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South Africa is meeting its promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and a new €200-million loan from Germany will help the country speed up its shift from coal to solar and wind power. This funding is part of a global partnership helping South Africa prove that climate progress is possible.
A Colorado energy provider just powered an entire month on nothing but renewable energy for the first time ever. Holy Cross Energy's milestone puts them on track to reach 100% clean power year-round by 2030.
ComEd just crossed $10 billion in clean energy contracts, marking a major win for Illinois renewable power. The utility's massive commitment is helping solar and wind projects take root across the state.
Spain's Zelestra just closed a massive $1.1 billion sale that's supercharging renewable energy across three Latin American countries. The deal brings 3,500 megawatts of solar and wind power closer to millions of homes in Chile, Peru, and Colombia.
Illinois just crossed a massive clean energy milestone that's making renewable power more affordable and accessible across the state. ComEd's $10 billion investment in solar and wind is now powering enough homes to fill a mid-sized city.
An Indian renewable energy company is creating a billion-dollar investment fund that could power the country's ambitious clean energy goals. The move shows how innovative financing is unlocking massive growth in solar and wind power.
Solar and wind power are now overtaking coal and hydropower as Africa's energy source of choice, with renewable capacity tripling in just one year. The shift promises faster, cheaper electricity for a continent racing to power its growth.
America's renewable energy capacity is set to overtake natural gas within a year, marking a historic turning point in the clean energy transition. Solar and wind installations are growing twice as fast as last year, despite political headwinds.
America's renewable energy revolution is accelerating faster than ever, with solar and wind power now generating enough electricity to power 79 million households. Even traditionally fossil fuel-dependent states like Mississippi are seeing massive jumps in clean energy production.
Australia just launched a massive renewable energy opportunity that could power millions of homes with clean electricity. The government's newest tender invites developers to bid on 5,000 megawatts of solar and wind projects across the country.
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.
New research debunks the biggest myths about renewable energy, revealing that 91% of new solar and wind projects cost less than fossil fuels. The shift saved the world $467 billion in 2024 alone.
Clean energy is putting real money back in European pockets, slashing electricity costs by a quarter while fossil fuel prices surge. From Lithuania's renewable revolution to household savings topping €2,200 yearly, green power is proving cheaper and more reliable than oil and gas.
Scientists created a water-based battery that charges 120,000 times without wearing out, making clean energy storage safer and cheaper than ever. This breakthrough could help solar and wind farms store power affordably for days or weeks.
Chinese researchers mapped 320,000 solar facilities and 91,000 wind turbines to unlock a breakthrough in renewable energy reliability. When coordinated across provinces, solar and wind power can balance each other's natural ups and downs, cutting waste and powering the nation longer.
Two major investors just committed $300 million to help India build the solar and wind projects it desperately needs. The new platform could generate enough clean electricity to power millions of homes annually.
Two major investors just committed $300 million to accelerate solar and wind projects across India, targeting a massive funding gap that's been slowing the country's renewable energy goals. The new platform could power millions of homes while cutting carbon emissions equal to taking nearly a million cars off the road.
South Korea is replacing its 13-year-old renewable energy system with government-led auctions designed to build more solar and wind farms faster. The change aims to move the country closer to its goal of 100 GW of clean energy by 2030.
America is quadrupling its battery storage capacity by 2030, turning solar and wind power into reliable energy for millions while building a homegrown manufacturing boom. The $100 billion investment is creating thousands of jobs and making clean energy work around the clock.
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