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Hungary Gets €210M for Massive Solar and Battery Project
Planet Wins29m ago

Hungary Gets €210M for Massive Solar and Battery Project

Hungary just secured one of the largest renewable energy deals in Central and Eastern Europe, with a €210 million investment powering a groundbreaking solar and battery project. When it goes live later this year, it will pump 448 GWh of clean electricity into the grid annually without needing a cent of government subsidies.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
India's Solar Power Surpasses Hydro in Clean Energy Shift
Planet Wins3h ago

India's Solar Power Surpasses Hydro in Clean Energy Shift

India's renewable energy jumped 24% in 2025, generating enough clean power to cut fossil fuel use for only the third time in 25 years. Solar now provides more electricity than hydropower, marking a historic turning point in the world's most populous nation.

Google News - Solar Power Record3 min read
Solar and Wind Just Beat Fossil Fuels for First Time Ever
Planet Wins3h ago

Solar and Wind Just Beat Fossil Fuels for First Time Ever

Clean energy has officially overtaken coal as the world's largest electricity source, marking the first time in over a century that fossil fuel power has declined because of progress, not crisis. Solar alone grew enough in 2025 to power double the UK's entire electricity needs.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Germany's "Dumb Machine" Could Transform Clean Energy
Planet Wins6h ago

Germany's "Dumb Machine" Could Transform Clean Energy

A Munich startup is building a fusion reactor so simple it could run like a microwave oven, potentially unlocking unlimited clean electricity. Their twisted design might just solve one of humanity's biggest energy challenges.

Google News - Canada Breakthrough3 min read
Britain's Wind Power Hits Record 29.2TWh This Year
Planet Wins9h ago

Britain's Wind Power Hits Record 29.2TWh This Year

Wind turbines across Great Britain just generated more clean electricity than ever before, reaching 29.2TWh and powering more than half the country's needs. The milestone marks a major win in the shift away from fossil fuels, though experts say better grid planning could make renewables even more powerful.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Solar Leads Global Energy Growth for First Time Ever
Planet Wins13h ago

Solar Leads Global Energy Growth for First Time Ever

Solar power just made history as the single biggest contributor to global energy supply growth in 2025, accounting for more than 25% of the increase. Clean electricity is now meeting demand faster than fossil fuels, marking a measurable shift in how the world powers itself.

Electrek3 min read
America's Largest Wind Farm Powers 3 Million Homes
Planet Wins4d ago

America's Largest Wind Farm Powers 3 Million Homes

After 18 years of planning, the biggest renewable energy project in U.S. history just started delivering clean electricity from New Mexico to California. The massive wind farm is already breaking records and powering millions of homes.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
India's ReNew Energy Hits Record 2.4 GW Green Power in 2026
Planet Wins5d ago

India's ReNew Energy Hits Record 2.4 GW Green Power in 2026

India's second-largest renewable energy company just completed its biggest year ever, powering up enough clean electricity to supply millions of homes. ReNew Energy Global commissioned 2.4 gigawatts of solar, wind, and battery capacity in 2026.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
South Korea Launches 40 MW Carbon-Free Power Plant
Planet Wins5d ago

South Korea Launches 40 MW Carbon-Free Power Plant

A groundbreaking partnership in South Korea is turning ammonia into clean electricity, proving carbon-free industrial power is ready for real-world deployment. The 40-megawatt plant could transform how factories get their energy.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)3 min read
Morocco's Giant Solar Plant Powers 1 Million Homes
Planet Wins5d ago

Morocco's Giant Solar Plant Powers 1 Million Homes

Morocco built one of the world's largest solar power plants in the Sahara Desert, generating clean electricity for over a million homes. The ambitious Noor project proves the country's renewable energy capabilities while highlighting lessons for the future.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
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India's ReNew Energy Adds Record 2.4 GW Clean Power in 2026

India's second-largest renewable energy company just had its biggest year ever, powering up enough clean electricity to avoid 23 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. ReNew Energy commissioned a record 2.4 gigawatts of solar, wind, and battery storage in fiscal year 2026.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
World Bank Partners with AMEA Power for 2.7GW Clean Energy
Planet Wins5d ago

World Bank Partners with AMEA Power for 2.7GW Clean Energy

A major clean energy developer just secured World Bank backing to deliver 2.7 gigawatts of renewable power across emerging markets. That's enough clean electricity to power millions of homes while creating thousands of jobs.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Canada Plans Clean Energy Grid to Cut Costs and Create Jobs
Planet WinsApr 13

Canada Plans Clean Energy Grid to Cut Costs and Create Jobs

Over 30 groups are pushing Canada to build a coast-to-coast clean electricity grid that would lower energy bills, create thousands of jobs, and reduce reliance on volatile fossil fuels. The ambitious project has support from unions, Indigenous leaders, doctors, and mayors across the nation.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
Caribbean Nation Plans 50 MW Solar Farm With Battery
Planet WinsApr 13

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
Sweden Powers Up 21,600 Solar Plants in 2025
Planet WinsApr 10

Sweden Powers Up 21,600 Solar Plants in 2025

Sweden added more than 21,000 solar installations last year, bringing the nation's total clean energy capacity to enough electricity to power over 13% of all households. The Nordic country is proving that even northern climates can embrace solar power at scale.

Regional: sweden renewable energy (SE)2 min read
Sweden Powers Up 21,600 Solar Plants in One Year
Planet WinsApr 10

Sweden Powers Up 21,600 Solar Plants in One Year

Sweden just added 21,600 solar power plants in a single year, bringing the country's total to over 314,000 installations that now generate enough clean electricity for 13% of all Swedish households. The Nordic nation is proving that even countries with long, dark winters can make solar energy a cornerstone of their clean energy future.

PV Magazine2 min read
Britain Breaks Solar Record, Powers 11 Million Homes
Planet WinsApr 9

Britain Breaks Solar Record, Powers 11 Million Homes

Great Britain just shattered its solar power record twice in two days, generating enough clean electricity to power 11 million homes. The milestone marks another leap forward in the country's shift away from fossil fuels and toward energy independence.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
UK Breaks Solar Record Twice as Biggest Farm Gets Approved
Planet WinsApr 9

UK Breaks Solar Record Twice as Biggest Farm Gets Approved

Britain just smashed its solar energy record two days in a row, hitting 14.4GW of clean electricity from sunshine alone. The milestone comes as the government greenlights the country's largest solar farm yet, part of a massive clean energy push.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Dutch Wind Farm Begins Construction to Power 1M Homes
Planet WinsApr 7

Dutch Wind Farm Begins Construction to Power 1M Homes

The OranjeWind offshore wind farm has successfully completed its first construction phase, placing protective rocks on the seabed 53 kilometers off the Dutch coast. When operational in 2028, the farm will generate enough clean electricity to power one million Dutch households.

Google: wind energy success2 min read
UK Renewables Hit 52.5% of Electricity for Second Year
Planet WinsApr 7

UK Renewables Hit 52.5% of Electricity for Second Year

Wind and solar power pushed Britain's renewable energy past 50% for the second year running, reaching a record 52.5% in 2025. The milestone shows clean energy is now the backbone of the UK's power grid, with wind alone delivering nearly a third of all electricity.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read

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