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The world installed enough battery storage in 2025 to power millions of homes, marking the biggest year yet for clean energy storage. This breakthrough means renewable energy can now work around the clock, even when the sun isn't shining or wind isn't blowing.
Spain's Grenergy just locked in a 12-year power deal for a massive new solar-plus-storage project in Chile's Atacama Desert, part of what's already Latin America's largest battery energy storage platform. The expansion signals growing confidence in renewable energy as a reliable, bankable power source for the future.
Connecticut just passed a bill extending solar incentives through 2035 and giving home battery systems a major advantage. Starting in 2028, homeowners who pair solar panels with batteries will get unlimited incentives while standalone solar faces caps.
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.
Moldova just eliminated import taxes on wind turbines and storage batteries, making it cheaper than ever for companies to build renewable energy projects. The move comes as the country races to triple its energy storage capacity in the coming months.
A new battery storage system just proved it can stop fires from spreading between units during extreme conditions. This breakthrough could make large-scale clean energy projects safer and more reliable for communities worldwide.
Honda just became a shareholder in UK battery innovator Nexeon, backing technology that could make electric vehicles go farther on a single charge. The silicon-carbon battery innovation promises 10 times more energy storage than today's standard batteries.
A major Colombian energy company just completed a game-changing acquisition that will bring thousands of megawatts of solar and energy storage online across three countries. The deal signals Latin America's clean energy boom is accelerating faster than expected.
Chile is transforming the Atacama Desert into one of the world's largest energy storage hubs, solving the challenge of excess solar power during the day. By year's end, the country will commission 5,400 megawatts of new battery capacity, becoming a global leader in clean energy storage.
Polestar and Clever are testing technology that lets electric cars power homes, send energy back to the grid, and provide backup during outages. The pilot could slash energy bills while making renewable energy more practical for everyday families.
Chile just launched Latin America's longest-duration energy storage system in the Atacama Desert, capable of powering 200 megawatts for 6.5 hours. The $500 million project turns the driest desert on Earth into a renewable energy powerhouse.
A massive tunnel boring machine named Eileen just completed a major milestone for Australia's Snowy 2.0 project, carving through kilometers of rock to bring the nation closer to reliable renewable energy storage. This engineering feat marks a turning point for the country's clean energy future.
America's largest home solar provider just landed the #5 spot on TIME's inaugural list of the world's most impactful companies, proving clean energy is powering real change. The recognition highlights how affordable solar is transforming both family budgets and America's power grid.
A clean energy company just secured nearly $5 billion to transform retired California farmland into a massive solar and battery storage project that could power hundreds of thousands of homes. The Darden project represents one of the largest renewable energy investments in U.S. history.
Researchers in China have figured out how to store renewable energy using the same pipes that heat homes in winter. The breakthrough could help cities worldwide solve one of clean energy's biggest challenges.
America's solar and energy storage industries have invested over $43 billion since 2022, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs across more than 40 states. The US now ranks third globally for solar panel production and second for energy storage systems.
A California startup is launching clean batteries that could finally replace the diesel generators humming behind data centers. The iron-sodium technology promises 20 years of reliable backup power without the fumes, noise, or fire risks.
Chinese manufacturer Deye just launched a modular battery system that makes solar energy storage simpler and more affordable for homeowners. The plug-and-play design works with existing solar panels without expensive rewiring.
A South Dakota plant is using glowing carbon blocks to capture wasted wind energy and turn it into power on demand. The system solves one of renewable energy's biggest problems: what to do when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing.
Rooftop solar installations have tripled in the past decade, and the industry now builds enough panels every 15 hours to match a coal plant's output. Solar is on track to become the world's largest electricity source by 2032, thanks to plummeting costs and breakthrough battery storage.
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