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Three Norwegian hydropower stations that power 79,000 homes are getting a complete digital overhaul starting in 2028. The upgrade will help stabilize Europe's growing renewable energy network for decades to come.
The European Investment Bank just approved nearly €2 billion to power Europe's clean energy future with offshore wind, solar farms, and smarter electricity grids. The funding will help six countries reduce their fossil fuel dependence while creating thousands of jobs in renewable energy.
A national research lab and electric company are teaming up to move breakthrough technologies from the laboratory to power lines across America. Their work could make electricity more reliable as demand grows and extreme weather increases.
As Nigeria's president heads to London for a landmark exhibition of Nigerian modernism at the Tate Modern, a leading cultural advocate is calling for the government to finally invest in the art sector that's already winning global attention.
New Mexico State University just scored $31.2 million to transform its energy lab into a powerhouse for testing next-generation electric grids. The investment will help deliver cleaner, cheaper electricity to communities across the state while training the next generation of energy workers.
Germany just became the first country to let battery systems help stabilize its power grid, ending the decades-long dominance of coal and gas plants. The shift opens a major new revenue stream for clean energy storage.
Solar power just hit a new milestone in Ireland, providing nearly one-tenth of the country's electricity in July. The island nation is proving that renewable energy can power modern life without sacrificing reliability.
Mexico slashed power outages by nearly 40% in two years through a massive investment in its electrical grid. The upgrade is bringing faster repairs and cleaner energy to millions.
Australia is overhauling how it plans its power grid to ensure millions of rooftop solar panels can feed more clean energy into the system instead of being shut off. The reform will help homeowners maximize their solar investments while keeping electricity bills lower for everyone.
The European Union just awarded €650 million to 14 countries to upgrade aging power grids and build hydrogen infrastructure that will make clean energy faster, cheaper, and more reliable. Spain is getting the biggest boost with €180 million to power millions of homes with renewable energy.
Australian households are quietly powering an energy revolution, with a national program delivering enough home battery storage to support the electric future. As one in six new cars sold goes electric, the grid is racing to catch up with smarter technology.
Western Canada's electricity grid is getting a major boost with $26 million in federal funding for 17 clean energy projects, including Indigenous-led solar initiatives. The University of Calgary received $4.2 million to lead research connecting provincial power grids for more reliable, affordable energy sharing.
General Motors just activated a feature that lets electric vehicles feed power back to the grid during peak demand. California's largest utility says EVs are exactly what America's struggling power grid needs.
Electric vehicles are earning money for their owners by sending power back to the grid when demand spikes. This vehicle-to-grid technology turns parked cars into mobile power banks that help stabilize electricity systems.
A breakthrough from Utah State University could make electric vehicle charging cheaper and easier on the power grid. The research optimizes when EVs charge based on real-time pricing and grid capacity.
The United States just installed a record 20.2 gigawatt-hours of battery storage in three months, enough to power millions of homes when the grid needs it most. The grid is getting stronger, cleaner, and more reliable as batteries step up during heat waves and high demand.
General Motors is developing massive sodium-ion batteries that can power 300 homes for a full day, marking a major shift from cars to grid storage. The automaker is also making charging easier for 250,000 existing EVs with new vehicle-to-grid technology.
Australia's New South Wales is moving forward with nine massive battery projects that will keep the power grid stable as the state transitions to renewable energy. The innovative approach lets the grid operator tap into privately owned batteries instead of building expensive new infrastructure.
Norway's Norgesnett just partnered with tech company Itron to launch the first grid edge computing system in the Nordic region. This breakthrough helps manage renewable energy more efficiently and keeps power flowing reliably as more homes and businesses go green.
A new tiny house design ditches cramped sleeping lofts for a spacious single-floor layout perfect for couples who dream of traveling full-time. The Esther can run completely off-grid with solar power, making nomadic living more comfortable than ever.
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