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Maine Clean Tech Plans $180M Waste-to-Energy Plant
Planet Wins11h ago

Maine Clean Tech Plans $180M Waste-to-Energy Plant

A clean technology company wants to build a $180 million facility in Sanford, Maine, that transforms sewage waste into renewable energy. The project could revolutionize how communities handle biosolids while creating clean power.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
UK Power Plant Breaks Renewable Energy Record in 2025
Planet Wins16h ago

UK Power Plant Breaks Renewable Energy Record in 2025

The Drax Group just delivered a record-breaking year for renewable power, generating enough clean energy to power millions of UK homes. The company is now planning major investments in battery storage and flexible energy solutions while returning over £1 billion to shareholders.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
Philippines Unlocks 1.65 GW Clean Wind Power for Millions
Planet Wins1d ago

Philippines Unlocks 1.65 GW Clean Wind Power for Millions

Three offshore wind farms in the Philippines just secured grid connections, bringing the nation closer to powering homes with clean ocean breezes. The projects will generate enough electricity for over a million households by 2030.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Google Powers Texas Data Center with Clean Energy
Innovation1d ago

Google Powers Texas Data Center with Clean Energy

Google just signed a deal with energy giant AES to run a Texas data center entirely on clean power. The partnership shows how tech companies are making renewable energy the business standard, not just an eco-friendly extra.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Google's 1.9GW Clean Data Center Gets World's Largest Battery
Planet Wins2d ago

Google's 1.9GW Clean Data Center Gets World's Largest Battery

Google's new Minnesota data center will run on 1.9 gigawatts of clean energy, powered by the world's largest battery that stores electricity using rust. The massive 100-hour battery uses affordable iron-air technology that could make renewable energy far more reliable.

TechCrunch3 min read
Virginia's Offshore Wind Farm Powers Up Despite $228M Delay
Planet Wins2d ago

Virginia's Offshore Wind Farm Powers Up Despite $228M Delay

America's largest offshore wind farm is back on track after a legal victory, with turbines set to start powering 660,000 homes by late March. Despite costly setbacks, the project is 70% complete and customers are protected from future cost increases.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Across Global Operations
Innovation2d ago

Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Across Global Operations

Microsoft just matched 100% of its electricity use with renewable energy, one year ahead of schedule. The tech giant now contracts 40 gigawatts of clean power across 26 countries, making it one of the largest corporate renewable achievements ever.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Ex-Shell Engineer Uses Fracking for Clean Power
Solutions2d ago

Ex-Shell Engineer Uses Fracking for Clean Power

A former oil executive left Shell to prove that fracking technology can unlock unlimited clean energy from beneath our feet. The same controversial drilling method that extracts oil could now deliver renewable power 24/7, solving what solar and wind can't.

TED2 min read
European Cities Create Districts That Produce Extra Energy
Solutions2d ago

European Cities Create Districts That Produce Extra Energy

A groundbreaking European project is transforming city neighborhoods into "positive energy districts" that generate more clean power than they use. These smart communities could reshape how cities think about energy independence.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Google Brings 1,900 MW Clean Energy to Minnesota
Innovation2d ago

Google Brings 1,900 MW Clean Energy to Minnesota

Google is building its first Minnesota data center and adding enough renewable energy to power thousands of homes without raising electricity bills. The tech giant is covering all costs to expand the grid and protect local ratepayers.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Chile Joins New Global Push for Offshore Wind Energy
Solutions2d ago

Chile Joins New Global Push for Offshore Wind Energy

A groundbreaking partnership just launched to fast-track offshore wind projects worldwide, and Chile is leading the charge as the first country to sign up. The initiative pairs global coordination with hands-on technical support to help nations harness ocean winds for clean power.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Virginia's Giant Offshore Wind Farm Hits 70% Complete
Innovation3d ago

Virginia's Giant Offshore Wind Farm Hits 70% Complete

America's largest offshore wind project is more than two-thirds finished and will start sending clean power to Virginia homes by March 2026. The 176-turbine farm will generate enough electricity to power hundreds of thousands of homes.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
LA's Clean Power Alliance Serves 3M+ With Green Energy
Planet Wins3d ago

LA's Clean Power Alliance Serves 3M+ With Green Energy

California's largest community choice energy provider just reported a transformative year, with two-thirds of customers now using 100% renewable power. The numbers show what's possible when communities take control of their energy future.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Africa Solar Installations Surge 54% in Historic 2025
Planet Wins3d ago

Africa Solar Installations Surge 54% in Historic 2025

Africa just recorded its fastest year of solar growth ever, with installations jumping 54% and bringing clean power closer to 600 million people still living without electricity. Eight countries now lead a renewable energy revolution that's reshaping the continent's energy future.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Solar Power Costs to Drop 30% by 2035, Battery Storage Soars
Planet Wins3d ago

Solar Power Costs to Drop 30% by 2035, Battery Storage Soars

Clean energy just got a major affordability boost. New analysis shows solar electricity costs will plunge 30% over the next decade while battery storage prices hit record lows.

PV Magazine2 min read
Energy Giant Enel Invests €53B in Clean Power by 2028
Innovation3d ago

Energy Giant Enel Invests €53B in Clean Power by 2028

Italian energy company Enel just announced a massive €53 billion investment plan to accelerate renewable energy and grid improvements across three continents. The ambitious three-year strategy will add enough clean energy capacity to power millions more homes while creating jobs in some of the world's fastest-growing markets.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Air Force Flies First Portable Nuclear Reactor to Utah
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Air Force Flies First Portable Nuclear Reactor to Utah

The US Air Force just proved it can airlift a complete 5-megawatt nuclear power station anywhere in the world and have it running within days. This breakthrough could transform not just military operations, but disaster response and remote healthcare delivery worldwide.

Electrek2 min read
Solar Panels in Space Could Power Europe by 2040
Planet Wins5d ago

Solar Panels in Space Could Power Europe by 2040

Scientists are racing to beam solar power from space to Earth, a technology that could slash Europe's land-based renewable energy needs by 80% within 25 years. What once lived in science fiction novels is becoming a real solution to our energy crisis.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
2026 Winter Olympics Powered by 100% Renewable Energy
Planet Wins5d ago

2026 Winter Olympics Powered by 100% Renewable Energy

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games just proved that one of the world's biggest sporting events can run entirely on clean electricity. Italy's largest power company guaranteed renewable energy for all venues, setting a new standard for major events worldwide.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Solar Panels in Space Could Power Earth by 2040
Innovation5d ago

Solar Panels in Space Could Power Earth by 2040

Scientists say satellites collecting solar energy in space could beam clean power to Earth within 15 years, solving renewable energy's biggest problem. The technology might cut Europe's need for land-based renewables by 80 percent.

Euronews3 min read

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