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Chile's Atacama Desert Powers Homes After Dark With Solar
Planet Wins1h ago

Chile's Atacama Desert Powers Homes After Dark With Solar

Chile just inaugurated a $500 million solar facility that stores sunshine and delivers electricity all night long. The project proves renewables can replace traditional power plants around the clock.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
3 Clean Energy Firms Go Public With $30B in Value
Planet Wins1h ago

3 Clean Energy Firms Go Public With $30B in Value

Three climate tech companies just made Wall Street history, raising billions to power America's clean energy future. Their success signals that investors are finally ready to bet big on geothermal, nuclear, and solar solutions.

MIT Technology Review3 min read
Vatican's Solar Farm Powers Holy City with Clean Energy
Planet Wins2h ago

Vatican's Solar Farm Powers Holy City with Clean Energy

The Vatican's groundbreaking agrivoltaic plant just entered into force, making it one of the world's smallest nations powered by renewable energy. The solar farm will generate clean electricity while keeping the land available for farming.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Clean Energy Exec Makes Solar As Easy As Ordering Uber
Solutions2h ago

Clean Energy Exec Makes Solar As Easy As Ordering Uber

A tech veteran who built a net-zero home calls the process "brutal." Now he's making clean energy simple enough that anyone can adopt it.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Chile Powers Homes at Night Using Sunshine and Batteries
Planet Wins4h ago

Chile Powers Homes at Night Using Sunshine and Batteries

A groundbreaking solar farm in Chile's Tarapacá desert now stores enough sunshine to power homes through the night for 6.5 hours straight. The project represents one of the longest-duration battery systems in the world and shows how renewables can work around the clock.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
UK Breaks Solar Record With 269,000 New Installations
Planet Wins4h ago

UK Breaks Solar Record With 269,000 New Installations

Britain just had its biggest solar year ever, with families installing rooftop panels every two minutes throughout 2025. As fossil fuel prices spike from global instability, households are taking control of their energy bills and generating clean power at home.

Google News - Solar Power Record3 min read
Philippines Solar Boom Slashes Power Bills by 30%
Planet Wins4h ago

Philippines Solar Boom Slashes Power Bills by 30%

Filipinos are installing rooftop solar panels at record speed, cutting their electricity costs from four years to just three. A surge of affordable Chinese panels is making clean energy accessible to millions facing Southeast Asia's highest power bills.

PV Magazine3 min read
Clean Energy Trade Hits Record $479B Despite Tariffs
Planet Wins5h ago

Clean Energy Trade Hits Record $479B Despite Tariffs

Global clean energy trade reached an all-time high of $479 billion in 2025, proving the transition to renewable power is unstoppable. Even with tariffs and economic headwinds, countries are betting bigger than ever on solar, batteries, and electric vehicles.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Clean Energy Outpaces Global Demand for First Time
Planet Wins5h ago

Clean Energy Outpaces Global Demand for First Time

The world just hit a historic energy milestone: renewable electricity is now growing faster than our need for power. Every new watt comes from clean sources, marking a fundamental shift in how we power our planet.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Chile Battery Stores 6.5 Hours of Solar After Sunset
Planet Wins7h ago

Chile Battery Stores 6.5 Hours of Solar After Sunset

Chile just switched on Latin America's longest-lasting battery system, storing desert sunshine to power homes through the night. The Victor Jara plant proves renewable energy can work around the clock.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
India's Solar Power Hits Record 20,899 MU in April
Planet Wins7h ago

India's Solar Power Hits Record 20,899 MU in April

India's solar energy generation soared to a record 20,899 million units in April 2026, accounting for over 71% of the country's renewable electricity. The milestone marks a turning point in the world's most populous nation's clean energy journey.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Australia's First 8-Hour Battery Powers Up in New South Wales
Solutions7h ago

Australia's First 8-Hour Battery Powers Up in New South Wales

Australia just flipped the switch on its first eight-hour battery storage system, a game-changer that can power 105,000 homes using stored solar energy even after the sun goes down. The massive project in rural New South Wales marks a major leap forward in making renewable energy reliable around the clock.

PV Magazine3 min read
Wind and Solar Set to Overtake Natural Gas by 2027
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Wind and Solar Set to Overtake Natural Gas by 2027

Renewable energy just hit a major milestone. Wind and solar power are on track to surpass natural gas as America's largest energy source within three years, marking a historic shift toward clean energy.

Electrek2 min read
Illinois Hits $10B in Clean Energy, Powers 306K Homes
Innovation13h ago

Illinois Hits $10B in Clean Energy, Powers 306K Homes

Illinois just crossed a massive milestone in renewable energy that's bringing cheaper, cleaner power to hundreds of thousands of homes. ComEd's $10 billion investment in wind and solar is proving that going green can actually save people money.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Illinois Hits $10B in Clean Energy, Powering 306K Homes
Innovation13h ago

Illinois Hits $10B in Clean Energy, Powering 306K Homes

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.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Chile's $500M Solar Project Stores 6.5 Hours of Power
Planet Wins13h ago

Chile's $500M Solar Project Stores 6.5 Hours of Power

Chile just launched Latin America's longest-duration energy storage system in the Atacama Desert, capable of powering 200 megawatts for 6.5 hours. The $500 million project turns the driest desert on Earth into a renewable energy powerhouse.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
Tesla Plans 100 GW Solar Factory in 3-Year Manufacturing Push
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Tesla Plans 100 GW Solar Factory in 3-Year Manufacturing Push

Elon Musk just announced plans to build 100 GW of solar panel manufacturing capacity through Tesla and SpaceX, potentially doubling America's entire current solar production capability. The ambitious timeline matches the nation's urgent need for 647 GW of new solar power by 2040.

PV Magazine3 min read
Chile's 228 MW Battery Project Shows Brazil Clean Energy Path
Solutions16h ago

Chile's 228 MW Battery Project Shows Brazil Clean Energy Path

Brazilian energy leaders visited Chile's massive battery storage facility to learn how the South American nation is solving one of renewable energy's biggest challenges. The Diego de Almagro Sur II project stores enough solar power to supply over 55,000 homes.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy3 min read
Chile Solar Farm Gets Battery Boost for Clean Power 24/7
Innovation16h ago

Chile Solar Farm Gets Battery Boost for Clean Power 24/7

A 135 MW solar facility in Chile is getting a massive battery upgrade to store sunshine and deliver renewable energy around the clock. The project marks a major step in solving solar power's biggest challenge: keeping the lights on after sunset.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
Australia Backs 19 Clean Energy Projects to Power 4M Homes
Planet Wins16h ago

Australia Backs 19 Clean Energy Projects to Power 4M Homes

Australia just approved 19 renewable energy projects that will generate enough clean electricity to power more than 4 million homes by 2030. The $12 billion investment will create 19,000 construction jobs while delivering cheaper power across five states.

PV Magazine3 min read

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