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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
Bolivia Opens Energy Sector to Clean Power Investment
Planet WinsMay 11

Bolivia Opens Energy Sector to Clean Power Investment

Bolivia just unveiled a groundbreaking law that welcomes private investment into its energy sector while championing renewable power. The shift could transform the landlocked nation into a regional clean energy hub.

Google: clean energy investment3 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
Bolivia Opens Energy Sector to Private Renewable Investment
Planet WinsMay 9

Bolivia Opens Energy Sector to Private Renewable Investment

Bolivia just submitted a sweeping new law that could transform its struggling electricity system into a renewable energy powerhouse. The proposal opens the door to private investment while keeping clean energy at the center of the nation's power future.

PV Magazine2 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
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
Thailand's ION Energy Gets First Clean Energy Innovation Fund
Planet WinsJan 31

Thailand's ION Energy Gets First Clean Energy Innovation Fund

ION Energy just became the first clean energy company to receive funding from Thailand's Innovation ONE Fund, marking a major milestone for the country's solar sector. The investment will power a smart platform that helps homeowners track and optimize their solar energy use in real time.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read
Maine Adds 16,200 Clean Energy Jobs, Leads New England
SolutionsMar 22

Maine Adds 16,200 Clean Energy Jobs, Leads New England

Maine's clean energy sector is creating thousands of good-paying jobs while making the state more energy independent. The industry grew faster than any other New England state between 2020 and 2024.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Maine's Clean Energy Jobs Grow 3X Faster Than Overall Jobs
Planet WinsMar 19

Maine's Clean Energy Jobs Grow 3X Faster Than Overall Jobs

Maine added $3 billion to its economy through clean energy in 2024, with job growth three times faster than the state's overall workforce. The state is now leading all of New England in clean energy sector expansion.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
EU Clean Energy Jobs Hit 1.8M as Wind and Solar Surge
Planet WinsJan 29

EU Clean Energy Jobs Hit 1.8M as Wind and Solar Surge

Europe's renewable energy sector now employs 1.8 million people as wind and solar power officially surpass fossil fuels for electricity generation. The shift represents a major milestone in the clean energy transition, with job growth far outpacing traditional industries.

Euronews2 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
UK Clean Energy Sector Hits Record £77 Billion in 2024
Planet WinsFeb 25

UK Clean Energy Sector Hits Record £77 Billion in 2024

Britain's renewable and low carbon energy industries smashed previous records by generating £77 billion in revenue last year, up more than £8 billion from 2023. The growth shows the country's green economy is thriving while creating new jobs across the nation.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Germany Hits Record 436,000 Green Energy Jobs in 2025
Planet WinsJun 24

Germany Hits Record 436,000 Green Energy Jobs in 2025

Germany's renewable energy sector now employs 436,000 people, the highest number ever recorded. Wind power led the surge with 172,000 jobs, proving clean energy is becoming a powerhouse for employment.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
US Green Energy Hits Record High Despite Federal Pushback
Planet WinsApr 28

US Green Energy Hits Record High Despite Federal Pushback

America's clean energy sector is set to smash records in 2026, adding 60 gigawatts of solar, wind, and battery power even as federal policies try to pump the brakes. The 20% jump from last year shows renewable energy's momentum may be too strong to slow down.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Americans Turn to Solar as Energy Crisis Drives Independence
Planet WinsJun 17

Americans Turn to Solar as Energy Crisis Drives Independence

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.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
US Clean Energy Manufacturing Sector Now Meets Demand
Planet WinsMay 22

US Clean Energy Manufacturing Sector Now Meets Demand

America's clean energy manufacturing boom has hit a major milestone, with over 300 factories now producing enough solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries to meet the entire country's needs. The American Clean Power Association reports that this growth is creating jobs and reducing reliance on foreign supply chains. ##

Google News - Clean Energy3 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
North Carolina Clean Energy Jobs Jump 14% Since Pandemic
Planet WinsMar 7

North Carolina Clean Energy Jobs Jump 14% Since Pandemic

North Carolina's clean energy sector has added thousands of jobs since 2020, with a surprising new leader driving growth. Manufacturing is now overtaking solar generation as the state's second-biggest green employer.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Vietnam Gets $100M for Clean Factory Energy Revolution
InnovationApr 1

Vietnam Gets $100M for Clean Factory Energy Revolution

Two energy companies just launched a bold plan to power Vietnam's factories with solar energy and batteries, backed by $100 million in funding. Over the next three years, they'll build enough clean energy to transform how the country's industrial sector runs.

Google News - Vietnam Growth3 min read
Octopus Energy Invests $1 Billion in California Clean Power
Planet WinsFeb 18

Octopus Energy Invests $1 Billion in California Clean Power

A UK energy company just committed nearly $1 billion to California's clean energy future, including a solar and battery storage project going live this summer. The investment marks a major win for American renewable energy as international confidence in US clean tech grows stronger. #

Google: clean energy investment2 min read

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