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EU Funds 1,400 Clean Energy Projects, Saves Ireland's Energy Use
Planet WinsFeb 4

EU Funds 1,400 Clean Energy Projects, Saves Ireland's Energy Use

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.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
UK Fast-Tracks Clean Energy Projects to Cut Costs
Planet WinsMay 20

UK Fast-Tracks Clean Energy Projects to Cut Costs

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.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
U.S. Sets Energy Record with Renewables at All-Time High
InnovationMay 16

U.S. Sets Energy Record with Renewables at All-Time High

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.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Lithuania Gains Energy Independence with Clean Tech
SolutionsMar 6

Lithuania Gains Energy Independence with Clean Tech

Lithuania just achieved full energy independence by disconnecting from Russia's power grid and syncing with Europe. Two engineers at Siemens Energy are leading the charge toward cleaner, safer energy across the continent.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
India's ReNew Energy Powers 24M Homes with Clean Energy
Planet WinsApr 16

India's ReNew Energy Powers 24M Homes with Clean Energy

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.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Vermont Governor Backs Nuclear Power to Cut Energy Costs
Planet WinsJan 21

Vermont Governor Backs Nuclear Power to Cut Energy Costs

Vermont's governor is supporting a bill that could bring nuclear energy back to the state, aiming to cut electricity costs and speed up clean energy goals. The proposal would rename the state's renewable energy standard to include zero-emission nuclear power alongside solar and wind.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
India's LNK Energy Plans $1.2B Clean Energy Push
Planet WinsJan 20

India's LNK Energy Plans $1.2B Clean Energy Push

Three Indian entrepreneurs just launched LNK Energy with a bold $1.2 billion investment plan to build solar manufacturing and green hydrogen capacity over five years. The platform starts with a massive 6 GW solar factory in Maharashtra and aims to help India achieve energy independence while fighting climate change.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
World Renewable Energy Jumps 15.5% to New Record High
Planet WinsApr 1

World Renewable Energy Jumps 15.5% to New Record High

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.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
Octopus Energy Bets $1 Billion on California Clean Tech
Planet WinsFeb 18

Octopus Energy Bets $1 Billion on California Clean Tech

British energy giant Octopus Energy Generation is pouring $1 billion into California's clean technology sector, marking one of the largest clean energy investments in state history. The massive funding will accelerate renewable energy projects across the Golden State.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Solar Industry Leads Energy Sector with 40% Women
Acts of KindnessMar 27

Solar Industry Leads Energy Sector with 40% Women

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.

PV Magazine2 min read
EU Invests Big in Homegrown Clean Energy Independence
Planet WinsApr 23

EU Invests Big in Homegrown Clean Energy Independence

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.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
New Battery Cuts Energy Storage Costs in Half
VideosMar 13

New Battery Cuts Energy Storage Costs in Half

A Wisconsin pilot project is testing breakthrough battery technology that could slash energy storage costs by 50%, making clean energy more affordable for everyone. The sodium-ion system needs no cooling and promises to help solve America's energy cost crisis.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Colombia Launches Renewable Energy Auction to Go Green
Planet WinsApr 16

Colombia Launches Renewable Energy Auction to Go Green

Colombia is taking a major step toward clean energy with a new renewable energy auction that could bring solar and wind projects to the South American nation. Energy Minister Edwin Palma will promote the initiative to investors in New York next week.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Maine Adds 15,600 Clean Energy Jobs Despite Federal Cuts
SolutionsFeb 14

Maine Adds 15,600 Clean Energy Jobs Despite Federal Cuts

Maine is pushing forward with ambitious renewable energy goals, creating over 15,600 green jobs and adding record clean energy to the grid even as federal support disappears. Governor Janet Mills says the state won't let Washington slow down its fight against high energy bills.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Siemens Energy Buys Tech to Bring More Solar, Wind Online
InnovationJun 3

Siemens Energy Buys Tech to Bring More Solar, Wind Online

A major energy company just made a move that could help power grids handle much more renewable energy. Siemens Energy is acquiring a specialist that helps networks manage the flood of wind and solar power coming online.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Solar Power Covers 25% of Global Energy Growth in 2025
Planet WinsApr 21

Solar Power Covers 25% of Global Energy Growth in 2025

For the first time ever, solar energy contributed the largest share of global electricity demand growth, meeting more than a quarter of the world's increased energy needs. The clean energy milestone signals a fundamental shift in how humanity powers itself.

PV Magazine2 min read
DOE Solar Prize Turns Garage Ideas Into Clean Energy Wins
InnovationMay 2

DOE Solar Prize Turns Garage Ideas Into Clean Energy Wins

A federal competition is transforming basement prototypes into real solar technologies that could power America's clean energy future. Since 2018, the American-Made Solar Prize has helped entrepreneurs solve solar's biggest challenges, from installation costs to recycling.

Google: solar power breakthrough3 min read
Washington Launches Major Green Energy Push After Ranking Last
SolutionsJan 26

Washington Launches Major Green Energy Push After Ranking Last

After investigative reporting revealed Washington ranked dead last in the nation for renewable energy growth, the state has launched a sweeping effort to speed up clean energy projects. Four state agencies are now working together to clear bottlenecks and get solar and wind farms built faster.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
US Invests $155M in Energy Tech That Cuts Industry Costs
VideosJan 24

US Invests $155M in Energy Tech That Cuts Industry Costs

The Department of Energy just awarded $155 million to 16 projects that will help America's biggest industries slash their energy bills while going green. The funding targets steel, cement, chemical, and food manufacturing with breakthrough technologies that work smarter, not harder.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Saudi Arabia's Solar Boom: $145B Clean Energy by 2034
Planet WinsApr 18

Saudi Arabia's Solar Boom: $145B Clean Energy by 2034

Saudi Arabia is transforming its energy future with a massive solar expansion that will create $145 billion in clean energy infrastructure by 2034. The Kingdom has already installed 10.2 gigawatts across 14 solar plants and is building some of the world's largest renewable energy projects.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)2 min read

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