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Maine Students Design Real Clean Energy Fixes in One Day
InnovationMar 3

Maine Students Design Real Clean Energy Fixes in One Day

Over 30 Bowdoin College students spent their Saturday creating small-scale renewable energy solutions for Maine's clean energy goals. The winning team proposed state-subsidized household batteries that could help the state reach 100% clean energy.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Africa Lands $11B in Clean Energy Investment from France
Global NewsMay 13

Africa Lands $11B in Clean Energy Investment from France

Leaders from France and 30+ African nations just announced over $11 billion in renewable energy projects, marking a turning point in Africa's clean energy future. The deals span everything from sustainable jet fuel to solar plants and clean cooking solutions.

Google News - Clean Energy2 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
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
Abandoned Oil Wells Getting Second Life as Clean Energy
SolutionsMay 16

Abandoned Oil Wells Getting Second Life as Clean Energy

Thousands of old oil and gas wells across America are being transformed into geothermal power sources instead of being plugged forever. This innovative solution turns environmental liabilities into clean energy assets.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
China Turns Old Salt Mines Into Clean Energy Powerhouses
InnovationApr 6

China Turns Old Salt Mines Into Clean Energy Powerhouses

Abandoned salt mines in China are becoming giant underground batteries that store enough renewable energy to power 200,000 homes. The breakthrough technology is helping the country lead the global clean energy transition while sharing affordable solutions with the world.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
UK Locks in Record 4.9GW Solar in Clean Energy Auction
Planet WinsFeb 12

UK Locks in Record 4.9GW Solar in Clean Energy Auction

Britain just secured its largest solar power contract ever, locking in 4.9 gigawatts of new clean energy that will power millions of homes at half the cost of gas. The historic auction puts the UK back on track to meet its ambitious 2030 clean energy goals.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 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
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
Clean Energy Boom Accelerates on Security Concerns
SolutionsMay 19

Clean Energy Boom Accelerates on Security Concerns

Global clean energy investment is surging as countries prioritize energy security, putting the world on track to dramatically reduce fossil fuel dependence. Trillions of dollars are now flowing into renewable technologies at unprecedented speed.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Philippines Locks In $380M for Clean Energy This Year
Planet WinsApr 7

Philippines Locks In $380M for Clean Energy This Year

The Philippines just secured nearly half a billion dollars in clean energy investments in just two months, powering the nation's push for energy independence. Amid global fuel uncertainty, the Southeast Asian nation is turning renewable power into its strongest shield.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Canada Groups Push for Coast-to-Coast Clean Energy Grid
Planet WinsApr 14

Canada Groups Push for Coast-to-Coast Clean Energy Grid

A coalition of 16 environmental groups is urging Canada's government to finally deliver its promised clean energy strategy that would connect the country's power grid and create tens of thousands of jobs. The plan could solve energy affordability challenges while boosting independence from fossil fuels.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Europe Launches $660B Clean Energy Push for Independence
Planet WinsApr 22

Europe Launches $660B Clean Energy Push for Independence

The European Union just unveiled a massive strategy to break free from fossil fuel dependency while protecting families from energy price spikes. The AccelerateEU plan combines immediate relief with long-term investment in homegrown clean energy.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
UK Backs 780 Solar Projects in Clean Energy Push
Planet WinsMar 26

UK Backs 780 Solar Projects in Clean Energy Push

The UK government has thrown its weight behind 780 solar projects since July 2024, from school rooftops to massive solar farms that will power hundreds of thousands of homes. It's a dramatic shift toward clean energy that's already transforming communities across the country.

PV Magazine3 min read
Abu Dhabi Invests Big in Clean Energy Software Platform
Planet WinsMay 7

Abu Dhabi Invests Big in Clean Energy Software Platform

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala just backed a company that helps 600+ renewable energy operators worldwide run better and smarter. The investment will help Power Factors expand globally as clean energy needs skyrocket.

Google: clean energy investment2 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
US Clean Energy Now Powers 79 Million Homes
SolutionsMay 26

US Clean Energy Now Powers 79 Million Homes

America's renewable energy revolution is accelerating faster than ever, with solar and wind power now generating enough electricity to power 79 million households. Even traditionally fossil fuel-dependent states like Mississippi are seeing massive jumps in clean energy production.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Hawaii's Clean Energy Expo Brings Solar Advances to Oʻahu
Planet WinsApr 25

Hawaii's Clean Energy Expo Brings Solar Advances to Oʻahu

Hawaii's largest sustainability expo opens April 25 in Honolulu, showcasing breakthrough solar and wind technology that could help the islands reach their clean energy goals. Climate author Bill McKibben will share solutions that prove clean energy is already working.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Texas Adds More Clean Energy Than New York in Two Years
Planet WinsMar 8

Texas Adds More Clean Energy Than New York in Two Years

Texas built more wind and solar power in just two years than New York has in twenty, despite having no clean energy mandates. The secret? Better power lines, less red tape, and geography that makes renewable energy cheaper and faster to build.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Spain Invests $195M in Massive Clean Energy Storage Push
Planet WinsMay 9

Spain Invests $195M in Massive Clean Energy Storage Push

Spain just committed $195 million to build seven giant water battery projects that will store enough clean energy to power thousands of homes. The facilities will help the country run on renewable energy even when the sun isn't shining and wind isn't blowing.

PV Magazine3 min read

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