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Hydro Flask Targets 200M Tons of Ocean Plastic by 2026
Acts of KindnessJan 27

Hydro Flask Targets 200M Tons of Ocean Plastic by 2026

Hydro Flask just launched a major partnership with Ocean Conservancy to tackle the 200 million metric tons of plastic choking our oceans. The multi-year initiative will mobilize millions of sports fans and concertgoers to ditch single-use plastics at stadiums and venues worldwide.

Google News - Plastic Reduction3 min read
Hydro Flask Joins Ocean Conservancy to Cut Plastic Waste
Planet WinsJan 26

Hydro Flask Joins Ocean Conservancy to Cut Plastic Waste

Hydro Flask is teaming up with Ocean Conservancy for a multi-year partnership aimed at eliminating single-use plastics from stadiums, venues, and coastlines. The collaboration will mobilize athletes, artists, and millions of fans to take action against ocean plastic pollution.

Google News - Plastic Reduction3 min read
Australia Backs Two Giant Pumped Hydro Projects Worth $6B
Planet WinsFeb 25

Australia Backs Two Giant Pumped Hydro Projects Worth $6B

New South Wales just fast-tracked two massive pumped hydro projects that will store renewable energy for up to 16 hours, helping Australia move beyond coal power. Together, they'll generate enough electricity to power every home in Perth during peak demand.

PV Magazine3 min read
Pacific Hydro Invests $260M in First Chilean Solar Park
Planet WinsAug 1

Pacific Hydro Invests $260M in First Chilean Solar Park

Energy company Pacific Hydro is pouring $260 million into its first solar park in Chile, marking a major expansion beyond its traditional hydroelectric roots. The investment signals growing confidence in Chile's booming renewable energy sector.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
Canada's Hydro-Québec Eyes Offshore Wind in Atlantic
Planet WinsApr 12

Canada's Hydro-Québec Eyes Offshore Wind in Atlantic

One of the world's largest clean energy producers is exploring offshore wind power off Nova Scotia's coast, signaling a major expansion of renewable energy collaboration across Canadian provinces. The move could strengthen energy security and cut costs for millions while accelerating the region's clean energy goals.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Sweden Gets 864 MW Pumped Hydro Storage Boost
Planet WinsJun 2

Sweden Gets 864 MW Pumped Hydro Storage Boost

Finland's Fortum just applied for permits to build two massive energy storage facilities in Sweden that could power the country's clean energy future. The projects would nearly 10x the company's current storage capacity in the region.

Regional: sweden renewable energy (SE)2 min read
Nigeria's Hydro Plants Power 45% of Grid During Crisis
SolutionsFeb 27

Nigeria's Hydro Plants Power 45% of Grid During Crisis

While Nigeria faces gas supply challenges, four hydroelectric plants are proving the value of renewable energy infrastructure. These clean energy sources are keeping millions of Nigerians connected to power when thermal plants can't operate.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Chicago Solar Firm Buys Adirondack Hydro, Cuts Prices 5%
SolutionsJan 29

Chicago Solar Firm Buys Adirondack Hydro, Cuts Prices 5%

A Chicago solar company just acquired an Adirondack hydropower provider and immediately dropped prices for customers by at least 5%. The deal will connect more homes and businesses to carbon-free electricity from local rivers and streams.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Norway Approves New Pumped-Storage Hydro Project
SolutionsJun 16

Norway Approves New Pumped-Storage Hydro Project

State-owned energy giant Statkraft has greenlit a new pumped-storage hydropower project in Norway, adding to the country's renewable energy infrastructure. The approval signals continued investment in clean energy storage solutions that help balance power grids.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
UK Energy Giant Adds Solar to 8 Scottish Hydro Stations
Planet WinsMay 11

UK Energy Giant Adds Solar to 8 Scottish Hydro Stations

Drax just completed the first of eight solar installations at its Scottish hydropower sites, proving clean energy works even better together. The $1.2 million project will cut costs while pushing the company closer to net-zero emissions by 2040.

