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A Spanish energy giant is building Oregon's first major battery storage project that will help keep renewable power flowing even when the sun isn't shining or wind isn't blowing. The facility will store enough clean energy to power thousands of homes during peak demand hours.
Oregon lawmakers just approved legislation that could lower your energy bills while speeding up clean energy projects across the state. The bill cuts through red tape to make renewable energy faster and cheaper to build.
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.
The first major wave energy testing facility in the continental United States is now operational off Oregon's coast, opening the door for clean electricity generation from ocean waves. Despite federal hurdles for other renewable energy projects, this breakthrough facility could eventually power more than half of America's electrical needs.
Oregon just gave renewable energy developers a faster path to build solar and wind farms before federal tax credits disappear. The new law lets them skip slow state approvals and work directly with local governments through 2028.
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.
America's renewable energy output reached a record 9.18 quadrillion Btu in 2025, nearly five times what it was in 1950. Wind, solar, and biofuels have surged more than 1,700% since 2000, fundamentally reshaping the nation's energy landscape.
Oregon lawmakers are speeding up renewable energy permits to help projects qualify for federal tax credits while racing to prevent potential blackouts. The new bill could cut approval times from three years to just months.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The first large-scale wave energy testing facility on the continental U.S. coast just opened off Oregon, giving developers a place to test technologies that generate clean electricity from ocean waves. The site could help unlock an energy source with potential to power more than half of America's electrical needs.
A free interactive map now reveals how Germany's 871 local energy grids are powering the country's shift to clean energy. The tool shows that smaller grid operators are quietly leading one of Europe's biggest renewable transformations.
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.
Colorado now generates 44% of its electricity from renewable sources, more than doubling its clean energy output since 2016. The mountain state ranks sixth nationally for wind power and tenth for battery storage, proving clean energy works at scale.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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