Solar power generation has already exceeded last year’s figure – archive images

Sep 28, 2026

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Photovoltaics, solar panels on the roof of a house in Siegen. The sun is shining. Symbolic image of energy policy on September 26, 2026, in Siegen, Germany
Photovoltaics and Solar Thermal Systems on a Residential Building in the Saarland Photovoltaic modules and solar thermal tube collectors on the roof of a residential building in Uchtelfangen, a district of Illingen in the Saarland, Germ
Bamberg, Germany, September 8, 2026: Photovoltaic system in Bamberg s Südflur. Pictured: Photovoltaic system in Bamberg s Südflur. This photo is suitable for illustrating topics related to photovoltaics, solar energy, renewable energy, the energy transition, energy supply, and climate protection. Südflur, Bavaria Copyright: xFotostandx xMichaelxGründelx
Bamberg, Germany, September 8, 2026: Photovoltaic system in Bamberg’s Südflur. Pictured: Photovoltaic system in Bamberg’s Südflur. This image is suitable for illustrating topics related to photovoltaics, solar energy, renewable energy, the energy transition, energy supply, and climate protection—Südflur, Bavaria Copyright: xFotostandx xMichaelxGründelx
Bamberg, Germany, September 8, 2026 Photovoltaic system in Bamberg’s Südflur. Pictured: Photovoltaic system in Bamberg’s Südflur. The photo is suitable for illustrating topics related to photovoltaics, solar energy, renewable energy, the energy transition, energy supply, and climate protection. Here is a banner: Solar Power for 4,500 Households—Südflur, Bavaria Copyright: xFotostandx xMichaelxGründelx
Bamberg, Germany, September 8, 2026 Photovoltaic system in Bamberg s Südflur. Pictured: Photovoltaic system in Bamberg s Südflur. This photo is suitable for illustrating topics related to photovoltaics, solar energy, renewable energy, the energy transition, energy supply, and climate protection. Südflur, Bavaria Copyright: xFotostandx xMichaelxGründelx
Solarzellen Solarzellen auf einem Hausdach solar cells on a roof (License=RF) Copyright: xZoonar.com JoachimxOpelkax 3866026
A solar panel on the facade of a residential building. Installed as a balcony power plant, the panel generates solar power locally and serves as an example of private use of renewable energy, Enzkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, BLF, 26015414_Bernd_Leitner
Solar energy, photovoltaics, photovoltaic system, solar system, solar modules, solar panels, rooftop solar system, solar power, symbolic image for renewable energy, renewable energy, energy transition, electricity generation, sustainable energy, gree Copyright: xArnexAmbergx
A PV solar system on a house roof A photovoltaic system on the roof of a new house generates green electricity PHOTOMONTAGE FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Photovoltaikanlage auf dem Dach eines Einfamilienhauses erzeugt Solarstrom Photovoltaic system on the roof of a detached house generates solar power Copyright: imageBROKER KarinaxSchultze ibxiqx18648065.jpg
Residential Construction, Home Building in the Siegerland Region A new building is being constructed in a neighborhood of Siegen. Photovoltaic panels and solar collectors have been installed on the roof. Living in the Siegerland Region on August 16, 2026, in Siegen, Germany
Wind Farm Near Helmern, Bad Wünnenberg, Wind Turbines, Solar Farm, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Wind Farm
Large-scale use of valuable farmland for photovoltaic installations—photovoltaics instead of agriculture: a bright future
A44 Highway, Ottensgrund Viaduct east of the Wünnenberg-Haaren Interchange, near the Haaren district, solar park, photovoltaic park, wind farms between Paderborn and Lichtenau, truck traffic, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, wind farm on the highway
Im Winter sind die Solarmodule teilweise mit Schnee bedeckt, was sich auf die Energieeffizienz auswirkt. Snow partially covers a series of blue solar panels, affecting energy production in winter weather conditions. (License=RF) Copyright: xZoonar.com AndriixAbryutinx 24730274
Aerial view of industrial sized solar panel farm during sunset, illustrating the blend of technology and nature Aerial view of industrial sized solar panel farm during sunset, illustrating the blend of technology and nature, 64453348.jpg RECORD DATE NOT STATED
Opening of solar park in Chornobyl An employee works at a photovoltaic power station, which has a capacity of 0.8 MW and covers an area of more than 3,000 square meters, at the industrial site of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 12, 2025. Kyiv region Ukraine Copyright: xTARASOVx originalFilename: ukrinform-openingo250412_npUQr.jpg
Balkonkraftwerk von einer Dachgeschosswohnung. Abendsonne unterm Dach - Dunkelheit auf dem Solarmoul Eine Dachgeschosswohnung mit Balkon und grossen Solarmodulen. Die Abendsonne scheint noch mit goldenem Licht auf die Fenster und Balkontür, die Solarpanele liegen aber schon im Schatten Copyright: xZoonar.com YvenxDienstx 22664269
Ein grosses Balkonkraftwerk vor einem begrünten Balkon, 4 solar modules are installed at an angle in front of a balcony built into the facade. The modules are illuminated by the sun and are currently producing a lot of electricity. The balcony is full of plants., 4 solar modules are installed at an angle in front of a balcony built into the facade. The modules are illuminated by the sun and are currently producing a lot of electricity. The balcony is full of plants., 13.11.2024, Copyright: xGrafikdienstx Panthermedia38290255.jpg
Grid-connected Photovoltaic Power Generation Technicians check photovoltaic power generation equipment before it is connected to the grid for power supply in Liuzhou, China, on October 10, 2024. Liuzhou China Copyright: xCFOTOx originalFilename: cfoto-gridconn241011_npKC8.jpg