PV Magazine2 min read
Scotland's 90-Year-Old Hydro Plant Gets $2.5M Makeover
Planet WinsJul 14

Scotland's 90-Year-Old Hydro Plant Gets $2.5M Makeover

A historic 1930s power station in Scotland just got a stunning restoration, securing clean energy for future generations. The £2 million project preserved both a national treasure and a renewable power source that's been running for nine decades.

Renewable Energy World2 min read
Spain Boosts Wind and Hydro Upgrades With €512M Fund
Planet WinsMay 21

Spain Boosts Wind and Hydro Upgrades With €512M Fund

Spain just increased funding for clean energy upgrades by 75% after overwhelming demand from the renewable sector. The €512 million program will replace aging wind turbines and hydroelectric facilities with cutting-edge technology across the country.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
India's Largest Hydro Plant Hits 150 Billion Units
Planet WinsMar 11

India's Largest Hydro Plant Hits 150 Billion Units

India's biggest underground hydroelectric power station just crossed a massive clean energy milestone that's been 22 years in the making. The Nathpa Jhakri plant in Himachal Pradesh has now generated enough renewable electricity to power millions of homes while slashing carbon emissions.

Indian Express2 min read
India's Solar Power Surpasses Hydro in Clean Energy Shift
Planet WinsApr 21

India's Solar Power Surpasses Hydro in Clean Energy Shift

India's renewable energy jumped 24% in 2025, generating enough clean power to cut fossil fuel use for only the third time in 25 years. Solar now provides more electricity than hydropower, marking a historic turning point in the world's most populous nation.

Google News - Solar Power Record3 min read
Nigeria Opens 6MW Hydro Plant to Power Thousands
SolutionsFeb 1

Nigeria Opens 6MW Hydro Plant to Power Thousands

A Nigerian dam that once only supplied water is getting a second life as a clean energy powerhouse. The government just handed this renewable energy project to a private company that will bring electricity to communities across Oyo State.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Canada Invests $70B in Clean Energy Hydro Projects
Planet WinsAug 19

Canada Invests $70B in Clean Energy Hydro Projects

Canada just announced North America's largest clean energy investment ever, pouring nearly $70 billion into hydroelectric projects that will power millions of homes and create thousands of jobs. The historic agreement will nearly triple Churchill Falls' capacity and add enough renewable energy to light every home in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver combined.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
China Powers Up World's Largest Hydro-Solar Hybrid Plant
Planet WinsApr 27

China Powers Up World's Largest Hydro-Solar Hybrid Plant

A groundbreaking energy facility in southwest China now combines massive hydropower with solar arrays to deliver clean electricity around the clock. The system uses a dam as a giant natural battery to balance renewable energy output.

PV Magazine2 min read
Sweden Data Center Switches to AI with 100% Hydro Power
InnovationJun 18

Sweden Data Center Switches to AI with 100% Hydro Power

A Swedish data center powered entirely by renewable hydroelectricity is transforming from cryptocurrency mining to enterprise AI computing. The shift shows how clean energy and cutting-edge technology can work together.

Google News - Sweden Renewable2 min read
Alaska Town Powers Local Data Center With Excess Hydro
VideosMar 10

Alaska Town Powers Local Data Center With Excess Hydro

A remote Alaskan fishing town just solved two problems at once: putting excess clean energy to work and bringing data processing closer to home. Cordova installed a data center inside its hydroelectric plant, cooled by mountain meltwater.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Battery Storage Passes 250 GW, Beating Pumped Hydro
Planet WinsFeb 5

Battery Storage Passes 250 GW, Beating Pumped Hydro

For the first time ever, battery energy storage systems have overtaken traditional pumped hydropower as the world's largest energy storage technology. This breakthrough marks a turning point in our ability to store clean energy and power the grid reliably.

PV Magazine2 min read

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