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Chinese Firms Shatter Solar Cell Efficiency Records
Planet WinsMay 13

Chinese Firms Shatter Solar Cell Efficiency Records

Two Chinese companies just broke world records for converting sunlight into electricity, pushing solar technology into a new era of power generation. The breakthrough means cheaper, more effective clean energy for millions.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Ghana's Kumasi to Generate Over 1,000MW in Energy Push
InnovationMay 9

Ghana's Kumasi to Generate Over 1,000MW in Energy Push

Ghana is transforming Kumasi into a major industrial energy hub with four power plants expected to generate more than 1,000 megawatts of electricity. The expansion will strengthen the country's power grid and support growing businesses across the region.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
UK Breaks Solar Record Twice in 24 Hours
Planet WinsMay 9

UK Breaks Solar Record Twice in 24 Hours

Britain shattered its solar power generation record two days in a row as the country approved its largest solar farm yet. The 800-megawatt Springwell Solar Farm will power 180,000 homes when it opens in 2029. #

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
French Solar Firm Cuts Farm Build Time by Half
Planet WinsMay 4

French Solar Firm Cuts Farm Build Time by Half

A French company has cracked the code on building solar farms faster and cheaper by thinking smaller. Their mini solar installations take just 18-24 months from land purchase to power generation, slashing typical development timelines.

PV Magazine2 min read
Nigeria's Largest Power Plant Back Online After Tragedy
Planet WinsMay 3

Nigeria's Largest Power Plant Back Online After Tragedy

Nigeria's biggest electricity generator has reconnected to the grid after emergency maintenance, boosting the country's power output by nearly 24% in just days. The restoration of Egbin Power Plant brings hope to millions of Nigerians struggling with blackouts.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Lagos Signs Deal to Boost Power by 400MW in 3 Years
SolutionsApr 27

Lagos Signs Deal to Boost Power by 400MW in 3 Years

Nigeria's largest city just signed agreements that could transform its electricity supply, aiming to multiply power generation nearly sevenfold. The deals tie payments to actual delivery, ensuring taxpayers only pay for power that reaches homes and hospitals.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
India's Solar Boom Cuts Fossil Fuel Use by 3.3% in 2025
Planet WinsApr 24

India's Solar Boom Cuts Fossil Fuel Use by 3.3% in 2025

India just achieved something remarkable: the nation's renewable energy grew so fast in 2025 that it actually reduced fossil fuel power generation for the first time. Solar power alone doubled in just three years, making India the world's third-largest solar generator.

Google News - Solar Power Record3 min read
Solar Energy Met All New Global Power Demand in 2025
Planet WinsApr 21

Solar Energy Met All New Global Power Demand in 2025

For the first time, renewable energy sources satisfied every bit of new electricity demand worldwide in 2025, completely halting the growth of fossil fuel power generation. While Canada lags behind other wealthy nations in solar and wind adoption, provinces are now racing to catch up with massive new clean energy projects.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
India Adds Record 38 GW Solar, Cuts Global Fossil Fuel Use
Planet WinsApr 21

India Adds Record 38 GW Solar, Cuts Global Fossil Fuel Use

India's clean energy boom in 2025 helped trigger a rare global decline in fossil fuel electricity production for the first time since the pandemic. The country installed more solar panels than the United States and slashed its coal power generation by 52 billion units.

Google News - Solar Power Record3 min read
Solar Power Met 75% of Global Electricity Growth in 2025
Planet WinsApr 21

Solar Power Met 75% of Global Electricity Growth in 2025

For the first time since the pandemic, fossil fuel power generation actually dropped in 2025 thanks to a record-breaking surge in solar energy. Clean energy is finally displacing coal and gas instead of just adding to the grid.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Solar Power Boom Continues Despite Political Headwinds
Planet WinsApr 20

Solar Power Boom Continues Despite Political Headwinds

Despite partisan debates, America's solar industry is thriving beyond expectations, accounting for nearly 80% of new power generation in 2025. Data centers desperate for fast, affordable energy are driving unprecedented demand that's uniting unlikely allies.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Solar Power Booms Despite Political Headwinds in 2025
InnovationApr 20

Solar Power Booms Despite Political Headwinds in 2025

Solar energy is thriving across America, accounting for nearly 80% of new power generation this year. Even conservative leaders are now championing solar as costs drop and data centers scramble for fast, affordable energy.

Grist3 min read
Solar & Wind Offset Gas Crisis After Hormuz Closure
Planet WinsApr 15

Solar & Wind Offset Gas Crisis After Hormuz Closure

Despite widespread fears of a coal comeback, global fossil fuel power generation fell in March as renewable energy filled the gap left by the Hormuz Strait closure. Clean energy added in 2024 alone now generates twice the electricity of all the LNG that used to pass through Hormuz.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Florida Now Third in US for Solar Power Generation
Planet WinsApr 14

Florida Now Third in US for Solar Power Generation

Florida surged to third place nationally in solar energy production, with enough capacity to power 2.4 million homes. The Sunshine State's clean energy boom is helping families slash electric bills while building a cleaner future.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Britain Breaks Solar Record Twice, Hits 14.4GW
Planet WinsApr 10

Britain Breaks Solar Record Twice, Hits 14.4GW

Great Britain just shattered its solar power generation record two days in a row, reaching an incredible 14.4 gigawatts. The country's clean energy capacity is growing faster than anyone expected.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Nigerian Conglomerate Doubles Dividend After Record Profit
SolutionsApr 10

Nigerian Conglomerate Doubles Dividend After Record Profit

Transcorp Corporation is doubling shareholder dividends after posting a 44% profit jump and record-breaking performance in 2025. The Nigerian conglomerate's success signals growing strength in Africa's power and hospitality sectors.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
UK Breaks Solar Records Two Days Running, Powers 11M Homes
Planet WinsApr 9

UK Breaks Solar Records Two Days Running, Powers 11M Homes

Great Britain just smashed its solar power generation record twice in two days, producing enough clean energy to power 11 million homes. The milestone shows how renewable energy is making the country more independent and protecting households from volatile energy prices.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
UK Sets Renewables Record While Nations Rethink Fossil Fuels
Planet WinsApr 2

UK Sets Renewables Record While Nations Rethink Fossil Fuels

Countries are accelerating their shift away from fossil fuels as renewable energy reaches new milestones. The UK just hit a record for clean power generation, while nations from New Zealand to Vietnam are canceling gas projects in favor of green alternatives.

Carbon Brief2 min read
Tamil Nadu Hits Record Solar Power Generation and Use
Planet WinsApr 2

Tamil Nadu Hits Record Solar Power Generation and Use

India's Tamil Nadu state just shattered its own solar power records, generating and consuming more clean energy than ever before. Clear skies and brilliant sunshine helped the region hit these milestones while powering through peak summer heat.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
UK Renewables Hit Record 52.5% of Power Generation in 2025
Planet WinsApr 2

UK Renewables Hit Record 52.5% of Power Generation in 2025

For the first time ever, more than half of the United Kingdom's electricity came from renewable sources in 2025. Wind and solar power led the charge in this historic milestone for clean energy.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read

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