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US Adds 58 GWh of Energy Storage Capacity in 2025
Planet Wins3d ago

US Adds 58 GWh of Energy Storage Capacity in 2025

America just installed enough battery storage in one year to power Houston through the night. Despite political headwinds, the clean energy storage revolution is accelerating across red and blue states alike.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
NJ Data Center Adds 23MWh Battery to Cut Grid Strain
SolutionsFeb 20

NJ Data Center Adds 23MWh Battery to Cut Grid Strain

A New Jersey data center is transforming from energy guzzler to grid helper with a massive battery system. The project shows how tech facilities can support clean energy instead of just consuming it.

Electrek2 min read
Old EV Batteries Now Power 3,300 Texas Homes Daily
SolutionsFeb 17

Old EV Batteries Now Power 3,300 Texas Homes Daily

Five hundred retired electric vehicle batteries are getting a second life storing solar and wind energy for Texas' power grid. It's a win for sustainability and grid reliability that could scale across the country.

Inside Climate News2 min read
Offshore Wind Kept Lights On During East Coast Deep Freeze
Planet WinsFeb 14

Offshore Wind Kept Lights On During East Coast Deep Freeze

America's first offshore wind farms proved their worth during January's brutal cold snap, powering tens of thousands of homes when the grid needed them most. The data shows clean energy can deliver exactly when coastal cities need it.

Grist2 min read
Offshore Wind Could Cut New England Winter Outages 75%
SolutionsFeb 4

Offshore Wind Could Cut New England Winter Outages 75%

New offshore wind projects could slash New England's winter power outage risk by up to 75% while lowering electricity bills. The region's strongest ocean winds blow during the coldest months when energy demand peaks.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Three States Unlock Billions in Clean Energy Investment
Planet WinsFeb 3

Three States Unlock Billions in Clean Energy Investment

New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia are launching massive solar and battery programs to lower electricity bills and boost grid reliability. The coordinated push could add thousands of megawatts of clean power across the region.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Chicago Startup's $5 Battery Cuts Bills, Strengthens Grid
VideosJan 29

Chicago Startup's $5 Battery Cuts Bills, Strengthens Grid

A suitcase-sized smart battery that plugs into any wall outlet is helping homeowners save up to $300 a year while preventing blackouts. Chicago's Blip Energy just won $200,000 to prove their drop-in device can scale from apartments to hotels.

CleanTechnica3 min read