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Ethiopia Powers Up With 5,000 MW Dam and Clean Energy Push
SolutionsApr 4

Ethiopia Powers Up With 5,000 MW Dam and Clean Energy Push

Ethiopia has transformed its energy sector over eight years, moving from chronic shortages to becoming a clean energy leader with over 90% renewable electricity. The country now exports power to neighbors while building Africa's largest hydroelectric dam.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)3 min read
Spain's Grid Now Powered by 50+ Renewable Energy Plants
Planet WinsMar 25

Spain's Grid Now Powered by 50+ Renewable Energy Plants

Spain just proved that renewable energy can do more than generate clean power. Over 50 solar, wind, and hydroelectric plants are now actively stabilizing the country's electrical grid in real time.

PV Magazine3 min read
Kerala Solar Rooftops Overtake Hydroelectric Power Capacity
Planet WinsMar 23

Kerala Solar Rooftops Overtake Hydroelectric Power Capacity

Kerala just hit a major clean energy milestone with over 360,000 rooftop solar installations now generating more electricity than all the state's hydroelectric dams combined. The solar revolution added 108,000 new installations in just 10 months, thanks to a government program making renewable energy accessible to everyday families.

Google News - Solar Power Record3 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
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
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
US Solar Surges 35%, Tops Hydropower for First Time
Planet WinsFeb 27

US Solar Surges 35%, Tops Hydropower for First Time

America's solar revolution hit a historic milestone in 2025, growing faster than any other energy source and finally surpassing hydroelectric power. The surge met two-thirds of the nation's increased energy demand, proving renewables can keep pace with our growing needs.

Singularity Hub2 min read
Ethiopia's $17.5B Airport and Dam Reshape Africa Economy
Planet WinsFeb 27

Ethiopia's $17.5B Airport and Dam Reshape Africa Economy

Ethiopia is building Africa's largest airport and hydroelectric dam in a $17.5 billion bet that could make it East Africa's biggest economy within years. The country is now growing faster than any major African nation at 7.1 percent annually.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)3 min read
Nigeria Power Company Revives Old Dams, Adds 200MW
InnovationFeb 26

Nigeria Power Company Revives Old Dams, Adds 200MW

A Nigerian electricity company is bringing dormant hydroelectric plants back to life and adding 200 megawatts of power to serve millions across seven states. The project promises more reliable electricity for homes and businesses that have struggled with aging infrastructure.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Solar Power Surpasses Hydroelectric for First Time in US
Planet WinsFeb 25

Solar Power Surpasses Hydroelectric for First Time in US

Solar energy just made history by generating more electricity than hydroelectric power across America for the first time ever. The clean energy source grew by an astonishing 35% in a single year, proving renewables are rapidly reshaping how we power our lives.

Ars Technica Science2 min read
Ethiopia's GERD: Africa's Largest Dam Built Without Loans
Planet WinsFeb 20

Ethiopia's GERD: Africa's Largest Dam Built Without Loans

Ethiopia completed Africa's biggest hydroelectric dam using only domestic funding, proving nations can achieve massive infrastructure projects through citizen participation and self-reliance. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam now stands as a blueprint for continental development.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)3 min read
Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Goal Two Years Early
Planet WinsFeb 18

Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Goal Two Years Early

Microsoft just matched 100% of its electricity use with renewable energy purchases, hitting its 2025 target ahead of schedule. The tech giant's power deals are bringing solar farms, hydroelectric plants, and community investments to life across the globe.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Pendleton Scores $2.5M for Clean Energy Upgrades
SolutionsFeb 14

Pendleton Scores $2.5M for Clean Energy Upgrades

A small Oregon city just landed over $2.5 million to power its buildings with renewable energy. Pendleton will add battery storage, wind turbines, and micro-hydroelectric systems to cut costs and boost reliability. #

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Ethiopia Completes Massive Dam With No Foreign Aid
SolutionsFeb 4

Ethiopia Completes Massive Dam With No Foreign Aid

Ethiopia just finished building Africa's largest hydroelectric dam using only its own resources and citizens' contributions. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam proves the nation can execute world-class infrastructure independently.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Portugal Hits 80% Renewable Energy in January 2026
Planet WinsFeb 3

Portugal Hits 80% Renewable Energy in January 2026

Portugal just powered through an entire month with renewables supplying 80% of its electricity, setting new records for clean energy generation. Wind and water led the charge in what experts are calling a major milestone for the country's energy transition.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Ethiopia's Mega Dam Doubles Power Capacity to 9.6 Gigawatts
Planet WinsFeb 2

Ethiopia's Mega Dam Doubles Power Capacity to 9.6 Gigawatts

Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa's largest hydroelectric project, has doubled the nation's power capacity and transformed it into a regional electricity hub. The domestically financed project is now powering industrial growth and supplying energy to neighboring countries.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)3 min read
UK Startup Builds Energy Storage on Hills, Not Mountains
Planet WinsJan 27

UK Startup Builds Energy Storage on Hills, Not Mountains

A British company just cracked the code for storing clean energy in places no one thought possible. Their secret? A special fluid that works like water, but better.

PV Magazine2 min read