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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.

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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.

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Bloomberg Pledges $285M to Power Clean Energy Transition
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Bloomberg Pledges $285M to Power Clean Energy Transition

Michael Bloomberg just committed $285 million to help clean energy industries in developing countries compete with fossil fuel giants. The funding will build the technical expertise and political influence renewable energy needs to meet soaring global electricity demand.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Global Renewable Energy Hits Record 692 GW Growth in 2025
Planet WinsApr 1

Global Renewable Energy Hits Record 692 GW Growth in 2025

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.

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Colombia Launches Renewable Energy Auction to Go Green
Planet WinsApr 16

Colombia Launches Renewable Energy Auction to Go Green

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.

Google News - Clean Energy2 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.

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Uruguay Gets 98% of Electricity from Renewable Energy
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Uruguay Gets 98% of Electricity from Renewable Energy

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.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
World Renewable Energy Jumps 15.5% to New Record High
Planet WinsApr 1

World Renewable Energy Jumps 15.5% to New Record High

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.

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Portugal Hits 80% Renewable Energy in January 2026
Planet WinsFeb 3

Portugal Hits 80% Renewable Energy in January 2026

Portugal just powered through an entire month with renewables supplying 80% of its electricity, setting new records for clean energy generation. Wind and water led the charge in what experts are calling a major milestone for the country's energy transition.

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Four Nations Hit 98%+ Renewable Energy in Major Shift
Planet WinsApr 25

Four Nations Hit 98%+ Renewable Energy in Major Shift

Norway, Paraguay, Nepal, and Ethiopia now generate nearly all their electricity from renewable sources, proving clean energy strengthens both independence and resilience. As global conflicts disrupt oil supplies, these countries show a path forward that's cleaner, cheaper, and safer.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Ireland Hits 49% Renewable Energy as Solar Triples
Planet WinsApr 17

Ireland Hits 49% Renewable Energy as Solar Triples

Ireland's renewable energy reached nearly half of all electricity demand in March 2026, with solar power tripling its contribution in just one month. The country is proving that rapid clean energy transitions are possible when the momentum builds.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Chile Hits 77% Renewable Energy in Historic Milestone
Planet WinsFeb 13

Chile Hits 77% Renewable Energy in Historic Milestone

Chile generated 77% of its electricity from renewable sources in December 2024, leading a global shift where renewables outpaced coal for the first time ever. The South American nation is proving that clean energy transitions can happen faster than expected.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
Global Renewable Energy Surges 692 GW in 2025
Planet WinsApr 1

Global Renewable Energy Surges 692 GW in 2025

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.

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Cambodia Hits 63% Renewable Energy, Cuts Import Reliance
Planet WinsApr 15

Cambodia Hits 63% Renewable Energy, Cuts Import Reliance

Cambodia now generates more than 63% of its electricity from renewable sources, slashing its vulnerability to global oil price shocks while saving money for businesses and families. The Southeast Asian nation's energy transformation offers a blueprint for small countries seeking independence from volatile fossil fuel markets.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Chile Approves $1B in Renewable Energy Projects
Planet WinsApr 1

Chile Approves $1B in Renewable Energy Projects

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.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
Renewables Beat Coal in Global Energy for First Time
Planet WinsMay 26

Renewables Beat Coal in Global Energy for First Time

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.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Renewable Energy Hits Record: 692 GW Added in 2025
Planet WinsApr 13

Renewable Energy Hits Record: 692 GW Added in 2025

The world just added enough clean energy to power entire continents, with renewable power growing faster than ever before. Even better, over 85% of new renewable projects now cost less than fossil fuels.

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Four Nations Cut Fossil Fuel Reliance with Renewable Energy
Planet WinsApr 26

Four Nations Cut Fossil Fuel Reliance with Renewable Energy

As oil prices spike from global conflicts, Germany, India, Bolivia, and Nigeria are investing billions in renewable energy to escape fossil fuel volatility. These nations are proving that wind, solar, and hydropower offer stable prices, energy independence, and climate progress all at once. #

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Australia Hits 51% Renewable Energy as Battery Boom Grows
Planet WinsJan 30

Australia Hits 51% Renewable Energy as Battery Boom Grows

For the first time ever, renewable energy powered more than half of Australia's electricity grid while battery storage projects now dominate the nation's clean energy pipeline. Electricity prices dropped by nearly half as the transition accelerated.

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Case Western Invents Safer Battery for Renewable Energy
InnovationFeb 18

Case Western Invents Safer Battery for Renewable Energy

Scientists at Case Western Reserve University just solved one of renewable energy's biggest problems: how to safely store massive amounts of wind and solar power. Their new battery electrolytes could make grid-scale energy storage both safer and more practical.

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