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Michigan Invests $1.6B in Batteries, Creating 2,150 Jobs
Planet Wins•1d ago

Michigan Invests $1.6B in Batteries, Creating 2,150 Jobs

DTE Energy is pouring $1.6 billion into Michigan-made battery storage systems that will create over 2,150 jobs while making the state's electric grid cleaner and more reliable. The partnership with Holland-based LG Energy Solution Vertech will deliver eight massive battery projects across Michigan over the next two years.

Google News - Clean Energy•2 min read
US Energy Storage Hits Record Q1 with 9.7 GWh Installed
Planet Wins•6d ago

US Energy Storage Hits Record Q1 with 9.7 GWh Installed

America just installed more battery storage in the first three months of 2026 than any first quarter in history, proving clean energy momentum is unstoppable. The win comes as tech giants race to power data centers with reliable, affordable energy.

Google News - Solar Power Record•2 min read
US Energy Storage Hits Record 9.7 GWh in Q1 2026
Planet Wins•May 21

US Energy Storage Hits Record 9.7 GWh in Q1 2026

America just installed more energy storage in three months than ever before, proving clean energy keeps growing even during uncertain times. The numbers show a 32% jump from last year and a promising path toward affordable, reliable power for everyone.

Google: renewable energy record•2 min read
Texas Leads Nation With Record Battery Storage Boom
Planet Wins•May 21

Texas Leads Nation With Record Battery Storage Boom

Texas just installed enough battery storage to power 675,000 homes, leading a nationwide surge that's transforming how America uses electricity. The state now accounts for more than a quarter of all new energy storage in the country.

Google News - Solar Power Record•3 min read
US Invests $100B in Battery Storage by 2030
Solutions•May 20

US Invests $100B in Battery Storage by 2030

America is quadrupling its battery storage capacity by 2030, turning solar and wind power into reliable energy for millions while building a homegrown manufacturing boom. The $100 billion investment is creating thousands of jobs and making clean energy work around the clock.

Electrek•3 min read
India Powers Through Record 257 GW Demand With Solar
Planet Wins•May 19

India Powers Through Record 257 GW Demand With Solar

India just met its highest-ever electricity demand without a single blackout, powered by a surge in solar energy. The achievement shows how the world's most populous nation is turning clean energy into reliable, everyday power.

Google News - Solar Power Record•2 min read
Two Offshore Wind Farms Now Power 750,000 New England Homes
Videos•Mar 17

Two Offshore Wind Farms Now Power 750,000 New England Homes

Two massive offshore wind farms just started delivering clean energy to over 750,000 homes across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The projects pushed through legal challenges to complete construction and are already helping keep the lights on and energy costs down.

CleanTechnica•2 min read
US Adds 58 GWh of Energy Storage Capacity in 2025
Planet Wins•Feb 23

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 record•2 min read
NJ Data Center Adds 23MWh Battery to Cut Grid Strain
Solutions•Feb 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.

Electrek•2 min read
Old EV Batteries Now Power 3,300 Texas Homes Daily
Solutions•Feb 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 News•2 min read
Offshore Wind Kept Lights On During East Coast Deep Freeze
Planet Wins•Feb 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.

Grist•2 min read
Offshore Wind Could Cut New England Winter Outages 75%
Solutions•Feb 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 Energy•2 min read
Three States Unlock Billions in Clean Energy Investment
Planet Wins•Feb 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 Energy•3 min read
Chicago Startup's $5 Battery Cuts Bills, Strengthens Grid
Videos•Jan 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.

CleanTechnica•3 min read