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UK Solar Installations Hit Record Highs in 2025
Planet Wins1h ago

UK Solar Installations Hit Record Highs in 2025

British homes and businesses installed solar panels at unprecedented rates over the past year, with nine of the ten strongest months happening in 2025. The surge shows clean energy is becoming the go-to choice for everyday people and companies across the UK.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Norway AI Data Center Powers Up on 100% Renewable Energy
Solutions4h ago

Norway AI Data Center Powers Up on 100% Renewable Energy

Swedish energy giant Vattenfall has partnered with tech company Nscale to supply renewable power to a new AI data center in Norway. The deal marks another step toward making energy-hungry artificial intelligence infrastructure sustainable.

Google News - Norway Green Energy1 min read
China's Mingyang Brings Wind Tech to Europe
Planet Wins4h ago

China's Mingyang Brings Wind Tech to Europe

Chinese wind turbine giant Mingyang is establishing R&D operations in Hamburg to design turbines specifically for European markets. The move signals growing collaboration in renewable energy across continents.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Australia's First 8-Hour Battery Powers Up in New South Wales
Solutions7h ago

Australia's First 8-Hour Battery Powers Up in New South Wales

Australia just flipped the switch on its first eight-hour battery storage system, a game-changer that can power 105,000 homes using stored solar energy even after the sun goes down. The massive project in rural New South Wales marks a major leap forward in making renewable energy reliable around the clock.

PV Magazine3 min read
Tesla Plans 100 GW Solar Factory in 3-Year Manufacturing Push
Planet Wins13h ago

Tesla Plans 100 GW Solar Factory in 3-Year Manufacturing Push

Elon Musk just announced plans to build 100 GW of solar panel manufacturing capacity through Tesla and SpaceX, potentially doubling America's entire current solar production capability. The ambitious timeline matches the nation's urgent need for 647 GW of new solar power by 2040.

PV Magazine3 min read
Chile's 228 MW Battery Project Shows Brazil Clean Energy Path
Solutions16h ago

Chile's 228 MW Battery Project Shows Brazil Clean Energy Path

Brazilian energy leaders visited Chile's massive battery storage facility to learn how the South American nation is solving one of renewable energy's biggest challenges. The Diego de Almagro Sur II project stores enough solar power to supply over 55,000 homes.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy3 min read
Balcony Solar Panels Cut Power Bills Up to 25% in Minutes
Innovation19h ago

Balcony Solar Panels Cut Power Bills Up to 25% in Minutes

A $400 plug-and-play solar panel is helping Americans slash electricity costs without needing rooftop installation or an electrician. After a 15-minute setup on his California balcony, Alex Curtis is now generating enough clean energy to power his refrigerator and save up to $50 monthly.

Guardian Environment3 min read
UK Airline Signs 15-Year Sustainable Jet Fuel Deal
Videos1d ago

UK Airline Signs 15-Year Sustainable Jet Fuel Deal

Britain's largest regional airline just locked in a 15-year supply of sustainable aviation fuel made from wind power and waste. The groundbreaking deal could help smaller wind farms finally find a use for their excess energy.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Ireland Invests €3.5M in Firefighter Safety and Tech
Solutions1d ago

Ireland Invests €3.5M in Firefighter Safety and Tech

Clare County Council is putting €3.5 million into modernizing fire and rescue services across Ireland's County Clare. Firefighters are getting cutting-edge breathing gear, protective equipment, and battery-powered rescue tools that work faster and safer.

Google News - Firefighter Rescues3 min read
2,000 Biogas Experts Gather to Turn Waste Into Clean Energy
Planet Wins1d ago

2,000 Biogas Experts Gather to Turn Waste Into Clean Energy

Detroit just hosted the largest biogas conference in history, bringing together innovators who are transforming millions of tons of organic waste into renewable energy and fertilizer. The record-breaking turnout shows an industry hitting its stride at exactly the right time.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
South Korea Greenlights Underground Hydrogen Storage Sites
Innovation1d ago

South Korea Greenlights Underground Hydrogen Storage Sites

South Korea just approved game-changing hydrogen projects that solve two of clean energy's biggest headaches: making it cheaper and storing it where people actually live. The breakthrough could speed up the country's shift away from fossil fuels in heavy industry.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)3 min read
Chinese City Turns Heating Pipes Into Battery for Clean Energy
Innovation2d ago

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
Solar Panel Recycling Company Scales Before Boom Hits
Videos2d ago

Solar Panel Recycling Company Scales Before Boom Hits

A solar recycling company is building the infrastructure to handle millions of old panels before the tsunami hits. SOLARCYCLE is racing ahead of a recycling crisis that could define clean energy's next chapter.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Europe's Green Hydrogen Push Gets New Life After US Setback
Videos2d ago

Europe's Green Hydrogen Push Gets New Life After US Setback

After years of setbacks, Europe's green hydrogen industry is bouncing back with major projects moving forward in the UK, Finland, and Netherlands. American companies are finding new opportunities abroad while helping Europe build energy independence.

CleanTechnica2 min read
50 Nations Hit Solar Import Records in Single Month
Planet Wins2d ago

50 Nations Hit Solar Import Records in Single Month

China exported a record-breaking 68 gigawatts of solar components in March 2026, enough to power a country the size of Spain. Fifty countries set all-time solar import records as Africa and Asia lead a global renewable energy surge.

Mongabay2 min read
China Cracks Solar Panel Recycling at Half the Energy
Innovation2d ago

China Cracks Solar Panel Recycling at Half the Energy

Scientists in China just solved one of solar energy's biggest problems: what to do with millions of old panels. Their new recycling method uses 65% less energy than current techniques and turns waste into useful chemicals.

PV Magazine2 min read
Sweden Approves Tallest Wind Turbines in Nation's History
Planet Wins2d ago

Sweden Approves Tallest Wind Turbines in Nation's History

Sweden just greenlit nine massive wind turbines that will tower 290 meters high and power 45,000 homes with clean energy. Even better, each new turbine produces as much electricity as five older ones combined.

Google News - Sweden Renewable2 min read
Solar Panel Efficiency Hits Record 28.2% in China
Innovation3d ago

Solar Panel Efficiency Hits Record 28.2% in China

Chinese engineers just broke the world record for solar panel efficiency, squeezing more clean energy from the same amount of sunlight. The breakthrough could make renewable energy cheaper and more powerful for millions of homes.

PV Magazine3 min read
AI Designs Materials to Remove Forever Chemicals in 6 Months
Solutions3d ago

AI Designs Materials to Remove Forever Chemicals in 6 Months

A breakthrough partnership used artificial intelligence to design new materials that can remove toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water in just six months, a process that traditionally takes years. The technology could transform how we clean our water and protect communities from dangerous contaminants.

Google News - AI Breakthrough2 min read
Giant Carbon Blocks Store Wind Power Like a Toaster Oven
Videos5d ago

Giant Carbon Blocks Store Wind Power Like a Toaster Oven

A South Dakota plant is using glowing carbon blocks to capture wasted wind energy and turn it into power on demand. The system solves one of renewable energy's biggest problems: what to do when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing.

CleanTechnica3 min read

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