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US Clean Energy Investment Jumps 6% to $120 Billion in 2025
Planet Wins12h ago

US Clean Energy Investment Jumps 6% to $120 Billion in 2025

American clean energy investment reached $120 billion in 2025, proving the renewable energy transition continues to accelerate even during uncertain times. Companies are now using clean energy tax credits as a standard business strategy, with nearly a quarter of Fortune 1000 firms participating.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Norway's Scatec Expands Clean Energy Push in Egypt
Planet Wins1d ago

Norway's Scatec Expands Clean Energy Push in Egypt

One of the world's largest solar parks just got a major vote of confidence as Norway's Scatec commits to expanding its renewable energy investments in Egypt. The partnership signals growing momentum for Africa's clean energy transition.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Mexico Requires Social Impact Reviews for Battery Storage
Solutions2d ago

Mexico Requires Social Impact Reviews for Battery Storage

Mexico just became the first country to mandate social impact assessments for large battery storage projects, ensuring communities have a voice in the clean energy transition. The new rule prioritizes people alongside progress as the nation builds its renewable energy future.

PV Magazine2 min read
Norway Invests $14B in Brazil's Green Energy Boom
Planet Wins2d ago

Norway Invests $14B in Brazil's Green Energy Boom

Norway has become Brazil's third-largest foreign investor, pouring $14 billion into renewable energy projects that are creating thousands of jobs and accelerating the global clean energy transition. This partnership positions Brazil as a powerhouse for solar, wind, and hydrogen innovation.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Poland Opens Door to Public on Hydrogen Future Plans
Solutions3d ago

Poland Opens Door to Public on Hydrogen Future Plans

Poland's main gas operator is asking businesses and citizens to help shape the country's hydrogen infrastructure for the next decade. The move brings transparency to a sector that could transform how millions access clean energy.

Regional: poland development (PL)2 min read
South Africa Launches Climate Commission to Protect Jobs
Planet Wins6d ago

South Africa Launches Climate Commission to Protect Jobs

South Africa's newly elected Presidential Climate Commission is turning climate promises into action while ensuring vulnerable workers aren't left behind. President Ramaphosa says the country's energy transition must create opportunities, not casualties.

AllAfrica - Headlines3 min read
Battery Storage Costs Hit Record Lows in 2025
Planet WinsFeb 18

Battery Storage Costs Hit Record Lows in 2025

The price of battery storage technology dropped to its lowest level ever, making clean energy more affordable and practical than ever before. While costs rose for some renewable technologies, this breakthrough could accelerate the world's shift away from fossil fuels. #

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Australia Smashes Renewable Energy Records in Q4 2025
Planet WinsFeb 18

Australia Smashes Renewable Energy Records in Q4 2025

Australia switched on more renewable electricity in the final three months of 2025 than any other quarter in history. The country's clean energy transition just proved it can power millions of homes while keeping the lights on during extreme weather.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Australia Adds Record 2.1GW Clean Energy in One Quarter
Planet WinsFeb 18

Australia Adds Record 2.1GW Clean Energy in One Quarter

Australia just completed its biggest renewable energy expansion ever, finishing nine solar and wind projects in three months that outpace the previous year and a half combined. The $2.3 billion investment signals the country's clean energy transition is gaining serious speed.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Slovenia's Solar Hits 1.57 GW as Storage Booms
Planet WinsFeb 17

Slovenia's Solar Hits 1.57 GW as Storage Booms

Slovenia just crossed a major milestone with 1.57 gigawatts of total solar power, enough to light up hundreds of thousands of homes. The country's solar story is shifting in exciting new directions, with businesses and battery storage leading the charge.

PV Magazine2 min read
South Africa's Solar Shift Reveals Energy Inequality Gap
Planet WinsFeb 16

South Africa's Solar Shift Reveals Energy Inequality Gap

New research from the University of Cambridge shows how South Africans are moving off the electricity grid in three distinct ways, but the trend is exposing deep inequalities that echo the country's apartheid past. The findings offer crucial insights for cities worldwide facing similar energy transitions.

PV Magazine3 min read
Brazil Plans to Nearly Double Solar Power by 2035
Planet WinsFeb 16

Brazil Plans to Nearly Double Solar Power by 2035

Brazil is preparing to add 47 GW of solar capacity over the next decade, pushing solar to become the country's second-largest electricity source. The plan would bring solar close to matching hydropower's dominant position in one of the world's renewable energy leaders.

PV Magazine2 min read
UK Pledges £1B for Community Energy, Experts Say Support Key
SolutionsFeb 16

UK Pledges £1B for Community Energy, Experts Say Support Key

Britain's £1 billion commitment to community energy projects marks a turning point, but researchers say success depends on supporting the volunteers who power the movement. A new study reveals the "quiet labor" behind local energy transitions matters as much as the money.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Solar Self-Consumption Hits 900 Gigawatts Worldwide
Planet WinsFeb 14

Solar Self-Consumption Hits 900 Gigawatts Worldwide

Solar energy self-consumption reached nearly 900 gigawatts globally in 2025, marking a historic milestone in the clean energy transition. Emerging economies like China, India, and Brazil are now leading the renewable energy race while wealthier nations fall behind.

Google News - Solar Power Record3 min read
China's Clean Energy Now Tops Coal and Gas Power
Planet WinsFeb 14

China's Clean Energy Now Tops Coal and Gas Power

For the first time ever, China's solar and wind capacity surpassed its coal and gas infrastructure, marking a historic turning point in the world's largest energy transition. The milestone signals that clean energy is becoming the new normal, not just in China but globally.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
China Now Powers Over Half Its Grid With Clean Energy
Planet WinsFeb 13

China Now Powers Over Half Its Grid With Clean Energy

The world's largest polluter just hit a massive milestone: China now has more clean energy capacity than fossil fuels for the first time ever. This historic shift puts the nation alongside Brazil, France, and Germany in powering most of its electricity from renewable sources.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Chile Hits 77% Renewable Energy in Historic Milestone
Planet WinsFeb 13

Chile Hits 77% Renewable Energy in Historic Milestone

Chile generated 77% of its electricity from renewable sources in December 2024, leading a global shift where renewables outpaced coal for the first time ever. The South American nation is proving that clean energy transitions can happen faster than expected.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
Oxford Scientist Plans $100M Model to Speed Climate Action
SolutionsFeb 12

Oxford Scientist Plans $100M Model to Speed Climate Action

A complexity scientist who once beat casinos and Wall Street is building a groundbreaking economic simulator that could save trillions on the green energy transition. His team aims to prevent financial disasters and accelerate climate solutions using real company data.

Guardian Environment3 min read
Chile Pushes Green Hydrogen Goals to 2035, Stays Committed
Planet WinsFeb 11

Chile Pushes Green Hydrogen Goals to 2035, Stays Committed

Chile is recalibrating its clean energy timeline after learning tough lessons, pushing major green hydrogen targets from 2025 to 2035 while doubling down on its commitment to lead the renewable revolution. The South American nation's updated strategy shows how countries can adapt ambitious climate goals to economic reality without losing sight of the bigger prize.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy3 min read
Solar Industry Needs Trust Standards Like Wall Street Got
Planet WinsFeb 11

Solar Industry Needs Trust Standards Like Wall Street Got

The renewable energy boom is creating a maze of confusing options for homeowners, but industry leaders say creating fiduciary standards could protect families while accelerating the clean energy transition.

Google News - Renewable Energy Breakthrough3 min read

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