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New Mexico Invests $31M in Clean Energy Research Hub
SolutionsJul 23

New Mexico Invests $31M in Clean Energy Research Hub

New Mexico just pumped $31.2 million into a university energy lab that will make electricity cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable for communities statewide. The upgrade turns a campus research center into a proving ground where breakthrough power technologies get tested before reaching your home.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
UConn Student Wins NASA Grant for Clean Energy Research
SolutionsAug 20

UConn Student Wins NASA Grant for Clean Energy Research

A chemical engineering student who toured a nuclear power plant as a kid just won a NASA scholarship to develop sustainable energy systems that could power both Earth and space missions. His research focuses on bringing clean water and carbon-free energy to communities that need it most.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded3 min read
South Korea Doubles Fusion Budget, Eyes Clean Energy Future
InnovationJan 21

South Korea Doubles Fusion Budget, Eyes Clean Energy Future

South Korea is investing 99% more in fusion energy research this year, nearly doubling its budget to $84 million as it races toward building a demonstration reactor that could provide limitless clean power. The bold plan combines cutting-edge AI with multiple fusion approaches to turn the sun's energy principle into reality on Earth.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)3 min read
EU Funds 1,400 Clean Energy Projects, Saves Ireland's Energy Use
Planet WinsFeb 4

EU Funds 1,400 Clean Energy Projects, Saves Ireland's Energy Use

A nearly €1 billion EU program is turning clean energy dreams into reality across Europe, funding thousands of local projects that have already saved enough energy to power every home in Ireland for a year. Real people like Ivana, Luca, and Angela are proving that Europe's green transition isn't just policy talk anymore.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
250 Students Power Clean Energy Research at Colorado Lab
VideosAug 19

250 Students Power Clean Energy Research at Colorado Lab

This summer, nearly 250 students from across America are getting hands-on experience at the National Laboratory of the Rockies, working on breakthrough technologies from faster microchips to next-generation batteries. These young researchers are solving real problems that will shape our energy future.

CleanTechnica2 min read
UK Fast-Tracks Clean Energy Projects to Cut Costs
Planet WinsMay 20

UK Fast-Tracks Clean Energy Projects to Cut Costs

Britain is making it easier to build windfarms and solar projects that will lower energy bills and boost energy security. The new plan protects critical clean energy infrastructure from lengthy legal delays.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Australia Proposes Clean Energy Royalties for Rural Towns
Planet WinsJul 30

Australia Proposes Clean Energy Royalties for Rural Towns

Australia's Clean Energy Council wants renewable energy companies to pay communities directly for hosting wind and solar farms, just like coal and gas pay royalties. The proposal could transform how rural towns benefit from the clean energy boom.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Octopus Energy Bets $1 Billion on California Clean Tech
Planet WinsFeb 18

Octopus Energy Bets $1 Billion on California Clean Tech

British energy giant Octopus Energy Generation is pouring $1 billion into California's clean technology sector, marking one of the largest clean energy investments in state history. The massive funding will accelerate renewable energy projects across the Golden State.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Clean Energy Needs Carrots and Sticks, Study Finds
VideosJan 31

Clean Energy Needs Carrots and Sticks, Study Finds

New research reveals that combining tax breaks for clean energy with penalties for polluters works better than either approach alone. The findings could reshape how governments fight climate change.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Octopus Energy Invests $1 Billion in California Clean Power
Planet WinsFeb 18

Octopus Energy Invests $1 Billion in California Clean Power

A UK energy company just committed nearly $1 billion to California's clean energy future, including a solar and battery storage project going live this summer. The investment marks a major win for American renewable energy as international confidence in US clean tech grows stronger. #

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
US Clean Energy Investment Jumps 6% to $120 Billion in 2025
Planet WinsFeb 27

US Clean Energy Investment Jumps 6% to $120 Billion in 2025

American clean energy investment reached $120 billion in 2025, proving the renewable energy transition continues to accelerate even during uncertain times. Companies are now using clean energy tax credits as a standard business strategy, with nearly a quarter of Fortune 1000 firms participating.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Clean Energy Investment Doubles Fossil Fuel Spending
Planet WinsJun 7

Clean Energy Investment Doubles Fossil Fuel Spending

For every dollar invested in fossil fuels this year, nearly two dollars are flowing into clean energy. Even when you add massive government subsidies to fossil fuels, clean energy still comes out ahead.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Pakistan Students Lead Clean Energy Storage Breakthrough
InnovationJul 22

Pakistan Students Lead Clean Energy Storage Breakthrough

A Pakistani physics graduate is pioneering hydrogen storage research that could transform the country's energy future. Her work proves Pakistan's universities can compete globally in clean energy innovation.

Google News - Renewable Energy Breakthrough3 min read
Maine's Clean Energy Jobs Grow 3X Faster Than Overall Jobs
Planet WinsMar 19

Maine's Clean Energy Jobs Grow 3X Faster Than Overall Jobs

Maine added $3 billion to its economy through clean energy in 2024, with job growth three times faster than the state's overall workforce. The state is now leading all of New England in clean energy sector expansion.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
India's ReNew Energy Powers 24M Homes with Clean Energy
Planet WinsApr 16

India's ReNew Energy Powers 24M Homes with Clean Energy

ReNew Energy Global just became India's second-largest renewable energy operator, adding a record 2.4 GW of clean capacity in one year. The company now powers 24 million households while avoiding 23 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Chinese City Turns Heating Pipes Into Battery for Clean Energy
InnovationMay 26

Chinese City Turns Heating Pipes Into Battery for Clean Energy

Researchers in China have figured out how to store renewable energy using the same pipes that heat homes in winter. The breakthrough could help cities worldwide solve one of clean energy's biggest challenges.

PV Magazine3 min read
Spain's Hydrogen Group Signs 5 Global Clean Energy Deals
InnovationMar 25

Spain's Hydrogen Group Signs 5 Global Clean Energy Deals

A major Spanish hydrogen organization just signed partnerships with five countries to speed up the world's shift to clean energy. The agreements connect industries, governments, and researchers across Europe and the Americas to share knowledge and build the infrastructure needed for hydrogen power.

Google: cooperation international2 min read
Canada Invests $26M in Prairie Clean Energy Grid Upgrade
Planet WinsJul 5

Canada Invests $26M in Prairie Clean Energy Grid Upgrade

Western Canada's electricity grid is getting a major boost with $26 million in federal funding for 17 clean energy projects, including Indigenous-led solar initiatives. The University of Calgary received $4.2 million to lead research connecting provincial power grids for more reliable, affordable energy sharing.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
Arizona Unlocks Clean Energy Future With Bold New Plan
Planet WinsMay 5

Arizona Unlocks Clean Energy Future With Bold New Plan

Arizona's energy leaders just delivered a roadmap to power the state's booming economy with clean, affordable energy while creating thousands of jobs. The plan cuts red tape on solar and wind projects to meet surging demand from tech companies and protect the grid.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Africa's Clean Energy Gets New Hope From Finance Fix
SolutionsApr 27

Africa's Clean Energy Gets New Hope From Finance Fix

Outdated banking rules have blocked billions in clean energy funding from reaching African solar and wind projects, but researchers now know exactly how to fix three key problems. Development banks and credit agencies are being called to update decades-old systems that treat cutting-edge green energy like risky speculation. #

Google: clean energy investment3 min read

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