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US Power Grid Adds Record 86 GW Clean Energy in 2026
Planet WinsFeb 28

US Power Grid Adds Record 86 GW Clean Energy in 2026

America is installing more clean energy this year than ever before, with solar and batteries leading a historic expansion that could power millions of homes. The growth marks the biggest single-year grid upgrade in over two decades.

Google News - Solar Power Record3 min read
EU Invests €650M in Clean Energy Grid for 27 Nations
InnovationJan 28

EU Invests €650M in Clean Energy Grid for 27 Nations

The European Union just awarded €650 million to 14 countries to upgrade aging power grids and build hydrogen infrastructure that will make clean energy faster, cheaper, and more reliable. Spain is getting the biggest boost with €180 million to power millions of homes with renewable energy.

Euronews3 min read
Europe Invests €2B in Clean Energy and Modern Power Grids
Planet WinsApr 27

Europe Invests €2B in Clean Energy and Modern Power Grids

The European Investment Bank just approved nearly €2 billion to power Europe's clean energy future with offshore wind, solar farms, and smarter electricity grids. The funding will help six countries reduce their fossil fuel dependence while creating thousands of jobs in renewable energy.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
New Tech Makes Clean Energy Grids 78% More Powerful
SolutionsApr 7

New Tech Makes Clean Energy Grids 78% More Powerful

A breakthrough power converter from Chinese manufacturer TBEA can now help solar and wind farms keep electricity flowing even when the grid is weak. The system switches between operating modes in milliseconds and works in extreme conditions from deserts to high mountains.

PV Magazine3 min read
Nuclear Plant Restarts After 28 Years to Power Clean Grid
Innovation1d ago

Nuclear Plant Restarts After 28 Years to Power Clean Grid

Three Mile Island's undamaged reactor is coming back online in 2027, adding 835 megawatts of carbon-free power to the grid. Federal regulators just cleared two major hurdles to make the historic restart happen.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
US Solar Power Hits 12% of Grid as 26.6 GW Added in 2025
Planet WinsApr 2

US Solar Power Hits 12% of Grid as 26.6 GW Added in 2025

America installed enough solar panels in 2025 to power millions of homes, bringing clean energy to over 12% of the nation's power grid. The momentum isn't slowing down, with projections showing solar could triple its capacity by 2028.

PV Magazine2 min read
Hawaii Turns Waste Into Power Reserve for Clean Grid
VideosMar 9

Hawaii Turns Waste Into Power Reserve for Clean Grid

Oahu is planning to transform sewage, food scraps, and landfill waste into biomethane fuel that keeps lights on during rare cloudy days when solar and wind power dip. The island's path to 100% clean energy just got smarter and more circular. #

CleanTechnica3 min read
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Planet WinsFeb 18

Heron Power Raises $140M for Next-Gen Power Grid

A clean energy startup just secured $140 million to modernize America's aging electrical infrastructure with technology that makes renewable power more reliable. Major investors including Andreessen Horowitz are betting big on a future where clean electricity flows seamlessly to every home and business.

Google News - Renewable Energy Breakthrough2 min read
Asia Gets $70B Power Grid to Boost Clean Energy Flow
SolutionsMay 4

Asia Gets $70B Power Grid to Boost Clean Energy Flow

The Asian Development Bank is funding a massive $70 billion project to connect power grids and digital networks across Asia by 2035. The plan will help renewable energy flow across borders and close internet gaps in developing countries.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Solar Powers 91% of New U.S. Grid Capacity in Q1 2026
Videos3h ago

Solar Powers 91% of New U.S. Grid Capacity in Q1 2026

Solar and battery storage dominated America's energy grid in early 2026, providing 91% of all new power capacity even as political headwinds threatened to slow progress. The clean energy surge is driven by businesses, utilities, and homeowners seeking affordable, reliable power amid global fuel supply disruptions.

CleanTechnica3 min read
China Now Powers Over Half Its Grid With Clean Energy
Planet WinsFeb 13

China Now Powers Over Half Its Grid With Clean Energy

The world's largest polluter just hit a massive milestone: China now has more clean energy capacity than fossil fuels for the first time ever. This historic shift puts the nation alongside Brazil, France, and Germany in powering most of its electricity from renewable sources.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
UK Urges Households to Use More Clean Power This Summer
Planet WinsApr 14

UK Urges Households to Use More Clean Power This Summer

Britain's renewable energy boom is so successful that households will soon be paid to use electricity when wind and solar power exceeds demand. The plan could lower bills while helping the grid balance record clean energy supplies.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Western Australia Invests $1B in Clean Energy Grid
Planet WinsApr 28

Western Australia Invests $1B in Clean Energy Grid

Western Australia is backing its renewable energy future with a $1 billion Clean Energy Fund to power homes and businesses with cleaner, more affordable electricity. The ambitious project will connect new solar and wind farms to the grid and create 800 construction jobs.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Lunar Energy Raises $232M to Power Homes With Clean Energy
InnovationFeb 5

Lunar Energy Raises $232M to Power Homes With Clean Energy

A California startup just secured $232 million to help American homeowners generate their own clean energy while saving hundreds of dollars a year. The company's smart technology turns ordinary homes into mini power plants that strengthen the entire electrical grid.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
US Sets New Rules to Prevent Solar Power Grid Failures
SolutionsApr 8

US Sets New Rules to Prevent Solar Power Grid Failures

After unexpected solar outages threatened Texas's power grid, regulators just approved three new standards that will make renewable energy more reliable during emergencies. The changes could prevent blackouts affecting millions of Americans.

PV Magazine2 min read
World Bank Partners with AMEA Power for 2.7GW Clean Energy
Planet WinsApr 15

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
US Solar Hits 164 GW as Clean Energy Leads Grid Growth
Planet WinsApr 2

US Solar Hits 164 GW as Clean Energy Leads Grid Growth

America installed over 26 gigawatts of solar power in 2025, pushing clean energy past coal as renewables now make up nearly a quarter of the nation's electricity grid. The momentum is only accelerating, with 240 gigawatts more solar potentially coming by 2028.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Australia's Largest Off-Grid Solar Hybrid to Power Mine
Planet WinsApr 9

Australia's Largest Off-Grid Solar Hybrid to Power Mine

A remote copper mine in Queensland will run on Australia's largest off-grid renewable energy system, combining massive solar, battery, and backup power in a 15-year clean energy partnership. Mining companies across the country are racing to slash emissions and costs with similar green power solutions.

PV Magazine3 min read
UK Approves Record 4.9GW of Solar Power in Clean Energy Push
Planet WinsFeb 11

UK Approves Record 4.9GW of Solar Power in Clean Energy Push

Britain just greenlit a record-breaking 4.9 gigawatts of solar power, including the largest solar farm ever to win a government contract. The clean energy will power 16 million homes at half the cost of gas power.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Chile Invests $700M in Clean Energy Grid Expansion
Planet WinsJan 26

Chile Invests $700M in Clean Energy Grid Expansion

Chile is building 45 new power transmission projects worth $700 million to strengthen its renewable energy grid from the northern desert to southern islands. The ambitious plan will help the country handle more solar and wind power while keeping electricity reliable and affordable for everyone.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read

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