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Minnesota Hits 55% Carbon-Free Electricity for Sixth Year
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Minnesota Hits 55% Carbon-Free Electricity for Sixth Year

Minnesota just proved clean energy works at scale, generating more than half its electricity from carbon-free sources for six straight years. The state is now crushing national averages while racing toward a fully clean grid by 2040.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Australia Cuts Emissions 2.1% With Renewables Boom
Planet Wins1d ago

Australia Cuts Emissions 2.1% With Renewables Boom

Australia just reported a 2.1% drop in greenhouse gas emissions thanks to solar power, batteries, and electric vehicles transforming the nation's energy grid. The country now sits 24.5% below 2005 pollution levels, proving clean energy works at scale.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
30 States Now Power Homes with Renewable Energy Laws
Solutions2d ago

30 States Now Power Homes with Renewable Energy Laws

A new book reveals how America quietly built a clean energy revolution through state laws that now help 30 states run on wind and solar. These policies transformed renewables from fringe options to some of the cheapest power available today.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
India Invests Record $170B in Clean Energy Push
Planet Wins2d ago

India Invests Record $170B in Clean Energy Push

India is pouring a record $170 billion into energy infrastructure this year, with solar power leading a massive shift toward renewable sources. The investment marks the country's biggest bet yet on clean energy while maintaining grid stability.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
Clean Energy Investment Hits $2.2 Trillion in 2026
Planet Wins2d ago

Clean Energy Investment Hits $2.2 Trillion in 2026

The world is pouring $2.2 trillion into clean energy this year, far outpacing fossil fuel investments. For the second year running, solar, wind, and battery technologies are attracting more global funding than oil, gas, and coal combined. #

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
EU Electric Car Sales Jump 38% as Green Shift Accelerates
Innovation3d ago

EU Electric Car Sales Jump 38% as Green Shift Accelerates

Europe's electric vehicle revolution is hitting its stride, with battery-powered cars now capturing one in five sales across the continent. Traditional gas-guzzlers are rapidly losing ground as drivers embrace cleaner, greener transportation.

Euronews2 min read
Clean Energy Trade Hits $479B Despite Global Tensions
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Clean Energy Trade Hits $479B Despite Global Tensions

Global clean energy trade bounced back to $479 billion in 2025, proving the green transition can withstand political headwinds. The numbers show countries are doubling down on renewable technology even during uncertain times.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
New York Hits 323,000 Electric Vehicles on the Road
Solutions4d ago

New York Hits 323,000 Electric Vehicles on the Road

New York State now has over 323,000 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles registered, supported by 20,000 public charging ports across 5,250 locations. The state is investing nearly $3 billion to make the electric vehicle transition easier for everyone.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Washington Wind Farm Powers 70,000 Homes by 2028
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Washington Wind Farm Powers 70,000 Homes by 2028

Puget Sound Energy just locked in a major wind power deal that will bring enough clean electricity for 70,000 homes online by fall 2028. The partnership marks another leap toward Washington's ambitious goal of 100% clean energy.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Türkiye Breaks Hydropower Record with Clean Energy Surge
Planet Wins5d ago

Türkiye Breaks Hydropower Record with Clean Energy Surge

Türkiye just shattered its hydropower production record, generating enough clean electricity to power millions of homes. Heavy rainfall filled the nation's dams to near capacity, turning nature's abundance into a renewable energy goldmine.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Australia Now 3rd Largest Battery Market After 233% Surge
Innovation5d ago

Australia Now 3rd Largest Battery Market After 233% Surge

Australia just became the world's third-largest battery storage market after a record-breaking 233% jump in large-scale battery capacity. Clean energy now powers 43% of the nation's electricity, proving the renewable revolution is racing ahead.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Electric Cars Hit 20 Million Sales Worldwide in 2025
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Electric Cars Hit 20 Million Sales Worldwide in 2025

One in four new cars sold globally last year was electric, marking the fifth straight year of massive growth. The shift is now saving 1.2 million barrels of oil every single day.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Wind and Solar Beat Gas Power for First Time Ever
Planet WinsMay 23

Wind and Solar Beat Gas Power for First Time Ever

For the first time in recorded history, wind and solar power generated more electricity globally than gas-fired plants in a single month. This April milestone shows renewable energy is becoming the affordable choice when fossil fuels get expensive. ##

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Texas Solar Set to Beat Coal for First Time in 2026
Planet WinsMay 22

Texas Solar Set to Beat Coal for First Time in 2026

Deep-red Texas is about to produce more electricity from solar than coal, a historic first that proves clean energy can thrive anywhere. The Lone Star State is now adding more solar power than any other state in America.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Denmark's Offshore Wind Tender Draws Multiple Bids
Planet WinsMay 21

Denmark's Offshore Wind Tender Draws Multiple Bids

Denmark just closed its latest offshore wind tender with multiple companies competing to build clean energy infrastructure worth billions. Industry leaders are calling it a crucial win for energy security and climate progress.

Google: wind energy success2 min read
Companies Buy Record Clean Energy Despite Trump Rollbacks
Planet WinsMay 20

Companies Buy Record Clean Energy Despite Trump Rollbacks

Corporations contracted 13.4 gigawatts of clean energy in just the first quarter of 2026, already beating all of 2021. The surge proves that business demand for renewable power is stronger than ever, even as federal support fades.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Romania Shifts $88M Solar Fund to Battery Storage Rebates
Planet WinsMay 18

Romania Shifts $88M Solar Fund to Battery Storage Rebates

After helping 250,000 households install solar panels, Romania is redirecting its popular clean energy grants toward battery storage systems. The move signals a major shift from just adding renewable energy to making it more reliable and useful.

PV Magazine3 min read
AI Innovation Cuts Carbon While Growing Economy
Planet WinsMay 16

AI Innovation Cuts Carbon While Growing Economy

A groundbreaking study shows artificial intelligence is helping cities grow their economies while slashing carbon emissions. The research proves technology and climate progress can advance hand in hand.

Google News - Innovation Technology3 min read
Uzbekistan's Green Energy Surges 29% in Record Shift
Planet WinsMay 15

Uzbekistan's Green Energy Surges 29% in Record Shift

Uzbekistan just crossed 4 billion kWh of solar and wind power in under five months, accelerating its renewable energy timeline while saving over a billion cubic meters of natural gas. On its best day, green energy powered nearly a third of the entire nation.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Uzbekistan Hits Record 62.4M kWh Renewable Energy in One Day
Planet WinsMay 15

Uzbekistan Hits Record 62.4M kWh Renewable Energy in One Day

Uzbekistan just shattered its own renewable energy record, generating 62.4 million kilowatt-hours in a single day. The milestone marks a major leap forward for the Central Asian nation's green energy transformation.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read

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