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US Grid Adds Record 86 GW of Clean Energy in 2026
Planet Wins11h ago

US Grid Adds Record 86 GW of Clean Energy in 2026

America is installing more solar panels and batteries this year than ever before, with 86 gigawatts of new clean energy coming online. That's enough to power 64 million homes and nearly double what we added last year.

Google News - Solar Power Record3 min read
US Renewable Energy Capacity to Jump 62% in 2026
Planet Wins11h ago

US Renewable Energy Capacity to Jump 62% in 2026

America's clean energy revolution is accelerating faster than anyone predicted. Solar, wind, and battery storage will account for every bit of new power capacity added to the grid this year.

Electrek2 min read
UK Power Plant Breaks Renewable Energy Record in 2025
Planet Wins16h ago

UK Power Plant Breaks Renewable Energy Record in 2025

The Drax Group just delivered a record-breaking year for renewable power, generating enough clean energy to power millions of UK homes. The company is now planning major investments in battery storage and flexible energy solutions while returning over £1 billion to shareholders.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
US Hits Battery Storage Record Despite Policy Uncertainty
Planet Wins23h ago

US Hits Battery Storage Record Despite Policy Uncertainty

America just added enough battery storage to power five million homes for a year, marking the biggest grid energy leap in history. Even with federal clean energy incentives getting slashed, the momentum keeps building.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Germany's Battery Firms Unite to Speed Up Green Grid
Planet Wins23h ago

Germany's Battery Firms Unite to Speed Up Green Grid

Fifty-eight energy companies in Germany have joined forces to solve a problem that's actually a good one: too many battery storage projects waiting to connect to the power grid. The new cooperation forum is turning growing pains into strategic solutions for clean energy's future.

PV Magazine2 min read
US Clean Energy Investment Hits $120B Despite Challenges
Planet Wins1d ago

US Clean Energy Investment Hits $120B Despite Challenges

America's clean energy sector proved its strength in 2025, with investors pouring $120 billion into renewable projects even as political uncertainty swirled. The resilience signals that solar, wind, and battery storage have become too economically attractive to slow down.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Latin America Lands Record $3B Clean Energy Investment
Planet Wins1d ago

Latin America Lands Record $3B Clean Energy Investment

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.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
U.S. Solar and Battery Boom: 86 GW Coming in 2026
Planet Wins1d ago

U.S. Solar and Battery Boom: 86 GW Coming in 2026

America is installing enough new solar panels and batteries in 2026 to power millions of homes, marking the biggest single-year energy expansion in over two decades. Clean energy now accounts for 93% of all new power projects breaking ground this year.

Google News - Solar Power Record3 min read
Finland Solves Wind Power Problem With Giant Batteries
Solutions1d ago

Finland Solves Wind Power Problem With Giant Batteries

Norway's Statkraft just signed a deal for two massive battery systems in Finland that will smooth out wind power's ups and downs, making clean energy more reliable. It's a breakthrough solution as Finland's wind capacity nearly tripled in just four years.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Mexico Requires Social Impact Reviews for Battery Storage
Solutions2d ago

Mexico Requires Social Impact Reviews for Battery Storage

Mexico just became the first country to mandate social impact assessments for large battery storage projects, ensuring communities have a voice in the clean energy transition. The new rule prioritizes people alongside progress as the nation builds its renewable energy future.

PV Magazine2 min read
Guatemala's Solar Boom: 1.24 GW Clean Energy Wins Big
Planet Wins2d ago

Guatemala's Solar Boom: 1.24 GW Clean Energy Wins Big

Guatemala just awarded contracts for massive solar farms paired with battery storage, showing clean energy can outcompete traditional power. The auction drew nearly three times more bids than available slots.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
US Battery Storage Hits Record 57.6 GWh in 2025
Planet Wins2d ago

US Battery Storage Hits Record 57.6 GWh in 2025

America just installed four times more battery storage than it did three years ago, with Texas poised to lead the nation. The surge proves clean energy storage has become essential infrastructure that both red and blue states can't afford to ignore.

Electrek2 min read
U.S. Sets Record with 86 GW Clean Energy Surge in 2026
Innovation3d ago

U.S. Sets Record with 86 GW Clean Energy Surge in 2026

America is about to smash power generation records, with developers planning to add 86 gigawatts of clean energy capacity in 2026. Solar panels and batteries will power more than three-quarters of this historic expansion.

Google News - Solar Power Record3 min read
US Battery Storage Jumped 30% in 2024, Powers 5M Homes
Innovation3d ago

US Battery Storage Jumped 30% in 2024, Powers 5M Homes

America just added a record 57 gigawatt hours of battery storage to the grid in 2024, enough to power more than 5 million homes. Even better, the boom is happening in red states like Texas, proving clean energy can win on pure economics.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
US Adds 58 GWh of Energy Storage Capacity in 2025
Planet Wins3d ago

US Adds 58 GWh of Energy Storage Capacity in 2025

America just installed enough battery storage in one year to power Houston through the night. Despite political headwinds, the clean energy storage revolution is accelerating across red and blue states alike.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Sweden Activates 9-MW Battery for Cleaner Energy Grid
Planet Wins3d ago

Sweden Activates 9-MW Battery for Cleaner Energy Grid

Nordic Solar just switched on a massive 9-megawatt battery in Sweden that can store renewable energy and keep the power grid stable. It's another win for countries proving clean energy can work at scale. #

Google News - Sweden Renewable2 min read
Solar Power Costs to Drop 30% by 2035, Battery Storage Soars
Planet Wins3d ago

Solar Power Costs to Drop 30% by 2035, Battery Storage Soars

Clean energy just got a major affordability boost. New analysis shows solar electricity costs will plunge 30% over the next decade while battery storage prices hit record lows.

PV Magazine2 min read
South Korea Invests $223M in Clean Energy Grid Upgrade
Planet Wins3d ago

South Korea Invests $223M in Clean Energy Grid Upgrade

South Korea is pouring $223 million into a next-generation power grid that will connect hundreds of megawatts of solar energy and create smarter, more flexible electricity networks across the country. The ambitious plan combines battery storage, microgrids, and AI-powered systems to help communities produce and use their own renewable energy.

PV Magazine3 min read
Montana Senator Uses Solar Power He Voted to Defund
Acts of Kindness3d ago

Montana Senator Uses Solar Power He Voted to Defund

Montana Senator Tim Sheehy has solar panels and battery storage on his home, yet voted to eliminate the tax credits that helped Americans afford the same technology. His stance reveals a growing conversation about the real value of clean energy.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
US Breaks Energy Storage Record With 15.2 Gigawatts in 2025
Innovation6d ago

US Breaks Energy Storage Record With 15.2 Gigawatts in 2025

America just installed more battery storage capacity in a single year than ever before, marking a major step forward for renewable energy. The milestone shows clean energy infrastructure is scaling up despite economic headwinds.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read

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