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Australia just installed over 3 gigawatts of renewable energy and battery storage in a single year, setting a new national record. The milestone shows clean energy is scaling faster than ever in one of the world's sunniest countries.
Wind power technicians in China scale turbines over 90 meters high to maintain the equipment powering the country's green energy transition. Their precision work keeps clean electricity flowing across the nation.
A community battery project in Narrabri, Australia, collapsed after misleading fire safety comparisons sparked fear at a council meeting. The story reveals how communities can work together to separate fact from fiction in the clean energy transition.
Southern Spain's Andalucía region just produced more renewable energy than ever before, powering ahead with a 10.3% jump in 2025. Led by record-breaking solar power, the region is proving that clean energy isn't just possible—it's happening right now.
While Nigeria faces gas supply challenges, four hydroelectric plants are proving the value of renewable energy infrastructure. These clean energy sources are keeping millions of Nigerians connected to power when thermal plants can't operate.
A cargo aircraft designed to carry 345-foot wind turbine blades just announced its first flight date. WindRunner could unlock clean energy in places traditional trucks can't reach.
A $3 billion financing deal for solar and battery storage across Chile, Brazil, and Mexico just became Latin America's largest clean energy investment ever. The move signals that global banks are betting big on the region's renewable future.
Australia's greenhouse gas emissions dropped 1.9% this year, powered by a renewable energy surge that's transforming the nation's electricity grid. Solar and wind are now doing the heavy lifting, slashing pollution from power generation faster than experts predicted.
A former oil executive left Shell to prove that fracking technology can unlock unlimited clean energy from beneath our feet. The same controversial drilling method that extracts oil could now deliver renewable power 24/7, solving what solar and wind can't.
Norway has become Brazil's third-largest foreign investor, pouring $14 billion into renewable energy projects that are creating thousands of jobs and accelerating the global clean energy transition. This partnership positions Brazil as a powerhouse for solar, wind, and hydrogen innovation.
While some countries pull back on renewables, China installed more solar and wind capacity in 2024 than the US and India combined. The country now generates three times the clean energy of its closest competitors, helping drive down costs worldwide.
Chile just greenlit one of South America's largest energy storage systems that could power three-quarters of a million homes. The 750-megawatt-hour battery in Santiago marks a major leap forward for renewable energy reliability across Latin America.
Sweden just distributed €67 million to local municipalities that host wind power installations, sharing clean energy profits directly with communities. The payment system rewards towns for supporting renewable infrastructure while funding local services.
A clean energy startup just secured $140 million to modernize America's aging electrical infrastructure with technology that makes renewable power more reliable. Major investors including Andreessen Horowitz are betting big on a future where clean electricity flows seamlessly to every home and business.
India just achieved its biggest energy expansion ever, adding enough renewable power in 10 months to outpace fossil fuels for the first time. Solar and wind now generate more than half the country's electricity.
ACCIONA Energía is installing a giant battery system at a major Chilean solar plant that can store 1,000 megawatt-hours of clean energy. This breakthrough helps solve one of renewable energy's biggest challenges: keeping the lights on when the sun isn't shining.
Malaysia just started building its largest floating solar project, turning an abandoned mining lake into clean energy. The 300MW plant will power thousands of homes when it opens in 2027.
Britain just locked in prices for clean energy that cost half as much as new gas power plants, promising lower bills and slashed imports. The record-breaking auction secured enough renewable capacity to cut the country's gas needs by three-quarters.
Dubai's electricity and water authority just posted record-breaking results, with clean energy generation skyrocketing 52% in a single year. The utility is proving that rapid growth and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
Spanish energy giant Iberdrola just delivered a record 255,976 GWh of distributed energy in 2025, marking a 7.5% jump from last year. The UK led the surge with a stunning 52% increase after a major network expansion.
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