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3,000 MW Clean Energy Line Powers 3 Million Across Southwest
Planet WinsJun 19

3,000 MW Clean Energy Line Powers 3 Million Across Southwest

A massive new transmission line is delivering enough clean wind energy from New Mexico to Arizona to power 3 million people across the Southwest. The project will avoid 9 million metric tons of CO₂ in its first year alone.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Solar Heat Battery Powers Data Centers 24/7 in Southwest
SolutionsJan 26

Solar Heat Battery Powers Data Centers 24/7 in Southwest

A startup backed by Sam Altman just launched a solution to power AI data centers with clean energy around the clock, using innovative solar technology that stores energy as heat. The approach could fuel America's AI boom without straining local power grids.

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
Wind Power Hits Record 165 GW in 2025, Powering 138 Nations
Planet WinsApr 24

Wind Power Hits Record 165 GW in 2025, Powering 138 Nations

The world installed a record 165 gigawatts of wind power in 2025, with China alone adding 120 GW as countries turn to homemade energy for security. Wind now powers 138 nations and is proving to be more than clean energy—it's economic independence.

Google News - Wind Energy3 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
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
China Tests Wireless Power Beam to Multiple Moving Targets
InnovationMay 23

China Tests Wireless Power Beam to Multiple Moving Targets

Chinese scientists successfully beamed 1,180 watts of power over 100 meters to multiple moving targets at once, a major step toward space-based solar energy. The breakthrough could one day power satellites, drones, and remote locations without cables or batteries.

Google: solar power breakthrough2 min read
World Bank Partners with AMEA Power for 2.7GW Clean Energy
Planet WinsApr 15

World Bank Partners with AMEA Power for 2.7GW Clean Energy

A major clean energy developer just secured World Bank backing to deliver 2.7 gigawatts of renewable power across emerging markets. That's enough clean electricity to power millions of homes while creating thousands of jobs.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
India Meets Record 256 GW Peak Power Demand With Solar
SolutionsApr 29

India Meets Record 256 GW Peak Power Demand With Solar

India just powered through its highest-ever electricity demand without a single blackout, with solar energy providing more than one-fifth of the load. The milestone proves clean energy can handle massive power needs while the country keeps exporting electricity to neighbors.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
16 Gigawatts of Clean Power Unlocked Without New Build
Planet WinsJun 27

16 Gigawatts of Clean Power Unlocked Without New Build

Three major energy companies just made enough virtual power plant capacity available to match 16 nuclear reactors without breaking ground on a single new facility. The secret? Tapping into thousands of home solar systems and batteries already sitting in American driveways.

Renewable Energy World2 min read
Largest U.S. Wind Farm Now Powers 1 Million Homes
Planet WinsJun 19

Largest U.S. Wind Farm Now Powers 1 Million Homes

After 20 years of planning, the $11 billion SunZia wind project in New Mexico is now sending clean energy to a million homes across the Southwest. The massive farm features 916 turbines and broke California's wind power records five times since going online.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Solar Pool Skimmer Cleans 24/7 Without Human Help
InnovationApr 28

Solar Pool Skimmer Cleans 24/7 Without Human Help

A new robot pool cleaner runs entirely on sunshine, keeping pools sparkling clean while owners relax. The device marks a clever leap forward in making home maintenance easier and more eco-friendly.

PV Magazine2 min read
UK Urges Households to Use More Clean Power This Summer
Planet WinsApr 14

UK Urges Households to Use More Clean Power This Summer

Britain's renewable energy boom is so successful that households will soon be paid to use electricity when wind and solar power exceeds demand. The plan could lower bills while helping the grid balance record clean energy supplies.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Lithuania Hits 50% Renewable Power in Just 5 Years
Planet WinsMay 23

Lithuania Hits 50% Renewable Power in Just 5 Years

Lithuania transformed from 15% to 50% renewable electricity in five years, becoming the fastest green energy transition in the EU. The country now powers 99% of its needs domestically after breaking free from Russian fossil fuels.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Sweden Hits Record April Wind Power in Renewable Milestone
Planet WinsMay 12

Sweden Hits Record April Wind Power in Renewable Milestone

Sweden just had its greenest April ever, with wind turbines generating more clean electricity than any previous year. The milestone shows how renewable energy is rapidly becoming the backbone of the nation's power grid.

Google News - Sweden Renewable2 min read
Ghana's Akosombo Dam Restores Fourth Power Unit at Night
SolutionsApr 29

Ghana's Akosombo Dam Restores Fourth Power Unit at Night

Engineers at Ghana's largest hydroelectric dam successfully brought a fourth turbine back online Tuesday night, delivering critical relief to a strained national power grid. The breakthrough at 9:09 pm marks a turning point for households and businesses facing recent blackouts.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
US Sets New Rules to Prevent Solar Power Grid Failures
SolutionsApr 8

US Sets New Rules to Prevent Solar Power Grid Failures

After unexpected solar outages threatened Texas's power grid, regulators just approved three new standards that will make renewable energy more reliable during emergencies. The changes could prevent blackouts affecting millions of Americans.

PV Magazine2 min read
Clean Energy Saves EU Nations €8.5B on Power Bills
Planet WinsApr 22

Clean Energy Saves EU Nations €8.5B on Power Bills

Five EU countries with the cleanest energy are saving billions on electricity costs while fossil fuel prices spike. Nations leading in solar and wind power are now 58% better protected from global energy shocks.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Space Solar Power to Be Tested on 2027 SpaceX Mission
SolutionsMar 31

Space Solar Power to Be Tested on 2027 SpaceX Mission

A Luxembourg startup will beam solar energy through space in 2027, bringing the dream of limitless clean power from orbit closer to reality. TerraSpark just raised €5.4 million to prove the technology works beyond Earth.

PV Magazine2 min read
US Power Grid Adds Record 86 GW Clean Energy in 2026
Planet WinsFeb 28

US Power Grid Adds Record 86 GW Clean Energy in 2026

America is installing more clean energy this year than ever before, with solar and batteries leading a historic expansion that could power millions of homes. The growth marks the biggest single-year grid upgrade in over two decades.

Google News - Solar Power Record3 min read

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