminder that renewable energy isn't just about carbon it's about people, opportunity and shared benefit. What do you think? Is the industry doing enough to tell that story? Full article via Solar Power Portal in comments 👇 #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #PublicSupport #NetZero #Sustainability #CleanPower

𝟕𝟔% 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's latest survey shows that public acceptance of solar remains strong at 76% with 80% backing renewables overall. While there's been a slight dip since 2021, that's still a huge endorsement for clean energy especially as political debate around Net Zero gets louder. Interestingly, people said they were most supportive when solar projects came with: ✅ Local energy bill discounts ✅ Community investment (insulation, facilities, nature projects) ✅ Local jobs and apprenticeships It's a reminder that renewable energy isn't just about carbon it's about people, opportunity and shared benefit. What do you think? Is the industry doing enough to tell that story? Full article via Solar Power Portal in comments 👇 #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #PublicSupport #NetZero #Sustainability #CleanPower

According to Forbes, US solar must now prove itself without long-standing subsidies and tax credits, leaving the solar industry facing a moment of truth. The reality is more nuanced than headlines suggest. While subsidies helped solar scale rapidly, they also created dependency. Projects were designed around incentives rather than pure economics. Now, as it faces uncertainty, the industry must prove its fundamental value proposition. This isn't a crisis. It's an opportunity for genuine innovation. As the article highlights, technologies that improve panel efficiency, reduce system complexity and drive down the cost of energy, will be the ones that define solar's next chapter. Not those that simply optimise for tax credits. At CPT, we're focused on efficiency gains that improve the fundamental economics of solar. Our Photon Multiplier technology increases output by up to 15% per panel, which means more energy per dollar invested regardless of the policy environment. The goal👇 - Making solar economically compelling without artificial support - Reducing the cost per watt through performance, not just scale - Building resilience into the business model Subsidy or not, the physics of solar remains compelling. The companies that focus on real performance improvements will be the ones that thrive in any policy landscape. Learn more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e77PZP8y

Curious about the future of the UK's green energy workforce? GTEC Training has received nearly £1 million in government funding to revolutionise skills in renewables and energy efficiency. This remarkable investment will support 40 retrofit qualifications, 410 solar PV courses, and a whopping 770 online insulation training courses. 🔧 Imagine the possibilities: → Upskilling current installers → expanding their competencies → Training thousands in critical technologies → solar PV and insulation → Preparing professionals for low-carbon solutions → such as heat networks GTEC’s Managing Director, Griff Thomas, declares: "We're empowering people with skills to navigate a rapidly evolving energy landscape." Your thoughts? How is the green energy boom affecting your business? Reach out if you're ready to seize these opportunities! #GreenEnergy #RenewableTraining #NetZeroGoals #SolarTraining #EnergyEfficiency #SkillsDevelopment

Spot on. Renewable tech is a massive opportunity for the UK to lead globally, but that requires a skilled workforce with hands-on experience. Apprenticeships like this build real expertise from the ground up. Brilliant to see businesses investing in the talent we’ll need.

Using the Sun's Power: A Promising Prospect for Solar Energy! 🌞 Solar energy is a ray of hope for a more environmentally friendly future as the globe shifts to sustainable solutions. Solar power is becoming more than just an option—it's becoming essential due to technological advancements and a growing commitment to lowering carbon footprints! Investing in solar energy is revolutionary for the following reasons: 1. Environmental Impact, We can fight climate change and drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions by using the sun's energy. 🌍 2. Economic Opportunities, The solar sector is expanding! It is promoting innovation, generating jobs, and propelling economic expansion. There is a place for everyone in this dynamic industry, regardless of your background in technology, engineering, or project management! 💼 3. Solar energy for Energy Independence encourages energy security and resilience by empowering people and communities to lessen their dependency on fossil fuels. 🔋 4. Cost Reductions, Going solar can eventually result in significant energy bill savings due to declining installation costs and a variety of available incentives. 💡 I urge everyone to think about how they can support this solar revolution as we continue to investigate renewable energy options. Through personal investment.

IRENA 2025 Report Projects Sustained Job Growth Through Southeast Asia’s Clean Energy Transition The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has released its 2025 analysis highlighting the socio-economic impact of Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition. The new report focuses on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and provides updated insights into how the region’s shift towards renewable energy will shape jobs and economic growth in the coming decades. This is the second edition of IRENA’s study and offers a more detailed look at employment and economic trends under the 1.5°C Scenario—a pathway that aligns with high-ambition climate action targets. The 2025 analysis marks a major revision from the earlier 2023 report. The earlier […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/d3Yaq2sW #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #asean #cleanenergy #irena #report #southeastasia

Powering partnerships for a cleaner future. ⚡ We’re excited to announce the first cohort of Australian research organisations selected to participate in our India-Australia Technology Commercialisation Challenge (TCC). Through the initiative, the selected Australian R&D teams will be supported to: 🤝 Partner with Indian renewable manufacturers. 🤝 Co-develop commercialisation-led solutions in solar, battery, or hydrogen technologies. By connecting Australian research excellence with India's growing renewable manufacturing capabilities, the initiative aims to diversify renewable energy supply chains and fast-track the global energy transition. The TCC, part of the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership, is funded by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Learn more about the initiative and the selected organisations: https://lnkd.in/g7djbMPu 📷 | Prof Veena Sahajwalla AO, founding director of SMaRT@UNSW, who will be leading one of the 6 TCC collaboration teams. Credit: Anna Kucera.

Excited to be part of the India-Australia Technology Commercialisation Challenge, part of the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership, which combines Australian research excellence with India's growing renewable manufacturing capabilities to diversify renewable energy supply chains and fast-track the global energy transition. We are collaborating with Indian giant JSW Steel in relation to our UNSW SMaRT Centre Green Steel Polymer Injection Technology to develop in-situ hydrogen generation from waste polymers to enable reduced carbon emissions in the manufacture of steel. Full deets via our SMaRT Centre website: https://lnkd.in/gJrRWPrJ