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BlackRock Invests $360M in India's Clean Energy Future
Planet WinsJan 20

BlackRock Invests $360M in India's Clean Energy Future

Global investment giant BlackRock just backed India's renewable energy expansion with a $360 million stake in Aditya Birla Renewables, a company already powering millions across 10 states. The deal signals that big money is betting on clean power going mainstream.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Ex-BlackRock Manager Brings Wall Street Investing to Kenya
Community HeroesApr 3

Ex-BlackRock Manager Brings Wall Street Investing to Kenya

Radhika Bhachu left a comfortable job at BlackRock to build Ndovu, a startup making wealth management accessible to everyday Africans. Her mission: turn saving into investing for millions who've been locked out of capital markets.

TechCabal3 min read
India's Clean Energy Gets $1.8B Boost in Massive Deal
Planet WinsJul 14

India's Clean Energy Gets $1.8B Boost in Massive Deal

An Indian conglomerate just made one of the country's biggest renewable energy investments, purchasing 3.3 gigawatts of operating wind and solar farms. The $1.8 billion deal signals growing confidence in India's clean energy future.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Influencer Gets 150K to Buy Spirit as People's Airline
InnovationMay 5

Influencer Gets 150K to Buy Spirit as People's Airline

A voice actor wants to buy bankrupt Spirit Airlines and run it like the Green Bay Packers, where regular people own and vote on decisions. Nearly 150,000 supporters have already signed on in just two days.

Fast Company2 min read
NYC Pension Funds Cut Carbon Footprint in Half by 2025
Planet WinsApr 30

NYC Pension Funds Cut Carbon Footprint in Half by 2025

New York City's $300 billion pension system slashed its carbon emissions by nearly half in just five years while delivering strong returns to retirees. The achievement puts the city's public pension funds years ahead of their climate goals.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Amazon Signs Record Wind Deal for German Baltic Farm
Planet WinsJun 19

Amazon Signs Record Wind Deal for German Baltic Farm

Amazon just locked in Germany's largest offshore wind power agreement, giving developers the confidence to build the Baltic Sea's biggest wind farm. The tech giant's commitment shows how corporate clean energy deals are accelerating the renewable revolution.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Chile's Atacama Desert Powers Homes After Dark With Solar
Planet WinsMay 28

Chile's Atacama Desert Powers Homes After Dark With Solar

Chile just inaugurated a $500 million solar facility that stores sunshine and delivers electricity all night long. The project proves renewables can replace traditional power plants around the clock.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
India's Largest Green Energy Deal Creates 9.4 GW Portfolio
Planet WinsJul 14

India's Largest Green Energy Deal Creates 9.4 GW Portfolio

Aditya Birla Group is acquiring a $1.8 billion renewable energy company in India's biggest clean power deal, creating a massive 9.4 gigawatt platform that will power millions of homes. The combined force positions India as a global leader in the renewable energy revolution.

PV Magazine2 min read
Revel and Voltera Build 1,000 EV Chargers for Robotaxis
SolutionsMay 29

Revel and Voltera Build 1,000 EV Chargers for Robotaxis

Two electric vehicle charging companies are merging to create one of America's largest fast-charging networks designed specifically for ride-hail drivers and autonomous taxis. The combined network will span 11 major cities with over 1,000 charging stations already built or in development.

Electrek3 min read
AI Newsroom Breaks Stories in 6 Minutes With No Reporters
InnovationAug 12

AI Newsroom Breaks Stories in 6 Minutes With No Reporters

A tech entrepreneur built a fully automated newsroom that breaks tech news faster than traditional outlets, using AI agents to find, write, and publish stories. RuntimeWire runs on just $100 a day and has published nearly 2,000 stories since May.

Wired3 min read
Toronto Startup Raises $750M for Self-Driving Robotaxis
InnovationFeb 4

Toronto Startup Raises $750M for Self-Driving Robotaxis

A Toronto company just secured three-quarters of a billion dollars to bring driverless cars to city streets using groundbreaking AI technology. Waabi's partnership with Uber could put 25,000 autonomous taxis on the road, transforming how we get around.

Google News - Startup Success3 min read