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A revolutionary compressed air energy storage plant is coming to Romania, using only water and air to store renewable energy in underground salt caverns. The 5 GWh facility will prove clean energy can be stored for weeks without batteries or rare metals.
A Canadian startup just signed a deal that could transform how California stores renewable energy. Nine million ratepayers will benefit from a massive underground "air battery" that stores solar and wind power for when it's needed most.
A massive energy storage facility using only compressed air and water just secured a major deal to power six California cities. The technology could solve one of clean energy's biggest challenges without relying on scarce battery materials.
South Korea is building its first large-scale liquid air energy storage facility, a breakthrough that could help balance renewable energy and strengthen the power grid. The plant will store clean energy by turning air into liquid, then releasing it during peak demand.
South African researchers just cracked the code on making solar power systems up to 20% cheaper by pairing them with compressed air storage. Their smart design tool could help businesses worldwide keep the lights on without breaking the bank.
Scientists in South Korea just created a spinning generator that makes electricity from compressed air without any friction. The breakthrough could turn wasted air from factories into power for thousands of devices.
A groundbreaking energy storage facility in China's Shandong Province can power 200,000 homes using compressed air technology. The project marks a major step in the country's transition to renewable energy and grid stability. ##
A stargazing business and a groundbreaking energy storage company resolved their dispute in court, proving neighbors can protect both dark skies and clean energy progress. Construction now moves forward on Australia's first compressed air battery that will power 80,000 homes.
A Canadian company turned solid bedrock 2,000 feet underground into a massive mechanical battery that stores clean energy for decades. The technology sidesteps the environmental problems of lithium batteries entirely.
South Korea is building its first large-scale liquid air energy storage system that turns air into a giant battery for renewable energy. The breakthrough technology will store enough power to help balance the grid when solar and wind energy aren't available.
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.
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.
America just produced more energy than ever before, with solar and wind power hitting new records alongside natural gas and oil. The milestone marks four straight years of growth and shows clean energy thriving in the national energy mix.
A new kind of giant battery that stores energy by turning air into liquid just reached a major milestone in the United Kingdom. This groundbreaking system can power thousands of homes for six hours straight using only air and clean energy.
For the first time, solar energy now provides more power capacity than wind in America, marking a major shift in how the country generates clean electricity. This milestone comes as the nation crosses 370 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity, enough to power millions of homes with cleaner air.
In just 23 days after global conflict disrupted oil supplies, home solar requests jumped 21% as Americans sought control over their energy future. After 50 years of advocacy, it's uncertainty—not ideology—that's finally driving the clean energy revolution.
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.
Global renewable energy capacity soared by 692 gigawatts in 2025, reaching a record 5,149 GW as countries turn to clean power amid energy security concerns. Solar and wind energy drove 97% of the growth, proving the world can expand green energy even during uncertain times.
The solar energy sector is outpacing traditional energy industries in gender diversity, with women making up 40% of its workforce. A Romanian policy director shares how diverse teams are driving innovation in renewable energy.
The European Union just launched a major plan to break free from fossil fuel imports while cutting energy costs for millions. AccelerateEU will protect vulnerable families, speed up renewable energy, and invest billions in a cleaner, safer energy future.
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