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Solar Power Met 75% of Global Electricity Demand in 2025
Planet WinsApr 28

Solar Power Met 75% of Global Electricity Demand in 2025

Record-breaking solar generation last year covered three-quarters of new electricity demand worldwide, signaling a fundamental shift in how the planet powers itself. Energy experts say this isn't just a milestone—it's proof that renewable energy has become central to the global power system. ##

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Electric Cars Hit 25% of Global Sales, Up From 1% in 2019
InnovationJun 17

Electric Cars Hit 25% of Global Sales, Up From 1% in 2019

Electric vehicles have exploded from just 1% of global car sales in 2019 to 25% in 2025, with prices plummeting and charging networks expanding worldwide. From Ethiopia banning gas cars to China making EVs cheaper than traditional vehicles, the shift to clean transportation is accelerating faster than anyone predicted.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Electric Cars Hit 28% of Global Sales in 2026
Planet WinsMay 31

Electric Cars Hit 28% of Global Sales in 2026

Nearly one in three new cars sold worldwide this year will be electric, marking a massive shift in how the world drives. From Norway's 95% electric rate to China's booming production, the clean car revolution is accelerating faster than ever.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Electric Cars Hit 25% of Global Sales, Up From Just 1% in 2019
InnovationJun 16

Electric Cars Hit 25% of Global Sales, Up From Just 1% in 2019

The world just reached a stunning milestone: one in four new cars sold globally is now electric, a twentyfivefold increase in just six years. From Norway to Nepal, the electric vehicle revolution is accelerating faster than anyone predicted.

DW News3 min read
Wind and Solar Beat Gas in Global Electricity First
Daily MixMay 29

Wind and Solar Beat Gas in Global Electricity First

For the first time ever, wind and solar power generated more of the world's electricity than gas in April 2026. The milestone signals a lasting shift toward clean energy, not just a temporary reaction to current global conflicts.

Positive News2 min read
Electric Cars Hit 25% of Global Sales in Historic 2025
Planet WinsJan 21

Electric Cars Hit 25% of Global Sales in Historic 2025

One in four new cars sold worldwide in 2025 was electric, marking a breakthrough moment for clean transportation. From Norway's 94% adoption rate to emerging markets like Vietnam hitting 40%, the shift is happening faster than experts predicted.

Google: electric vehicle milestone3 min read
Electric Cars Hit 25% of Global Sales, 8 Nations Top 50%
InnovationMay 28

Electric Cars Hit 25% of Global Sales, 8 Nations Top 50%

One in four new cars sold worldwide in 2025 was electric or hybrid, marking a major shift in how the world drives. Eight countries now get more than half their new car sales from clean vehicles.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Clean Energy Hits 50% of Global Power by 2030
Planet WinsFeb 6

Clean Energy Hits 50% of Global Power by 2030

The world is entering a new "Age of Electricity" where renewable energy and nuclear power will supply half of all global electricity by 2030, up from 42% today. This historic shift marks the first time clean energy sources will overtake coal, powered by record solar installations and surging electricity demand worldwide.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
China EV Exports Double as World Goes Electric
Planet WinsJun 11

China EV Exports Double as World Goes Electric

More than half of China's car exports in May were electric vehicles, marking a global shift toward cleaner transportation. Rising fuel prices and better EV technology are driving the fastest adoption of electric cars the world has ever seen.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
BMW Hits 2 Million Electric Vehicles in Global Shift
Planet WinsMay 5

BMW Hits 2 Million Electric Vehicles in Global Shift

BMW just built its two millionth electric vehicle, a stunning blue i5 sedan rolling off the line in Germany. The milestone shows how quickly traditional carmakers are catching up in the electric revolution.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
Renewables Hit 32% of Global Electricity in 2024
Planet Wins5d ago

Renewables Hit 32% of Global Electricity in 2024

Clean energy just hit a major milestone, generating nearly a third of the world's electricity for the first time. Solar and wind power led the charge, growing seven times faster than fossil fuels.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
World's Largest Electric Excavator Now Available Globally
InnovationApr 5

World's Largest Electric Excavator Now Available Globally

A mining excavator the size of a house is going electric, and it could help slash millions in fuel costs while cutting emissions. The massive machine just became available worldwide after proving itself in Canada.

Electrek2 min read
Solar Power Grew 33% to Meet Global Electricity Demand
Planet WinsApr 21

Solar Power Grew 33% to Meet Global Electricity Demand

For the first time, clean energy growth matched all of last year's rising electricity demand while fossil fuel use stayed flat. Solar power led the charge with a stunning one-third jump in generation.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Renewable Energy Hits Record 31.7% of Global Electricity
Planet Wins5d ago

Renewable Energy Hits Record 31.7% of Global Electricity

Clean energy just had its best year ever, growing nearly seven times faster than fossil fuels. Solar and wind power now generate almost a third of the world's electricity.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Electric Cars Hit 1 in 4 Sales Worldwide in 2025
Planet WinsMay 20

Electric Cars Hit 1 in 4 Sales Worldwide in 2025

Electric vehicles smashed records in 2025, making up 25% of all new cars sold globally. Despite policy shifts and regional slowdowns, the clean car revolution is accelerating faster than experts predicted.

Electrek3 min read
Electric Cars Hit 20 Million Sales Worldwide in 2025
Planet WinsMay 25

Electric Cars Hit 20 Million Sales Worldwide in 2025

One in four new cars sold globally last year was electric, marking the fifth straight year of massive growth. The shift is now saving 1.2 million barrels of oil every single day.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
India Adds Record 38 GW Solar, Cuts Global Fossil Fuel Use
Planet WinsApr 21

India Adds Record 38 GW Solar, Cuts Global Fossil Fuel Use

India's clean energy boom in 2025 helped trigger a rare global decline in fossil fuel electricity production for the first time since the pandemic. The country installed more solar panels than the United States and slashed its coal power generation by 52 billion units.

Google News - Solar Power Record3 min read
Kia's Electric Van Is So Popular They Can't Make Enough
SolutionsJun 23

Kia's Electric Van Is So Popular They Can't Make Enough

Kia's PV5 electric van has become such a surprise hit that the company is struggling to keep up with global demand. The affordable electric vehicle is winning over businesses and families from Seoul to Sydney.

Electrek2 min read
Clean Energy Hits Major Milestone in Global Transition
Planet WinsApr 21

Clean Energy Hits Major Milestone in Global Transition

Electric vehicles now make up one in four new car sales worldwide, while renewable energy has officially surpassed coal in global electricity generation. A new tracker reveals exactly where the clean energy revolution is winning and where it needs urgent support.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
UK Electric Car Sales Hit Record High in March
SolutionsApr 7

UK Electric Car Sales Hit Record High in March

Electric vehicle sales in the UK reached their highest level ever in March, with 86,120 electric cars registered as drivers seek protection from rising fuel prices. The trend is spreading globally, from Thailand to the US, suggesting a major shift toward cleaner transportation.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read

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