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Britain Approves Record 45GW of Renewable Energy in 2025
Planet Wins20m ago

Britain Approves Record 45GW of Renewable Energy in 2025

Britain nearly doubled its renewable energy approvals in 2025, greenlighting enough battery, wind, and solar projects to power millions of homes. The country is now racing to upgrade its electricity grid to match this historic clean energy boom.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
Caribbean Nation Plans 50 MW Solar Farm With Battery
Planet Wins3h ago

Caribbean Nation Plans 50 MW Solar Farm With Battery

St. Kitts and Nevis is building its first major solar power project, a move that will multiply the tiny island nation's renewable energy capacity tenfold. The project combines solar panels with battery storage to provide clean electricity even after sunset.

PV Magazine2 min read
Latvia's Largest Wind Farm Gets Grid-Stabilizing Battery
Planet Wins21h ago

Latvia's Largest Wind Farm Gets Grid-Stabilizing Battery

A groundbreaking battery system in Latvia just became the first in the Baltic region to qualify for all frequency regulation services, bringing unprecedented grid stability to wind energy. The 20.64MWh facility is already helping balance renewable power across the region.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
100,000 Home Batteries Kept Lights On During Winter Storm Fern
Solutions3d ago

100,000 Home Batteries Kept Lights On During Winter Storm Fern

When Winter Storm Fern left over a million Americans without power, households with solar panels and batteries kept running. Now this proven technology is scaling nationwide to strengthen our struggling grid.

Fast Company3 min read
California Batteries Boost Solar Prices by $42 Per Hour
Solutions4d ago

California Batteries Boost Solar Prices by $42 Per Hour

Giant batteries across California are making solar power more profitable by buying electricity when the sun shines brightest. This surprising market shift is injecting millions of dollars into renewable energy.

PV Magazine3 min read
Romania Gets World's First Sodium-Ion Grid Battery
Planet Wins5d ago

Romania Gets World's First Sodium-Ion Grid Battery

A groundbreaking energy storage project in Romania will combine traditional lithium batteries with cutting-edge sodium-ion technology, creating one of the world's first utility-scale hybrid systems. The innovation could make renewable energy storage cheaper and more sustainable.

PV Magazine2 min read
Brazil Approves First Solar Farm With Battery Storage
Planet Wins5d ago

Brazil Approves First Solar Farm With Battery Storage

Brazil just greenlit its first solar power plant with an attached battery system, a breakthrough that could transform how the country stores and uses clean energy. The project in Bahia shows renewables are getting smarter about keeping the lights on when the sun goes down.

PV Magazine2 min read
Bluetti's New 13K Battery Powers Homes Through Outages
Planet Wins5d ago

Bluetti's New 13K Battery Powers Homes Through Outages

A major battery maker just launched a home energy system that could keep your lights on during the next power outage. The modular design lets homeowners start small and add storage as needed.

PV Magazine2 min read
Turkey Approves 33GW Battery Storage, Outpacing EU Nations
Planet Wins5d ago

Turkey Approves 33GW Battery Storage, Outpacing EU Nations

Turkey has approved more battery storage projects than any European Union country, signaling a clean energy boom in developing nations. The 33GW approval since 2022 nearly triples Germany's total capacity.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Australia Approves $930M Solar Farm Powering 142K Homes
Planet Wins5d ago

Australia Approves $930M Solar Farm Powering 142K Homes

A massive solar and battery project in rural New South Wales just cleared its final hurdle, bringing Australia one giant leap closer to clean energy independence. The 800-megawatt installation will create 400 construction jobs while strengthening the power grid for decades to come.

PV Magazine3 min read
India Could Power 90% of Grid With Solar and Batteries
Planet Wins5d ago

India Could Power 90% of Grid With Solar and Batteries

New research shows solar panels paired with batteries could supply 90% of India's electricity at competitive costs, offering a clear path to clean energy for the world's most populous nation. The findings suggest the technology is already cost-effective in most major states.

PV Magazine3 min read
Chile Hits 1GW Clean Energy Milestone with Atlas Projects
Planet Wins5d ago

Chile Hits 1GW Clean Energy Milestone with Atlas Projects

Atlas Renewable Energy is doubling its solar and battery storage capacity in Chile, bringing the country closer to 10GW of clean energy storage. Three massive projects are over 70% complete, powering mines and industries with 15-year green energy contracts.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
Zambia and Norway Partner for 300 MW Solar Energy Project
Planet Wins5d ago

Zambia and Norway Partner for 300 MW Solar Energy Project

Zambia is launching a groundbreaking solar power initiative with Norway that could light up homes across the country while cutting reliance on coal. The $2 billion program invites private developers to build clean energy projects that combine solar panels with battery storage.

Google News - Norway Green Energy3 min read
Americans Cut Energy Bills 90% With Solar Power at Home
Innovation6d ago

Americans Cut Energy Bills 90% With Solar Power at Home

Homeowners are slashing energy bills from over $5,000 annually to just $150 by installing solar panels and battery systems. As power outages double nationwide, these households stay warm, lit, and connected while saving thousands.

DW News2 min read
France and Japan Build Giant Batteries for Cleaner Grids
Planet WinsApr 6

France and Japan Build Giant Batteries for Cleaner Grids

Two massive battery projects announced in France and Japan will store renewable energy and stabilize power grids, marking a major step toward cleaner electricity for millions. The French facility will be the country's largest, while Japan welcomes its first project from international developer Neoen.

PV Magazine2 min read
Oman Quadruples Clean Energy to 9.5% in Just Four Years
Planet WinsApr 6

Oman Quadruples Clean Energy to 9.5% in Just Four Years

Oman's renewable energy share skyrocketed from under 2% to nearly 10% since 2021, now powering 155,000 homes. The country just announced $23 billion in clean infrastructure investments through 2030.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
California Batteries Now Power 43% of Grid at Peak Demand
Planet WinsApr 4

California Batteries Now Power 43% of Grid at Peak Demand

On March 29, batteries delivered 12.3 gigawatts to California's grid during evening hours, matching the output of six Hoover Dams. Nearly all of this storage capacity was built in just the last five years.

Fast Company - Innovation3 min read
China's Longi Unifies Solar and Storage in One Platform
InnovationApr 2

China's Longi Unifies Solar and Storage in One Platform

Solar giant Longi just replaced the patchwork approach to renewable energy with a single integrated system that could make clean power projects faster and more reliable. The company's new strategy treats solar panels and battery storage as one coordinated "Solar Generator" instead of separate parts.

PV Magazine3 min read
Australia Plans 2 GW Battery Fleet to Stabilize Power Grid
Planet WinsApr 2

Australia Plans 2 GW Battery Fleet to Stabilize Power Grid

Australia's New South Wales is moving forward with nine massive battery projects that will keep the power grid stable as the state transitions to renewable energy. The innovative approach lets the grid operator tap into privately owned batteries instead of building expensive new infrastructure.

PV Magazine2 min read
Chile Builds Mega Battery to Store Solar and Wind Power
Planet WinsApr 2

Chile Builds Mega Battery to Store Solar and Wind Power

Chile just started building a massive battery system that can store enough renewable energy to power thousands of homes, making clean electricity available even when the sun isn't shining and wind isn't blowing. The project marks a major step forward in replacing fossil fuel plants with reliable green energy.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read

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