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UK Solar Smashes Records Two Days Running
Planet Wins3h ago

UK Solar Smashes Records Two Days Running

Britain's solar farms just shattered generation records twice in one week, hitting 14.4GW as sunny skies powered homes across the country. The back-to-back wins show how far the UK's renewable energy has come. #

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Solar Power Hits 1 Terawatt Milestone Worldwide in 2025
Planet Wins1d ago

Solar Power Hits 1 Terawatt Milestone Worldwide in 2025

The world's large-scale solar farms reached 1 terawatt of capacity in 2025, marking a historic turning point for clean energy. Experts predict solar will become Earth's primary energy source within two decades.

PV Magazine2 min read
German Exoskeletons Protect Clean Energy Workers' Backs
Videos3d ago

German Exoskeletons Protect Clean Energy Workers' Backs

A Bavarian tech company created a powered exoskeleton that helps renewable energy workers avoid career-ending back injuries while building solar farms and wind turbines. The Exia system detects lifting movements and provides real-time support to workers doing thousands of repetitive lifts.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Japan's Moon Solar Ring Could End Fossil Fuel Use Forever
Innovation3d ago

Japan's Moon Solar Ring Could End Fossil Fuel Use Forever

A Japanese company designed a 6,800-mile belt of solar panels around the Moon's equator that could beam limitless clean energy to Earth. The Luna Ring would generate 20 times more power than Earth-based solar farms by running continuously without weather or darkness interruptions.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Texas Sheep Farmer Turns Solar Farms Into $1M Business
Solutions4d ago

Texas Sheep Farmer Turns Solar Farms Into $1M Business

A Texas rancher facing layoffs transformed 27 sheep into a 10,000-strong flock by partnering with solar farms that pay him to graze their land. His innovation is now helping struggling farmers across three states keep their ranches alive.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Southern US Solar Soars 25% in March Heat Dome
Planet Wins5d ago

Southern US Solar Soars 25% in March Heat Dome

A record-breaking heat dome brought 25% more sunshine to southern US solar farms in March, with Texas and California leading gains. While northern regions faced storms, the sunbelt's clear skies delivered a powerful month for clean energy production.

PV Magazine2 min read
NZ Farmers Get Green Light for Solar, Tourism on Crown Land
Innovation6d ago

NZ Farmers Get Green Light for Solar, Tourism on Crown Land

New Zealand is unlocking 1.2 million hectares of South Island high country for renewable energy and new businesses. Farmers on Crown land will soon run solar farms, cafes, and orchards alongside traditional sheep and cattle grazing.

Stuff NZ2 min read
France Adds Cyber Defense Rules to Solar Energy Auctions
Planet WinsApr 2

France Adds Cyber Defense Rules to Solar Energy Auctions

France just became the first country to require cybersecurity protections in solar energy projects, setting new standards that could reshape clean energy security worldwide. The move comes as solar farms face growing digital threats.

PV Magazine2 min read
Solar Farms and Potatoes Thrive Together in Italian Fields
Planet WinsMar 30

Solar Farms and Potatoes Thrive Together in Italian Fields

A four-year study in Northern Italy proves farmers can grow healthy potato crops under solar panels without major yield losses. The breakthrough could help feed the world while generating clean energy on the same land.

PV Magazine3 min read
Africa Builds Its Own Clean Energy Future
Planet WinsMar 27

Africa Builds Its Own Clean Energy Future

African nations are no longer waiting for outside solutions to the climate crisis. Homegrown institutions are funding solar farms, clean power projects, and green manufacturing that prove climate action and economic growth can happen together.

AllAfrica - Headlines3 min read
Meta and Google Invest Big in Texas Solar Energy
Planet WinsMar 27

Meta and Google Invest Big in Texas Solar Energy

Tech giants Meta and Google are pouring hundreds of millions into Texas solar farms, turning corporate climate promises into real clean energy powering the grid. Their investments are creating jobs, strengthening infrastructure, and proving that big business can drive real environmental progress.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
288 Neighbors Build Australia's Largest Community Solar Farm
InnovationMar 27

288 Neighbors Build Australia's Largest Community Solar Farm

After 12 years of persistence, nearly 300 residents in Goulburn, Australia turned frustration with climate inaction into one of the country's largest community-owned solar farms. Their $5.5 million project now powers 500 homes and will help pay electricity bills for struggling neighbors.

ABC Australia3 min read
UK Solar Hits 22 GW After Decade of Rapid Growth
Planet WinsMar 26

UK Solar Hits 22 GW After Decade of Rapid Growth

Britain's solar power just reached 22 gigawatts, growing faster than any time since government subsidies ended a decade ago. Large solar farms are leading the comeback, with rooftop installations also breaking records.

PV Magazine2 min read
UK Backs 780 Solar Projects in Clean Energy Push
Planet WinsMar 26

UK Backs 780 Solar Projects in Clean Energy Push

The UK government has thrown its weight behind 780 solar projects since July 2024, from school rooftops to massive solar farms that will power hundreds of thousands of homes. It's a dramatic shift toward clean energy that's already transforming communities across the country.

PV Magazine3 min read
AI Robots Now Inspect Solar Farms Across Australia
Planet WinsMar 25

AI Robots Now Inspect Solar Farms Across Australia

Mining robots are getting a green makeover in Australia, autonomously patrolling massive solar farms to spot problems before they become costly failures. The technology is turning grueling manual inspections into skilled tech jobs while keeping clean energy flowing.

PV Magazine2 min read
RoboForce Raises $52M for Robots Tackling Tough Jobs
VideosMar 21

RoboForce Raises $52M for Robots Tackling Tough Jobs

A California robotics company just secured $52 million to build robots designed to handle the dangerous outdoor work humans shouldn't have to do. Their dual-armed robot Titan is already headed to solar farms, mines, and shipping yards across 12 countries.

The Robot Report3 min read
Solar Robot Builds 1 Gigawatt of Power Per Year
SolutionsMar 20

Solar Robot Builds 1 Gigawatt of Power Per Year

A California company just launched a robot that builds solar farms around the clock, potentially solving one of clean energy's biggest bottlenecks. The system can install enough solar panels to power hundreds of thousands of homes annually.

Electrek3 min read
Canadian AI Cuts Solar Panel Cleaning Costs by Millions
InnovationMar 20

Canadian AI Cuts Solar Panel Cleaning Costs by Millions

A Canadian startup just solved a multimillion-dollar problem plaguing solar farms worldwide: figuring out exactly when to clean dusty panels. Their smart software turns guesswork into profit by predicting the perfect cleaning schedule.

PV Magazine3 min read
Low Solar Panels Save Farms $500K While Protecting Chickens
Planet WinsMar 20

Low Solar Panels Save Farms $500K While Protecting Chickens

A German company cracked the code on affordable solar farms that actually help agriculture. Their close-to-ground design costs 80% less than traditional systems and gives free-range chickens safe shelter from predators.

PV Magazine3 min read
Japan Backs Rooftop Solar, Ends Big-Plant Subsidies in 2027
Planet WinsMar 20

Japan Backs Rooftop Solar, Ends Big-Plant Subsidies in 2027

Japan is doubling down on homegrown clean energy by making rooftop solar more affordable for homeowners and businesses while phasing out support for massive solar farms. It's a strategic shift toward putting renewable power where people live and work.

PV Magazine2 min read

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