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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.
Asia generated a record 4,589 terawatt-hours of renewable electricity in 2024, leading the world in clean energy production. The region's 14% growth shows renewable power is becoming the new normal for electricity generation.
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.
Clean energy just hit a major milestone, generating nearly a third of the world's electricity for the first time. Solar and wind power led the charge, growing seven times faster than fossil fuels.
Clean energy just had its best year ever, growing nearly seven times faster than fossil fuels. Solar and wind power now generate almost a third of the world's electricity.
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 just made its fastest shift to renewable energy in history, with clean electricity production jumping nearly 10% in a single year. Fossil fuel use is now being left in the dust as solar and wind power surge across every continent.
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 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 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 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.
The world just recorded its fastest renewable energy growth ever, with clean power jumping nearly 10% in a single year. It's proof the clean energy revolution isn't coming—it's already here.
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.
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