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Turkey Jumps to 5th in Wind Energy, 10th in Solar Globally
Planet WinsJun 28

Turkey Jumps to 5th in Wind Energy, 10th in Solar Globally

Turkey has cracked the world's top 10 for renewable energy installations, ranking fifth in wind power and tenth in solar energy in 2025. The nation is now racing toward doubling its solar capacity by 2030 while preparing to add massive new wind farms.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
China Pairs Solar and Wind to Power 120 Hours of Energy
Planet WinsMay 21

China Pairs Solar and Wind to Power 120 Hours of Energy

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.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Solar and Wind Hit 4 Terawatts of Global Capacity in 2025
Planet WinsApr 13

Solar and Wind Hit 4 Terawatts of Global Capacity in 2025

The world added enough solar and wind power in 2025 to replace over a seventh of global gas generation, worth $138 billion in annual imports. Wind installations jumped 47% as offshore projects broke records.

PV Magazine2 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
Wind and Solar Beat Fossil Fuels for First Time in EU
Planet WinsFeb 1

Wind and Solar Beat Fossil Fuels for First Time in EU

Despite political pushback, renewable energy shattered records in 2025 as wind and solar generated more electricity than coal and gas across Europe for the first time ever. Global solar growth helped freeze fossil fuel expansion worldwide, proving clean energy's unstoppable momentum.

Google News - Solar Power Record3 min read
NASA Probe Reaches Sun, Unlocks Solar Wind Mystery
InnovationFeb 1

NASA Probe Reaches Sun, Unlocks Solar Wind Mystery

NASA's Parker Solar Probe flew closer to the Sun than any spacecraft in history, capturing the first real-time data on how solar wind forms. The breakthrough could help us predict space weather that affects satellites, communications, and life on Earth.

Google News - Science2 min read
Amazon Powers 9 Aussie Wind and Solar Farms for Data
Planet WinsApr 15

Amazon Powers 9 Aussie Wind and Solar Farms for Data

Amazon just doubled its renewable energy footprint in Australia by funding nine new wind, solar, and battery projects. The tech giant is turning a former coalmine into a solar powerhouse while racing toward net zero by 2040.

Guardian Environment2 min read
Solar and Wind Beat Coal for First Time Globally
Planet WinsJan 30

Solar and Wind Beat Coal for First Time Globally

Solar and wind power just overtook coal worldwide, marking a historic shift in how the planet generates electricity. Even better: clean energy investment is now double that of fossil fuels.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Solar and Wind Now Cost Less Than Coal and Gas
InnovationMay 7

Solar and Wind Now Cost Less Than Coal and Gas

Clean energy just hit a major milestone. Solar and wind paired with batteries now deliver cheaper electricity than fossil fuels in many regions worldwide.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Wind and Solar Energy Forecast to Keep Growing Nationwide
Planet WinsMay 13

Wind and Solar Energy Forecast to Keep Growing Nationwide

New forecasts show wind and solar power will continue expanding across America, bringing the country closer to clean energy goals. The renewable energy momentum shows no signs of slowing down.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Britain Now Runs on Wind and Solar More Than Fossil Fuels
Planet WinsJun 3

Britain Now Runs on Wind and Solar More Than Fossil Fuels

For the first time in its industrial history, Britain now generates more electricity from wind and solar than from gas and coal combined. The shift has transformed the island nation into a daytime hub for clean energy trading across Europe.

PV Magazine3 min read
Chile Secures $227M for Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage
Planet Wins3d ago

Chile Secures $227M for Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage

A major energy company just locked in $227 million to power Chile's clean energy future with solar farms, wind turbines, and massive battery storage systems. The deal sets the stage for nearly 1,200 more megawatts of renewable projects starting construction within a year.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
Wind and Solar Beat Gas Globally for First Time
Planet WinsMay 21

Wind and Solar Beat Gas Globally for First Time

For the first time ever, wind and solar power combined generated more electricity worldwide than natural gas in April. The milestone signals a fundamental shift in global energy markets toward cleaner, more sustainable power sources.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
US Wind and Solar Hit Record 17% of Power Generation
Planet WinsMar 24

US Wind and Solar Hit Record 17% of Power Generation

Wind and solar power just crossed a historic milestone in the United States, now generating 17% of the nation's electricity. That's up from less than 1% in 2005, marking one of the fastest energy transformations in American history.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
China Adds Record Solar and Wind Power in 2025
Planet WinsJan 28

China Adds Record Solar and Wind Power in 2025

China installed enough renewable energy in 2025 to double Germany's entire power grid, marking the fastest clean energy expansion in history. The country added two wind turbines every hour and covered 20 football fields with solar panels each hour throughout the year. --- ##

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
US Wind and Solar Hit 26% of Electricity Despite Setbacks
Planet WinsJun 15

US Wind and Solar Hit 26% of Electricity Despite Setbacks

Wind and solar power now provide more than one in every four kilowatt-hours used across America, even as policy challenges try to slow their momentum. The clean energy surge shows no signs of stopping.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
EU Wind and Solar Beat Fossil Fuels for First Time
Planet WinsJan 24

EU Wind and Solar Beat Fossil Fuels for First Time

Clean energy just passed a historic turning point in Europe. In 2025, wind and solar power generated more electricity across the EU than coal, gas, and oil combined. #

Carbon Brief3 min read
Solar and Wind Beat Fossil Fuels in EU for First Time
Planet WinsJan 22

Solar and Wind Beat Fossil Fuels in EU for First Time

Renewable energy just crossed a historic threshold in Europe. Solar and wind power generated more electricity than coal and gas combined in 2024, marking a turning point in the clean energy transition.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
World's Largest Wind-Solar Plant Powers Up in China
Planet WinsApr 14

World's Largest Wind-Solar Plant Powers Up in China

A massive 6-gigawatt clean energy plant combining wind and solar farms just started operating in remote northwest China. The hybrid facility marks a major milestone in renewable energy development.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Tamil Nadu Wind and Solar Power Hit Record Highs
Planet Wins4d ago

Tamil Nadu Wind and Solar Power Hit Record Highs

Tamil Nadu just proved clean energy works at scale. The Indian state has powered through eight straight days of 100+ MU wind generation while simultaneously breaking solar output records.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read

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