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Ireland Hits 40% Renewable Energy as Solar Breaks Records
Planet WinsJun 9

Ireland Hits 40% Renewable Energy as Solar Breaks Records

Ireland generated nearly 40% of its electricity from renewable sources in May 2026, powered by record-breaking sunshine that helped solar energy surge to nearly 8% of the country's power mix. The milestone shows how quickly clean energy is transforming Ireland's grid.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Ireland Hits 49% Renewable Energy as Solar Triples
Planet WinsApr 17

Ireland Hits 49% Renewable Energy as Solar Triples

Ireland's renewable energy reached nearly half of all electricity demand in March 2026, with solar power tripling its contribution in just one month. The country is proving that rapid clean energy transitions are possible when the momentum builds.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Ireland Hits 48% Renewable Energy as Wind Power Soars
Planet WinsMar 10

Ireland Hits 48% Renewable Energy as Wind Power Soars

Ireland just powered nearly half its electricity grid with renewable energy, marking a major leap forward in the country's clean energy transition. Wind turbines led the charge, setting new records and proving green power can meet real-world demand.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Ireland Hits 40% Renewable Energy as Solar Smashes Records
Planet WinsJun 8

Ireland Hits 40% Renewable Energy as Solar Smashes Records

Ireland's electricity grid just reached a milestone that seemed impossible a few years ago: nearly 40% of all power came from renewable sources in May. Sunny skies and a wave of new solar installations are transforming how the nation powers itself.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
India's ReNew Energy Breaks Record With 2.4 GW Capacity
Planet WinsApr 15

India's ReNew Energy Breaks Record With 2.4 GW Capacity

India's second-largest renewable energy company just commissioned its biggest annual expansion ever, adding enough clean power for millions of homes. ReNew Energy's record 2.4 GW addition signals the country's clean energy transition is hitting full stride.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
EU Funds 1,400 Clean Energy Projects, Saves Ireland's Energy Use
Planet WinsFeb 4

EU Funds 1,400 Clean Energy Projects, Saves Ireland's Energy Use

A nearly €1 billion EU program is turning clean energy dreams into reality across Europe, funding thousands of local projects that have already saved enough energy to power every home in Ireland for a year. Real people like Ivana, Luca, and Angela are proving that Europe's green transition isn't just policy talk anymore.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
India's ReNew Energy Powers 24M Homes with Clean Energy
Planet WinsApr 16

India's ReNew Energy Powers 24M Homes with Clean Energy

ReNew Energy Global just became India's second-largest renewable energy operator, adding a record 2.4 GW of clean capacity in one year. The company now powers 24 million households while avoiding 23 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
US Sets Energy Record With Renewables, Gas, and Oil in 2025
Planet WinsMay 11

US Sets Energy Record With Renewables, Gas, and Oil in 2025

America just broke its own energy production record for the fourth year in a row, with renewable energy, natural gas, and oil all reaching new highs in 2025. The milestone shows the nation is producing more power than ever while renewables keep climbing.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Global Renewable Energy Hits Record 692 GW Growth in 2025
Planet WinsApr 1

Global Renewable Energy Hits Record 692 GW Growth in 2025

The world added a record-breaking 692 gigawatts of renewable energy last year, marking the biggest annual jump in clean power capacity ever recorded. Solar and wind power now account for nearly 97% of all new renewable installations, making energy systems more resilient against global crises.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
Google Builds 23MW Clean Energy Battery in Ireland
Innovation6d ago

Google Builds 23MW Clean Energy Battery in Ireland

Google is partnering with Energy Dome to build a groundbreaking CO2 battery storage plant in Ireland that stores renewable energy when the sun shines and wind blows, then releases it when the grid needs power most. The project transforms a former fossil fuel power station into a hub for 24/7 clean electricity.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
World Renewable Energy Jumps 15.5% to New Record High
Planet WinsApr 1

World Renewable Energy Jumps 15.5% to New Record High

Global renewable energy capacity soared by 692 gigawatts in 2025, reaching a record 5,149 GW as countries turn to clean power amid energy security concerns. Solar and wind energy drove 97% of the growth, proving the world can expand green energy even during uncertain times.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
Colombia Launches Renewable Energy Auction to Go Green
Planet WinsApr 16

Colombia Launches Renewable Energy Auction to Go Green

Colombia is taking a major step toward clean energy with a new renewable energy auction that could bring solar and wind projects to the South American nation. Energy Minister Edwin Palma will promote the initiative to investors in New York next week.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Google Backs Giant CO₂ Battery to Power Ireland With Wind
Planet Wins4d ago

Google Backs Giant CO₂ Battery to Power Ireland With Wind

A groundbreaking carbon dioxide battery system will store wind energy for up to 12 hours, helping Ireland reach its ambitious clean energy goals. Google's backing of this first-of-its-kind project shows energy storage technology is finally catching up to renewable power.

Google News - Renewable Energy Breakthrough3 min read
Uruguay Gets 98% of Electricity from Renewable Energy
Planet WinsJun 22

Uruguay Gets 98% of Electricity from Renewable Energy

Uruguay transformed from fossil fuel dependency to nearly 100% renewable electricity in under two decades. The small nation now exports surplus clean energy and offers a blueprint for energy independence.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Global Renewable Energy Surges 692 GW in 2025
Planet WinsApr 1

Global Renewable Energy Surges 692 GW in 2025

The world added a record 692 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in 2025, enough to power hundreds of millions of homes. Clean energy now makes up 86% of all new power capacity built worldwide.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Africa Turns to Renewable Energy for Real Economic Growth
Planet WinsMay 8

Africa Turns to Renewable Energy for Real Economic Growth

A groundbreaking report reveals that renewable energy, not fossil fuels, holds the key to lifting millions out of poverty across Africa. The findings are reshaping energy investment decisions at this week's Africa-France Summit in Kenya.

Google: economic growth report3 min read
Chile Approves $1B in Renewable Energy Projects
Planet WinsApr 1

Chile Approves $1B in Renewable Energy Projects

Chile just greenlit three major renewable energy projects worth over $1 billion, marking a significant leap forward in the country's clean energy transformation. The approval signals growing confidence in South America's renewable energy future.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
Renewables Beat Coal in Global Energy for First Time
Planet WinsMay 26

Renewables Beat Coal in Global Energy for First Time

For the first time in over a century, renewable energy sources generated more of the world's electricity than coal in 2025. Solar and wind power led the historic shift as clean energy costs continue to fall worldwide.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
US Energy Production Hits Record on Renewables Surge
Planet WinsMay 20

US Energy Production Hits Record on Renewables Surge

America just shattered its energy production record in 2025, reaching 107 quadrillion BTUs with renewables leading the charge. Solar and wind power both hit all-time highs for the fifth straight year, proving clean energy is becoming an economic powerhouse.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
US Renewable Energy Jumps 11% in Early 2026
Planet WinsMay 26

US Renewable Energy Jumps 11% in Early 2026

Wind and solar power are lighting up America's energy grid like never before, with renewable electricity generation jumping more than 11% in the first three months of 2026. The surge means clean energy now powers more than a quarter of the entire country.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read

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