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When California's Central Valley farmers ran out of water, they found a brilliant solution: transform 136,000 acres of unused farmland into the nation's largest solar installation. The project keeps farms alive while powering one-sixth of California's energy needs.
America is installing more solar panels and batteries this year than ever before, with 86 gigawatts of new clean energy coming online. That's enough to power 64 million homes and nearly double what we added last year.
Korea's national railway just signed a deal to transform train stations, tracks, and unused land into solar power hubs. It's part of a worldwide movement putting clean energy on the rails.
Ireland just installed more than 1,000 megawatts of solar panels in 2025, more than doubling its previous annual record. The surge brought 100,000 homes into the solar revolution while slashing energy bills across the country.
India just more than doubled its rooftop solar installations in a single year, with homes leading an energy revolution that's putting power back in people's hands. Thanks to a government program offering free electricity, three out of four new solar panels went up on residential rooftops across the country.
A federal lab just confirmed that existing inverter technology can replace expensive utility equipment, potentially saving solar projects up to $2.5 million per installation. The finding could revive hundreds of cancelled community solar projects across 14 states.
A former landfill in Rhode Island is now powering 600 homes with clean energy, proving that yesterday's waste sites can become tomorrow's green energy hubs. The 5.7 megawatt solar array avoids nearly 4,000 tons of carbon emissions annually while pumping $4.4 million into the local economy.
After years of lagging behind, Africa just hit a solar power milestone that's lighting up the continent and offering hope to millions without reliable electricity. Record solar installations in 2025 are transforming how Africa powers its future.
A Washington food bank just landed a solar grant that will slash its electricity costs by 80%, freeing up thousands of dollars to feed hungry neighbors. The timing couldn't be better as they prepare to move into a larger facility.
Scientists in Sweden created a smart system that grows food and generates clean energy on the same land without compromising either. The breakthrough could transform how we use farmland to feed people and power communities.
Morocco installed over 1,200 MW of solar capacity last year, including a massive surge in rooftop and agricultural systems. The North African nation is racing toward its goal of getting half its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
New University of Michigan research shows small solar panels are spreading across Malawi, but most households need systems 8 times more powerful to unlock life-changing benefits. The study also uncovered unexpected wins, like families saving hours of travel time to charge their phones.
A lighting company installed 70 solar streetlights across 3.1 miles of Texas roads in just over 10 hours, earning a Guinness World Record. The breakthrough proves cities can ditch expensive grid connections and light up streets in a single day.
Solar energy just made history in America, growing 35% in 2025 to become a bigger electricity source than hydropower for the first time ever. The breakthrough shows clean energy is rapidly becoming the backbone of how we power our lives.
New research using artificial intelligence reveals that solar energy can power the world while using far less land than expected. Strategic placement in sunny regions and compact designs could dramatically reduce solar's footprint as it becomes our largest renewable energy source.
America is installing enough new solar panels and batteries in 2026 to power millions of homes, marking the biggest single-year energy expansion in over two decades. Clean energy now accounts for 93% of all new power projects breaking ground this year.
Switzerland just made it easier and faster to build large solar farms across the country. The new law cuts through red tape to speed up clean energy development when it takes effect in just weeks.
Venture capital is flooding into African solar microgrids after years of betting big on fintech. Over 600 million Africans still lack reliable electricity, and investors are discovering that clean energy offers something fintech couldn't: predictable profits. #
Bolivia just made it easier for businesses and individuals to sell clean energy back to the grid. The new system could transform how the country powers itself while cutting red tape for solar investors.
Chinese manufacturer JinkoSolar just achieved a world record 26.66% efficiency for industrial-scale solar cells, bringing cheaper clean energy closer to reality. The breakthrough could help solar power become even more affordable for homes and businesses worldwide.
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