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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.
Cambodia just started building a massive hydropower station that will act like a giant rechargeable battery for the nation's electrical grid. The project brings the country closer to 70% clean energy by 2030.
China just announced an ambitious plan to double its non-fossil fuel energy by 2035, marking one of the world's largest commitments to clean power. With massive hydropower projects and desert solar hubs in the works, the world's biggest energy consumer is going green at scale.
For the first time ever, renewable energy sources generated more electricity than natural gas across an entire month in the United States. Wind, solar, hydropower, and bioenergy produced over a third of US electricity in March 2026, marking a historic turning point in America's energy transformation.
Sweden, Finland, and Denmark have invested so heavily in wind and hydropower that electricity prices now regularly fall below $0—sometimes for weeks at a time. Their success story shows how renewable energy can deliver both climate wins and cheaper power for everyday people.
A new liquid that's 2.5 times denser than water could bring clean energy storage to gentle hills anywhere in the world. The breakthrough solves one of renewable energy's biggest challenges without needing mountains or massive dams.
Despite political headwinds, New York is betting big on its clean energy future with $50 million to train workers for solar, wind, and hydropower jobs. The funding shows the state's commitment to green energy careers even as federal policy shifts away.
Iceland has claimed the top spot in the world for the cleanest electricity grid, running almost entirely on hydropower and geothermal energy. The achievement puts the Nordic island ahead of longtime leaders Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and France.
India just posted its slowest carbon emissions growth in over 20 years, proving that massive clean energy investments are starting to pay off. The country's power sector emissions actually dropped while wind, solar, and hydropower capacity soared.
Norway is backing Ukraine's renewable energy comeback with €8.4 million to help rebuild war-damaged infrastructure and power a greener future. Four companies will receive funding to build wind farms, restore hydropower plants, and strengthen pharmaceutical supply chains.
Italy is investing in two massive infrastructure projects that could transform Ethiopia's energy grid and aviation sector. The partnership includes financing for a 2,160 MW hydropower plant and a $10 billion international airport.
Italy has pledged major financing to help Ethiopia complete a massive hydropower dam and build a new international airport. The partnership marks a significant boost for East Africa's infrastructure development.
Ethiopia just secured a major debt restructuring agreement with Italy that will free up resources for critical infrastructure projects. The deal opens doors for financing two transformative developments: a massive hydropower plant and a new international airport.
A 339-mile underground transmission line from Canada to Queens will deliver enough clean hydropower to supply one million New York City homes starting this spring. The $6 billion project creates the longest buried transmission line in North America.
The Bureau of Reclamation is offering over half a million dollars to anyone who can solve a slimy problem threatening America's water infrastructure. Invasive mussels hitching rides in boat compartments are clogging pipes and damaging hydropower systems across the country.
America's hydropower plants have been quietly powering homes for over a century, and now a new wave of water-based energy storage projects could help meet surging electricity demand. The once-forgotten renewable energy source is getting fresh attention as tech companies seek carbon-free power for data centers.
After decades of stagnation, America's oldest renewable energy source is making a comeback through innovative storage projects that could power the AI boom. New pumped hydro facilities are set to store clean energy on a massive scale, giving this "forgotten giant" a fresh purpose.
Ethiopia is teaming up with Italy to explore peaceful nuclear energy development, aiming to power the country's growing industries with reliable electricity. The partnership could help Ethiopia diversify beyond hydropower while building scientific expertise for the future.
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.
A hydropower project in northern Nigeria is showing other states how to break free from energy dependence by mastering the unglamorous work that happens after the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Tiga Dam's journey from dormant federal asset to functioning power plant offers a blueprint for lasting change.
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