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Nigeria Trains 33 Engineers in Pipeline Protection Skills
Innovation1d ago

Nigeria Trains 33 Engineers in Pipeline Protection Skills

Thirty-three young Nigerian engineers just started a year-long program to master pipeline maintenance and corrosion prevention, skills critical to protecting the nation's energy infrastructure. The training could help safeguard major projects like the 614-kilometer gas pipeline connecting southern and northern Nigeria.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Massachusetts Speeds Up Clean Energy Permits
Planet Wins3d ago

Massachusetts Speeds Up Clean Energy Permits

Massachusetts just finalized groundbreaking rules that will cut through red tape for solar, wind, and battery projects, making it faster and easier to build the clean energy infrastructure we need. After a year of collaboration between regulators and stakeholders, the new system promises to transform how quickly communities can access renewable power.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Cable Installed 3,000 Meters Deep Sets New World Record
Innovation5d ago

Cable Installed 3,000 Meters Deep Sets New World Record

A French company just installed a high-voltage power cable nearly two miles underwater, breaking their own world record set just three months ago. The breakthrough helps prove that clean energy can travel through the deepest parts of our oceans.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Brazil's $407M Solar Complex Creates 20,000 Jobs
Planet WinsMar 5

Brazil's $407M Solar Complex Creates 20,000 Jobs

Brazil just fired up testing at one of its largest solar energy projects, a massive complex that will power thousands of homes while creating more than 20,000 jobs. The Bom Jardim solar site marks a major leap forward in the country's clean energy future.

PV Magazine2 min read
New York Utility Invests $72B in Clean Energy Grid
Planet WinsMar 3

New York Utility Invests $72B in Clean Energy Grid

Consolidated Edison is pouring $72 billion into energy infrastructure over the next decade to build a cleaner, more reliable power grid for New York. The massive investment aims to meet growing demand for clean electricity while working toward net-zero emissions by 2050.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
China Turns Old Coal Mine Into Massive Solar Power Plant
Planet WinsMar 2

China Turns Old Coal Mine Into Massive Solar Power Plant

A collapsed coal mining area in China just became a 4 GW solar farm powering 7.2 million homes. It's one of the largest examples yet of turning environmental damage into clean energy infrastructure.

PV Magazine3 min read
Nigeria's Hydro Plants Power 45% of Grid During Crisis
SolutionsFeb 27

Nigeria's Hydro Plants Power 45% of Grid During Crisis

While Nigeria faces gas supply challenges, four hydroelectric plants are proving the value of renewable energy infrastructure. These clean energy sources are keeping millions of Nigerians connected to power when thermal plants can't operate.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Hyundai Invests $6.3B in AI, Robotics, and Green Energy
InnovationFeb 27

Hyundai Invests $6.3B in AI, Robotics, and Green Energy

Hyundai Motor Group is pouring $6.3 billion into South Korea's western coast to build an AI data center, robotics factory, and massive renewable energy infrastructure. The ambitious project will transform a historically overlooked region into a high-tech manufacturing hub.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Chef José Andrés Serves 1M Meals Daily in Gaza
Acts of KindnessFeb 26

Chef José Andrés Serves 1M Meals Daily in Gaza

World Central Kitchen is delivering one million hot meals every single day to families in Gaza while also supporting energy infrastructure in Ukraine. Celebrity chef José Andrés is asking the world to keep both humanitarian crises in focus.

France 24 English2 min read
US Breaks Energy Storage Record With 15.2 Gigawatts in 2025
InnovationFeb 21

US Breaks Energy Storage Record With 15.2 Gigawatts in 2025

America just installed more battery storage capacity in a single year than ever before, marking a major step forward for renewable energy. The milestone shows clean energy infrastructure is scaling up despite economic headwinds.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Canada Backs Ukraine's Clean Energy Rebuild
SolutionsFeb 19

Canada Backs Ukraine's Clean Energy Rebuild

Canada is partnering with Ukraine to modernize its war-damaged energy infrastructure with renewable power and secure equipment supplies. The strategic agreement promises investment in solar, wind, and hydropower projects while helping Ukraine move away from Russian energy dependence.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Australia's 50 MW Hallett Battery Breaks Ground in 2026
SolutionsFeb 16

Australia's 50 MW Hallett Battery Breaks Ground in 2026

A massive battery project in South Australia just secured funding and will soon power thousands of homes with clean energy storage. The smart twist? It's being built at an existing power station site, proving that going green can also mean going practical.

PV Magazine2 min read
Chile Launches 3 GW Power Line to Unlock Renewable Energy
Planet WinsFeb 6

Chile Launches 3 GW Power Line to Unlock Renewable Energy

Chile just switched on a massive 3,000-megawatt transmission line that will finally connect its sun-drenched northern deserts to cities that need the clean power. The Kimal–Lo Aguirre project solves a years-long bottleneck that left renewable energy stranded. #

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
Spain Wins €180M EU Grant for Renewable Energy Storage
Planet WinsFeb 3

Spain Wins €180M EU Grant for Renewable Energy Storage

Spain just secured the European Union's largest energy infrastructure grant to build a massive water battery that will store clean power for millions. The €180 million project shows Europe is betting big on renewable energy's future.

PV Magazine2 min read
California Solar Project to Power 200,000 Homes by 2028
SolutionsFeb 2

California Solar Project to Power 200,000 Homes by 2028

A new 880-megawatt solar farm paired with massive battery storage is coming to California, promising clean power for hundreds of thousands of homes. The project marks a major step forward in renewable energy infrastructure.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Wisconsin Saves $62M for Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Planet WinsJan 30

Wisconsin Saves $62M for Electric Vehicle Charging Network

A federal court ruled that Wisconsin can keep more than $62 million in funding for electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The victory protects jobs and ensures clean energy infrastructure moves forward as planned.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Batteries Save $116M in Grid Costs, Cut Power Bills
VideosJan 29

Batteries Save $116M in Grid Costs, Cut Power Bills

Giant batteries are doing something remarkable: they're making electricity cheaper by storing power when it's abundant and releasing it during expensive peak hours. One Australian battery system alone saved $116 million in a single year by smoothing out the grid.

CleanTechnica3 min read
China Adds More Power in 4 Years Than Entire US Grid
Planet WinsJan 28

China Adds More Power in 4 Years Than Entire US Grid

China just completed the largest energy infrastructure boom in human history, adding more electricity capacity since 2021 than the United States has built in total. The nation installed 543 gigawatts in 2025 alone, racing to power the industries that will define the next century.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Germany Offers South Africa €720M for Clean Energy Shift
Planet WinsJan 27

Germany Offers South Africa €720M for Clean Energy Shift

Germany is preparing to loan South Africa €720 million to help the nation move away from coal power and build renewable energy infrastructure. The funding could bring Germany's total climate support to €2.68 billion, backing one of the world's most ambitious energy transitions.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Chile Firm Raises $700M for Clean Energy Grid
Planet WinsJan 27

Chile Firm Raises $700M for Clean Energy Grid

A Chilean transmission company just secured $700 million in green bonds to expand renewable energy infrastructure. The funding represents one of Latin America's largest green bond issues this year.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read

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