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The International Renewable Energy Agency just opened applications for renewable energy projects across 21 Latin American countries, connecting developers to $4 billion in funding. Priority goes to proposals submitted by March 1, 2026.
Global renewable energy smashed records in 2025, adding 692 gigawatts to reach 5,149 GW total capacity, with solar and wind accounting for nearly all new clean power. Africa achieved its highest growth ever at 15.9%, though experts say the continent needs faster progress to unlock its vast renewable potential.
The world installed more solar panels in 2025 than ever before, adding enough clean energy capacity to power hundreds of millions of homes. Solar now accounts for nearly half of all electricity sources globally, marking a major turning point in the fight against climate change.
Solar energy dominated the world's clean energy growth last year, accounting for three-quarters of all new renewable capacity while Africa celebrated its strongest expansion ever. The global renewable energy system just passed a major milestone, proving clean power is becoming the new normal.
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.
The solar energy sector is outpacing traditional energy industries in gender diversity, with women making up 40% of its workforce. A Romanian policy director shares how diverse teams are driving innovation in renewable energy.
The world installed a record-breaking 511 gigawatts of solar power in 2025, enough to power hundreds of millions of homes. Solar energy now makes up nearly half of all renewable energy capacity on Earth.
The world added a record-breaking 692 gigawatts of renewable energy last year, accounting for 86% of all new power capacity. Solar and wind continue their remarkable climb as the energy sources the world prefers.
The world installed a record-breaking 511 gigawatts of solar power in 2025, enough to power hundreds of millions of homes. Solar accounted for three-quarters of all new renewable energy added worldwide, marking the fastest clean energy expansion in history.
The biggest argument against clean energy just collapsed. Solar and wind power paired with batteries can now provide round-the-clock electricity cheaper than coal and gas.
The planet just added more renewable energy in a single year than ever before, with solar and wind leading a global surge that's reshaping how we power our lives. Asia drove three-quarters of the growth, while Africa and the Middle East saw their fastest clean energy expansion yet.
The planet just hit a clean energy milestone that proves the future is already here. Nearly 86% of all new power added last year came from renewable sources, reshaping how the world generates electricity.
The world installed a record-breaking 511 gigawatts of solar power in 2025, marking the fastest growth in renewable energy history. Solar now accounts for nearly half of all global electricity capacity, bringing cleaner air and energy security to millions.
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.
Women now hold 40% of solar jobs, outpacing the rest of renewable energy and leaving fossil fuels far behind. One leader's journey from burnout to building diverse teams shows why inclusion makes the entire industry stronger.
The world added 692 gigawatts of renewable energy in 2025, with solar and wind leading a historic shift toward cleaner, locally sourced power. Countries are racing to build energy independence while cutting carbon emissions.
The world added a record 692 gigawatts of renewable energy in 2025, with Central Asian nations like Uzbekistan nearly doubling their clean power capacity in just one year. Solar and wind now make up 97% of all new energy projects worldwide.
Clean energy employment reached an all-time high of 16.6 million jobs in 2024, with solar power leading the charge and China employing nearly half the global workforce. The milestone shows the energy transition is creating real opportunities, even as growth slows from previous years.
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.
Solar and wind power smashed records in 2025, adding 692 gigawatts of clean energy worldwide even as geopolitical crises threatened energy supplies. Countries investing in homegrown renewables are weathering economic storms better than those dependent on fossil fuel imports.
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