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Photovoltaics, solar panels on the roof of a house in Siegen. The sun is shining. Symbolic image of energy policy on September 26, 2026, in Siegen, Germany

Photovoltaics and Solar Thermal Systems on a Residential Building in the Saarland Photovoltaic modules and solar thermal tube collectors on the roof of a residential building in Uchtelfangen, a district of Illingen in the Saarland, Germ

Solarzellen Solarzellen auf einem Hausdach solar cells on a roof (License=RF) Copyright: xZoonar.com JoachimxOpelkax 3866026

A solar panel on the facade of a residential building. Installed as a balcony power plant, the panel generates solar power locally and serves as an example of private use of renewable energy, Enzkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, BLF, 26015414_Bernd_Leitner

Solar energy, photovoltaics, photovoltaic system, solar system, solar modules, solar panels, rooftop solar system, solar power, symbolic image for renewable energy, renewable energy, energy transition, electricity generation, sustainable energy, gree Copyright: xArnexAmbergx

A PV solar system on a house roof A photovoltaic system on the roof of a new house generates green electricity PHOTOMONTAGE FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Photovoltaikanlage auf dem Dach eines Einfamilienhauses erzeugt Solarstrom Photovoltaic system on the roof of a detached house generates solar power Copyright: imageBROKER KarinaxSchultze ibxiqx18648065.jpg

Residential Construction, Home Building in the Siegerland Region A new building is being constructed in a neighborhood of Siegen. Photovoltaic panels and solar collectors have been installed on the roof. Living in the Siegerland Region on August 16, 2026, in Siegen, Germany

Wind Farm Near Helmern, Bad Wünnenberg, Wind Turbines, Solar Farm, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Wind Farm

Large-scale use of valuable farmland for photovoltaic installations—photovoltaics instead of agriculture: a bright future

A44 Highway, Ottensgrund Viaduct east of the Wünnenberg-Haaren Interchange, near the Haaren district, solar park, photovoltaic park, wind farms between Paderborn and Lichtenau, truck traffic, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, wind farm on the highway

Im Winter sind die Solarmodule teilweise mit Schnee bedeckt, was sich auf die Energieeffizienz auswirkt. Snow partially covers a series of blue solar panels, affecting energy production in winter weather conditions. (License=RF) Copyright: xZoonar.com AndriixAbryutinx 24730274

Aerial view of industrial sized solar panel farm during sunset, illustrating the blend of technology and nature Aerial view of industrial sized solar panel farm during sunset, illustrating the blend of technology and nature, 64453348.jpg RECORD DATE NOT STATED

Grid-connected Photovoltaic Power Generation Technicians check photovoltaic power generation equipment before it is connected to the grid for power supply in Liuzhou, China, on October 10, 2024. Liuzhou China Copyright: xCFOTOx originalFilename: cfoto-gridconn241011_npKC8.jpg