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Ethiopia's $17.5B Airport and Dam Reshape Africa Economy
Planet Wins2h ago

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
Innovation1d ago

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 Wins2d ago

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