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Nigeria Plans First Green Finance Bank With $100M Capital
SolutionsMar 5

Nigeria Plans First Green Finance Bank With $100M Capital

Nigeria is creating Africa's first dedicated climate finance bank to unlock $104 billion in green investment opportunities by 2030. The private sector initiative targets $100 million in founding capital to finance renewable energy and climate-smart projects starting in 2027.

AllAfrica - Environment3 min read
Caribbean Bank Surpasses $235M Climate Finance Goal
Planet WinsJan 20

Caribbean Bank Surpasses $235M Climate Finance Goal

A major Caribbean and African financial institution has blown past its climate finance target, deploying $235 million to fund renewable energy and sustainable transport projects across four countries. The achievement shows growing demand for green financing in regions particularly vulnerable to climate change.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Thailand and Hong Kong Team Up on Green Tech and Finance
Planet WinsMar 24

Thailand and Hong Kong Team Up on Green Tech and Finance

Thailand and Hong Kong are joining forces to accelerate sustainable development through green technology and finance partnerships. The collaboration combines Thailand's renewable energy innovation with Hong Kong's global financial expertise.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)3 min read
Clean Energy Financing Jumps 23% Despite Policy Shifts
InnovationMay 18

Clean Energy Financing Jumps 23% Despite Policy Shifts

A finance company just secured $500 million to fund clean energy projects as the market grows to $36.6 billion, proving renewable power is thriving even through federal tax credit changes.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
UK's Segen Launches Home Electrification Finance Tools
Planet WinsJul 22

UK's Segen Launches Home Electrification Finance Tools

Britain's largest renewable energy distributor is making it easier and cheaper for homeowners to go fully electric. New managing director David Hope is rolling out financing options and training programs that could accelerate the country's clean energy transition.

PV Magazine3 min read
$500M Clean Energy Deal Powers Global Renewable Projects
Planet WinsApr 10

$500M Clean Energy Deal Powers Global Renewable Projects

A major green tech company just secured half a billion dollars to speed up renewable energy projects across three continents. The financing will help more customers access clean power faster by removing cost barriers.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Sweden Secures Finance for 189MW Wind Farm with Battery
Planet WinsFeb 18

Sweden Secures Finance for 189MW Wind Farm with Battery

A major wind farm in Sweden just locked in the financing it needs to deliver clean power to thousands of homes by 2028. The project includes a cutting-edge battery system to make renewable energy more reliable.

Google News - Sweden Renewable2 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
Saudi Arabia's $8.9B Green Finance Boom Powers Clean Future
Planet WinsAug 8

Saudi Arabia's $8.9B Green Finance Boom Powers Clean Future

Saudi Arabia's green finance sector has exploded to $8.9 billion, funding solar farms, clean transportation, and sustainable infrastructure that's already cutting 217,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The Kingdom is proving that economic growth and environmental progress can happen together.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)3 min read
Brazil's Rooftop Solar Financing Stays Strong at $2.7B
Planet WinsJun 17

Brazil's Rooftop Solar Financing Stays Strong at $2.7B

While big solar farms struggle with high interest rates, Brazil's rooftop solar sector is holding steady with $2.7 billion in financing. Homeowners and businesses are proving that local, small-scale renewable energy can weather economic storms better than massive utility projects.

PV Magazine2 min read
Nigerian Solar Hubs Bring Clean Energy Financing Home
Planet WinsJul 15

Nigerian Solar Hubs Bring Clean Energy Financing Home

Sterling Bank and StarTimes Nigeria are launching solar financing hubs inside retail stores, making clean energy affordable for thousands of families. Customers can now buy solar systems and arrange payment plans in one visit.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Mobius Renewables Captures Methane Across 4 Countries
SolutionsMay 5

Mobius Renewables Captures Methane Across 4 Countries

A new renewable energy company just completed a major acquisition that will turn waste into clean fuel across the United States and Europe. The move positions Mobius Renewables to become one of the world's largest producers of renewable natural gas.

Google News - Sweden Renewable3 min read
Ethiopia Powers East Africa With Renewable Energy Trade
Planet WinsFeb 5

Ethiopia Powers East Africa With Renewable Energy Trade

Ethiopia is transforming the Horn of Africa by exporting clean electricity to five countries, turning renewable power into both economic fuel and diplomatic bridge. The country already generates 95% of its electricity from renewables and aims for universal energy access by 2030.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)3 min read
Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Across Global Operations
InnovationFeb 25

Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Across Global Operations

Microsoft just matched 100% of its electricity use with renewable energy, one year ahead of schedule. The tech giant now contracts 40 gigawatts of clean power across 26 countries, making it one of the largest corporate renewable achievements ever.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Renewables Hit Record 5,149 GW as Solar Leads 2025 Surge
Planet WinsApr 8

Renewables Hit Record 5,149 GW as Solar Leads 2025 Surge

Global renewable energy smashed records in 2025, adding 692 gigawatts to reach 5,149 GW total capacity, with solar and wind accounting for nearly all new clean power. Africa achieved its highest growth ever at 15.9%, though experts say the continent needs faster progress to unlock its vast renewable potential.

Google: renewable energy record2 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
Sweden Leads EU With 30% Renewable Transport Energy
Planet WinsFeb 2

Sweden Leads EU With 30% Renewable Transport Energy

Sweden now powers nearly a third of its transportation with renewable energy, leading Europe's shift away from fossil fuels. The EU overall has more than doubled its renewable transport energy since 2008.

Regional: sweden renewable energy (SE)2 min read
Asia Powers 46% of World's Renewable Energy in 2024
Planet WinsJul 16

Asia Powers 46% of World's Renewable Energy in 2024

Asia generated a record 4,589 terawatt-hours of renewable electricity in 2024, leading the world in clean energy production. The region's 14% growth shows renewable power is becoming the new normal for electricity generation.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
India Ranks Third Globally in Renewable Energy Capacity
Planet WinsApr 9

India Ranks Third Globally in Renewable Energy Capacity

India has climbed to third place worldwide in renewable energy, surpassing Brazil with over 250 GW of clean power installed. The country now generates more than half its peak electricity from renewables during high-demand months.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Turkey Ranks 9th in Renewables as Solar Jumps 44%
Planet WinsJun 30

Turkey Ranks 9th in Renewables as Solar Jumps 44%

Turkey surged to ninth place globally in renewable energy supply after solar power generation exploded by 44% in a single year. The milestone came as renewables overtook coal worldwide for the first time, powering a historic shift in how the planet generates electricity.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read

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