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Offshore Wind Could Save Australia $7.8B in Grid Costs
Solutions3h ago

Offshore Wind Could Save Australia $7.8B in Grid Costs

Victoria's offshore wind farms could slash power bills and save nearly 1,000 kilometers of powerlines from carving through farmland. A new report shows the ocean-based turbines would pay for themselves while protecting agricultural land.

ABC Australia2 min read
7 Tech Giants Pledge to Cover New Data Center Power Costs
SolutionsMar 6

7 Tech Giants Pledge to Cover New Data Center Power Costs

Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI have committed to paying for new power generation and grid infrastructure needed for their data centers. The move aims to protect consumers from electricity price hikes as AI expansion drives unprecedented energy demand.

Ars Technica2 min read
Sweden Invests $400M to Power Grid with Renewable Energy
SolutionsMar 3

Sweden Invests $400M to Power Grid with Renewable Energy

Sweden just committed 4.2 billion kronor (about $400 million USD) to help businesses and cities build renewable energy projects that strengthen the national power grid. Applications are open until May 2026 for anyone ready to bring clean energy solutions to life.

Google News - Sweden Renewable3 min read
US Hits Battery Storage Record Despite Policy Uncertainty
Planet WinsFeb 26

US Hits Battery Storage Record Despite Policy Uncertainty

America just added enough battery storage to power five million homes for a year, marking the biggest grid energy leap in history. Even with federal clean energy incentives getting slashed, the momentum keeps building.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
US Battery Storage Hits Record 57.6 GWh in 2025
Planet WinsFeb 24

US Battery Storage Hits Record 57.6 GWh in 2025

America just installed four times more battery storage than it did three years ago, with Texas poised to lead the nation. The surge proves clean energy storage has become essential infrastructure that both red and blue states can't afford to ignore.

Electrek2 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
Norway's $2.2T Fund Bets Big on Battery Storage
Planet WinsFeb 11

Norway's $2.2T Fund Bets Big on Battery Storage

The world's largest sovereign wealth fund is making its first major investments in battery technology, signaling that energy storage has finally matured into a trillion-dollar opportunity. As renewable energy grows, batteries are becoming essential for keeping the lights on when the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Home Battery Startup Raises $232M to Strengthen Power Grid
Planet WinsFeb 5

Home Battery Startup Raises $232M to Strengthen Power Grid

Lunar Energy just secured $232 million to scale up production of home batteries that power homes and strengthen the electric grid when demand spikes. The six-year-old company plans to manufacture 100,000 battery units by 2028, turning everyday homeowners into energy heroes.

TechCrunch3 min read
Scotland Wasted Enough Wind Power to Run London All Year
Planet WinsJan 22

Scotland Wasted Enough Wind Power to Run London All Year

Great Britain generated enough clean wind energy in 2025 to power every home in London, but had to turn it off due to outdated grid infrastructure. The good news? A strategic plan is now in motion to ensure this renewable power reaches homes instead of going to waste.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
Wasted UK Wind Could Have Powered All of London
Planet WinsJan 22

Wasted UK Wind Could Have Powered All of London

Britain wasted enough clean wind energy in 2025 to power every home in London for a year. New grid infrastructure could unlock this renewable goldmine and accelerate the country's green transition.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Colombia Invests $1.7B to Power Caribbean With Clean Energy
Planet WinsJan 20

Colombia Invests $1.7B to Power Caribbean With Clean Energy

Colombia just announced a $1.7 billion plan to upgrade its Caribbean electrical grid, opening the door for 6 gigawatts of new solar and wind power. The project will finally fix decades of infrastructure neglect while slashing the region's dependence on polluting thermal power plants.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read