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South Africa Invests $800M in Solar Power, 716MW Added
Planet WinsApr 1

South Africa Invests $800M in Solar Power, 716MW Added

South African renewable energy company Mulilo just announced an $800 million investment that will add 716 megawatts of clean power to the national grid while creating thousands of jobs. The project combines three massive solar plants with cutting-edge battery storage to help end the country's chronic energy shortages.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
Norway Invests $425M in US Solar and Wind Power
Planet WinsMar 4

Norway Invests $425M in US Solar and Wind Power

The world's largest sovereign wealth fund just made its first major bet on American clean energy. Norway's investment signals growing global confidence in the renewable power revolution.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Nigeria Invests $220M in Solar Power for Public Buildings
InnovationMar 9

Nigeria Invests $220M in Solar Power for Public Buildings

Nigeria is rolling out a massive solar energy program to bring reliable electricity to government hospitals, courts, schools, and security agencies nationwide. The $220 million initiative marks a major step toward energy independence through renewable power.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
UK Approves Record 4.9GW of Solar Power in Clean Energy Push
Planet WinsFeb 11

UK Approves Record 4.9GW of Solar Power in Clean Energy Push

Britain just greenlit a record-breaking 4.9 gigawatts of solar power, including the largest solar farm ever to win a government contract. The clean energy will power 16 million homes at half the cost of gas power.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Apple Invests $12M to Power 150,000 Indian Homes With Solar
Planet WinsMay 7

Apple Invests $12M to Power 150,000 Indian Homes With Solar

Apple just committed $12 million to bring clean energy to India, funding solar projects that will power 150,000 homes annually. The tech giant is proving that corporate climate action can deliver real results for communities while cleaning up global supply chains.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Poland Gets Largest Solar Farm, Powering 200K Homes Yearly
Planet WinsFeb 28

Poland Gets Largest Solar Farm, Powering 200K Homes Yearly

Poland is building Europe's largest solar power cluster thanks to an €85 million investment that will cut nearly half a million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. Two massive solar parks will generate enough clean electricity to power hundreds of thousands of homes.

Regional: poland development (PL)2 min read
EU Invests €5B to Bring Solar Power from North Africa
Planet Wins2d ago

EU Invests €5B to Bring Solar Power from North Africa

The European Union just pledged €5 billion to build massive solar and wind farms in North Africa that will send clean electricity directly to Europe. The ambitious plan could create over 100,000 jobs and help power Europe's future without fossil fuels.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Ireland's Solar Power Hits Record, Powers 2M Homes
Planet WinsApr 27

Ireland's Solar Power Hits Record, Powers 2M Homes

Ireland just smashed its solar power record, with sunny skies helping renewables generate enough electricity to power over two million homes at once. The milestone shows how quickly clean energy is scaling up across the country.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
US Solar and Wind Hit Record 19% of Power in 2025
Planet WinsMar 26

US Solar and Wind Hit Record 19% of Power in 2025

America just set a clean energy record that's making electricity cheaper in some states. Solar and wind power supplied nearly one-fifth of the nation's electricity in 2025, with solar leading an expansion that's reshaping how we power our homes.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
$650M Powers Solar Energy for 35,000 Homes Across 4 States
Planet WinsApr 1

$650M Powers Solar Energy for 35,000 Homes Across 4 States

A clean energy company just secured $650 million to build 25 community solar projects that will bring immediate bill savings to tens of thousands of households. The investment marks the largest funding package in the company's history and will power affordable renewable energy across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Illinois.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Turkey Targets 80GW Solar, 40GW Wind Power by 2035
Planet WinsApr 28

Turkey Targets 80GW Solar, 40GW Wind Power by 2035

Turkey just unveiled an ambitious clean energy roadmap that could reshape its entire power grid within a decade. The country has already installed 23 gigawatts of solar and 13 gigawatts of wind capacity while attracting $300 billion in foreign investment over two decades.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Cuba Hits 900MW Solar Record, Jumps to 20% Solar Power
Planet WinsMar 20

Cuba Hits 900MW Solar Record, Jumps to 20% Solar Power

Cuba just generated 900MW of solar power in a single day, smashing its own record set just 24 hours earlier. The sunny island nation has skyrocketed from 6% to 20% solar energy in just one year.

Google News - World Record2 min read
India's Waaree Invests $460M in Solar Glass Factory
Planet WinsMar 25

India's Waaree Invests $460M in Solar Glass Factory

One of India's leading solar energy companies just announced a massive investment that could make clean energy more affordable for millions. Waaree Energies is building a solar glass factory that will produce enough material to power the country's renewable revolution.

PV Magazine2 min read
Mexico Hits 5 Gigawatts of Rooftop Solar Power
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Mexico Hits 5 Gigawatts of Rooftop Solar Power

Mexico just crossed 5 gigawatts of small-scale solar power from over 600,000 installations nationwide. More than $13 billion in investment is powering a clean energy revolution, one rooftop at a time.

CleanTechnica2 min read
India's LNK Energy Invests $1.2B in Clean Power
InnovationJan 19

India's LNK Energy Invests $1.2B in Clean Power

A new clean energy company just announced a $1.2 billion investment to build solar panels, green hydrogen, and renewable power across India. The five-year plan includes the country's largest integrated solar manufacturing facility in Maharashtra.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
Solar Panels Generate Power Through 8 Inches of Snow
Planet WinsJan 26

Solar Panels Generate Power Through 8 Inches of Snow

A solar expert proved that panels buried under nearly a foot of snow still generate significant power on cloudy days. His real-world test shatters common myths about solar reliability in winter climates.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Solar Powers Through Bangladesh's Energy Crisis
InnovationMay 21

Solar Powers Through Bangladesh's Energy Crisis

While fuel shortages have shut down 52 power plants across Bangladesh, solar facilities keep generating electricity and stabilizing the grid. In the country's poorest northern region, solar now provides 84% of daytime power. #

Mongabay2 min read
Türkiye Solar Power Surges 641x Since 2014
Planet WinsMar 23

Türkiye Solar Power Surges 641x Since 2014

Türkiye just hit a massive milestone: over 25 gigawatts of solar capacity, enough to power millions of homes with clean energy. The country's solar power has grown an astounding 641 times in just 12 years.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 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
Australia's Largest Dairy Cuts Power Costs With Solar
InnovationMar 5

Australia's Largest Dairy Cuts Power Costs With Solar

Western Australia's biggest dairy is investing $650,000 in solar power to escape unreliable electricity and skyrocketing costs. The move could show other struggling farms a path forward.

ABC Australia2 min read

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