20 results for "clean energy"
🚀 InnovationScientists Cool Solar Panels With Seawater, Boost Power 9%
Researchers in India discovered that a thin layer of seawater can drop solar panel temperatures by 18°F and increase energy output by nearly 9%, all without pumps or electricity. This simple breakthrough could make clean energy cheaper and more efficient for coastal communities worldwide.
🚀 InnovationNuclear Startups Raise $1.1B for Smaller Reactors
Nuclear energy is making a comeback as startups raised $1.1 billion in late 2025 to build smaller, more affordable reactors. The goal is to avoid the massive budget overruns that have plagued traditional nuclear plants by using mass production techniques.
🚀 InnovationUK Startup Makes First Semiconductors in Space
A British company just fired up the world's first commercial semiconductor factory in orbit, proving that making super-efficient electronics in space is finally possible. The breakthrough could slash energy use in our devices by up to 60 percent.
💡 SolutionsEgypt Signs $1.8B Solar Deal, First Africa Battery Plant
Egypt just locked in $1.8 billion to build massive solar farms and Africa's first battery storage factory, powering the country toward a clean energy future. By 2030, renewables will generate nearly half of Egypt's electricity.
🚀 InnovationFrance Starts Making 2M Electric Batteries a Year by 2030
France just fired up a homegrown battery industry that could power 20% of Europe's electric cars by 2030. The bold move challenges China's dominance and brings jobs back to French soil.
🚀 InnovationCalifornia Keeps Solar Plant Open Despite Bird Deaths
California just overruled both the Biden and Trump administrations to keep a controversial desert solar plant running until 2039. The reason? AI and data centers need so much electricity that even troubled renewable energy sources are too valuable to shut down.
🎬 VideosNew Solar Panels Hit 30% Efficiency, Slash Energy Costs
A California company just cracked the code on making solar panels 30% more efficient than today's average panels, which means cheaper clean energy and less land needed for solar farms. The breakthrough uses a special material called perovskite that's finally ready for real-world use after years of development.
🎬 Videos16.6M Now Work in Renewable Energy Despite Slower Growth
The renewable energy sector now employs 16.6 million people worldwide, though job growth slowed to just 2.3% in 2024 even as solar panels and wind turbines broke installation records. A new report reveals both the promise and challenges of building a green economy that works for everyone.
🌍 Planet WinsClean Energy Investment Hits Record $2.2 Trillion in 2025
Global investment in clean energy reached an unprecedented $2.2 trillion in 2025, double the amount spent on fossil fuels and marking what UN leaders call an irreversible shift toward renewable power. Despite infrastructure challenges, the momentum signals a transformative decade ahead for climate action.
💡 SolutionsHawaii Leads Nation's Shift to Energy Independence
Hawaii, America's most oil-dependent state, is transforming its energy future with locally owned solar, electric vehicles, and workforce programs that promise stable costs and lasting resilience. The transition is already underway, with thousands of households saving money and creating local wealth.
🌍 Planet WinsUK Sets Renewable Energy Record With Wind and Solar in 2025
Britain generated over 127 terawatt hours from renewable sources in 2025, with wind powering nearly 30% of the grid and solar output jumping by a third. The milestone marks major progress toward the country's clean energy goals, even as challenges remain.
💛 Acts of KindnessEV Owner Gets Home Charger Installed in Just One Week
Installing an electric vehicle charger sounds intimidating, but one EV owner just shared how the entire process took less than seven days from start to finish. The surprisingly smooth experience is easing fears for would-be electric car owners worried about charging at home.
🎬 VideosCalifornia Proposes $200M to Make EVs More Affordable
Governor Newsom wants to invest $200 million to help California drivers afford electric vehicles after federal tax credits expired. The proposal could reignite momentum for EV adoption in a state where nearly 3 in 10 new cars sold last quarter were zero-emission.
💡 SolutionsBYD Sells 2.25M EVs, Overtakes Tesla as Global Leader
Chinese automaker BYD just became the world's largest electric vehicle maker, selling over 2.25 million battery-electric cars in 2025 and outselling Tesla by more than 600,000 units. The victory marks a stunning turnaround from 2011, when Elon Musk dismissed BYD's technology as weak.
🌍 Planet WinsTurkey Sets Wind Power Record, Nearly 25% of Grid
Turkey's wind farms generated a record 259,076 megawatt-hours in a single day this January, powering nearly a quarter of the entire country's electricity needs. The milestone marks a major step toward the nation's goal of full energy independence through renewable power.
🚀 Innovation10 kW Wind Turbine Powers Homes Through Winter Snowstorms
A new vertical wind turbine generates enough electricity to power entire homes during winter, even in heavy snowfall when solar panels struggle. The TESUP Atlas system captures wind from all directions and thrives in cold weather conditions that traditionally challenge renewable energy.
🚀 InnovationCalifornia Proposes $200M to Keep Electric Cars Affordable
California just unveiled a plan to set aside $200 million for electric vehicle incentives after the federal tax credit disappeared. The move could make EVs accessible to thousands more buyers in America's largest electric car market.
🚀 InnovationSilicon Battery Breakthrough Cuts EV Charging to 10 Minutes
A new silicon-carbon battery technology could charge electric vehicles in under 10 minutes while storing 55% more energy than current batteries. The breakthrough works with existing manufacturing equipment, making it ready to scale immediately.
🚀 InnovationMeta Secures Nuclear Power for 5 Million Homes to Fuel Clean AI Future
Meta just locked in enough nuclear energy to power 5 million homes, proving tech giants can scale AI responsibly. The Facebook parent company's trio of deals brings 6.6 gigawatts of clean energy online by 2035, creating jobs while cutting carbon from America's power grid.
🎬 VideosBrooklyn Gets 88 Battery-Powered EV Chargers in Clean Energy Win
Brooklyn is about to become home to the East Coast's largest battery-backed EV charging hub, with 88 new fast charging ports coming to Williamsburg. The innovative system uses massive battery storage to make charging more affordable and sustainable for the borough's 2.7 million residents.