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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.
A high school football field in Aspen just became the proving ground for Colorado's clean energy future. Drillers successfully tapped into geothermal energy 1,000 feet underground, opening doors for schools and communities across the state.
Pennsylvania just tripled down on helping schools cut energy costs and go solar, boosting funding to $25 million and making it easier than ever for districts to make the switch. Schools can now get up to 75% of installation costs covered, up from 50%.
A new $20 million innovation hub at St. Mary Technical High School is giving Jamaican students hands-on training with real solar panels, wind turbines, and renewable energy systems. Graduates will enter the workforce already skilled in equipment most employers require years of experience to master.
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.
New Jersey lawmakers advanced a bill that would help schools and community colleges cut energy costs by covering up to half the price of solar panel installations. The program aims to free up education dollars while boosting the state's clean energy goals.
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.
A Jamaican high school just unveiled a cutting-edge renewable energy lab where students learn skills that power the future. The $20 million facility trains the next generation of electrical and clean energy technicians.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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