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Renewable Energy Jobs Hit Record 16.6 Million Worldwide
Planet WinsJan 20

Renewable Energy Jobs Hit Record 16.6 Million 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.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Philippines Invests $6B in Clean Energy, Creates 38K Jobs
Planet WinsJun 12

Philippines Invests $6B in Clean Energy, Creates 38K Jobs

The Philippines approved $6 billion in renewable energy projects in just five months, creating nearly 39,000 jobs and moving the nation closer to energy independence. The investments mark the country's fastest clean energy growth yet.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
EU Clean Energy Jobs Hit 1.8M as Wind and Solar Surge
Planet WinsJan 29

EU Clean Energy Jobs Hit 1.8M as Wind and Solar Surge

Europe's renewable energy sector now employs 1.8 million people as wind and solar power officially surpass fossil fuels for electricity generation. The shift represents a major milestone in the clean energy transition, with job growth far outpacing traditional industries.

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Maine's Clean Energy Jobs Grow 3X Faster Than Overall Jobs
Planet WinsMar 19

Maine's Clean Energy Jobs Grow 3X Faster Than Overall Jobs

Maine added $3 billion to its economy through clean energy in 2024, with job growth three times faster than the state's overall workforce. The state is now leading all of New England in clean energy sector expansion.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Tennessee Clean Energy Hub Creates 1,000+ Jobs With $78M Plan
InnovationMar 12

Tennessee Clean Energy Hub Creates 1,000+ Jobs With $78M Plan

A Tennessee clean energy manufacturer just announced a massive expansion that will create more than 1,000 new jobs and establish the region as a renewable energy powerhouse. The $78 million investment shows how the clean energy transition is delivering real economic opportunity to American communities.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Maine Adds 15,600 Clean Energy Jobs Despite Federal Cuts
SolutionsFeb 14

Maine Adds 15,600 Clean Energy Jobs Despite Federal Cuts

Maine is pushing forward with ambitious renewable energy goals, creating over 15,600 green jobs and adding record clean energy to the grid even as federal support disappears. Governor Janet Mills says the state won't let Washington slow down its fight against high energy bills.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
India's ReNew Energy Breaks Record With 2.4 GW Capacity
Planet WinsApr 15

India's ReNew Energy Breaks Record With 2.4 GW Capacity

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.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
India's ReNew Energy Adds Record 2.4 GW Clean Capacity
Planet WinsApr 15

India's ReNew Energy Adds Record 2.4 GW Clean Capacity

India's ReNew Energy just completed its biggest year ever, bringing 2.4 gigawatts of renewable power online. The expansion brings clean energy to millions while creating thousands of jobs across 10 states.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Connecticut Clean Energy Jobs Grow 4x Faster Than Average
Planet WinsApr 16

Connecticut Clean Energy Jobs Grow 4x Faster Than Average

While Connecticut's overall job market crawled forward at 0.7%, the clean energy sector sprinted ahead with 2.8% growth in 2024. The state now has over 47,000 clean energy jobs, the highest total in its history.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
India's ReNew Energy Powers 24M Homes with Clean Energy
Planet WinsApr 16

India's ReNew Energy Powers 24M Homes with Clean Energy

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.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Michigan Green Energy Plan Creates 85,000 Jobs by 2050
Planet WinsJun 10

Michigan Green Energy Plan Creates 85,000 Jobs by 2050

A new study shows Michigan's clean energy transition will create 85,000 well-paying jobs annually while only 350 fossil fuel workers need retraining each year. The math proves green energy is a massive job creator, not a job killer.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Tennessee Energy Company Creates 1,000 Jobs in Major Expansion
SolutionsMar 12

Tennessee Energy Company Creates 1,000 Jobs in Major Expansion

Create Energy is investing $78 million to expand across two Tennessee counties, creating over 1,000 new jobs in just three years since its founding. The renewable energy company's explosive growth turns a 338,000-square-foot facility into a manufacturing powerhouse.

Google News - Economic Growth2 min read
Philly's Clean Energy Push Creates 11,000 Jobs, $1.3B
SolutionsMay 13

Philly's Clean Energy Push Creates 11,000 Jobs, $1.3B

Philadelphia's renewable energy campaign has generated $1.3 billion in investment and created more than 11,000 jobs since launch. The city now powers iconic buildings like City Hall and the airport with solar energy from local farms. #

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
UK Clean Energy to Create 400,000 Jobs by 2030
SolutionsMar 20

UK Clean Energy to Create 400,000 Jobs by 2030

Britain's clean energy sector is set to create 400,000 new jobs by the end of the decade while already contributing £83 billion annually to the economy. From offshore wind farms in Wales to battery storage in Essex, the renewable revolution is bringing prosperity to regions across the UK.

Google News - Jobs Created3 min read
New Mexico Gets $20M Investment in Clean Energy Jobs
Solutions6d ago

New Mexico Gets $20M Investment in Clean Energy Jobs

A major investment aims to keep renewable energy jobs in New Mexico by training local workers for the clean energy boom. High schoolers are already learning skills that will power the state's carbon-free future.

Google: economic growth report2 min read
Wisconsin Unions Lead Nation in Clean Energy Jobs Boom
Planet WinsJun 12

Wisconsin Unions Lead Nation in Clean Energy Jobs Boom

Wisconsin became the first state where major utilities committed to union labor for renewable energy projects, creating thousands of good-paying jobs. Now, 50,000 workers are partnering with developers to build the state's clean energy future from the ground up.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Maine Adds 16,200 Clean Energy Jobs, Leads New England
SolutionsMar 22

Maine Adds 16,200 Clean Energy Jobs, Leads New England

Maine's clean energy sector is creating thousands of good-paying jobs while making the state more energy independent. The industry grew faster than any other New England state between 2020 and 2024.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Africa's Renewable Energy Investment Outpaces Fossil Fuels 8:1
Planet WinsJun 10

Africa's Renewable Energy Investment Outpaces Fossil Fuels 8:1

Renewable energy investment in Africa has surged past fossil fuel funding by a ratio of 8:1, marking a turning point for a continent where 600 million people still lack reliable electricity. Clean energy projects are now powering economic growth while creating jobs and expanding access to affordable power.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
US Sets Energy Record With Renewables, Gas, and Oil in 2025
Planet WinsMay 11

US Sets Energy Record With Renewables, Gas, and Oil in 2025

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.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
North Carolina Clean Energy Jobs Surge 13.8% Since Pandemic
SolutionsMar 6

North Carolina Clean Energy Jobs Surge 13.8% Since Pandemic

North Carolina's clean energy sector has added thousands of jobs since the pandemic, with manufacturing now overtaking traditional renewable energy roles. The state's ability to power large factories is attracting major investment and creating opportunity.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read

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