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France Gets €70M Boost for Geothermal Energy Revolution
InnovationJul 31

France Gets €70M Boost for Geothermal Energy Revolution

A major French geothermal company just secured €70 million to expand renewable heat across Europe, with clean energy investor RGREEN leading the charge. The funding will help unlock underground heat sources and even extract lithium for batteries, strengthening energy independence.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Australia Turns Military Waste into Clean Energy
Planet WinsMar 27

Australia Turns Military Waste into Clean Energy

Six Australian universities are joining forces to help the Defence Force convert operational waste into usable energy across remote northern bases. The breakthrough could make military operations more sustainable while strengthening energy independence in challenging environments.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough3 min read
Sweden Invests $9.4M in Smart Buildings That Produce Energy
Planet WinsJun 19

Sweden Invests $9.4M in Smart Buildings That Produce Energy

Sweden is funding projects that transform buildings from energy drains into power producers. The Swedish Energy Agency's new program will support innovations that help buildings generate, store, and share renewable energy.

Regional: sweden renewable energy (SE)3 min read
Hawaii's Clean Energy Expo Brings Solar Advances to Oʻahu
Planet WinsApr 25

Hawaii's Clean Energy Expo Brings Solar Advances to Oʻahu

Hawaii's largest sustainability expo opens April 25 in Honolulu, showcasing breakthrough solar and wind technology that could help the islands reach their clean energy goals. Climate author Bill McKibben will share solutions that prove clean energy is already working.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Europe's Clean Energy Investment Hits New Growth Milestone
SolutionsAug 2

Europe's Clean Energy Investment Hits New Growth Milestone

A leading sustainable investment firm reveals how private capital is accelerating Europe's shift to renewable energy and storage infrastructure. Central and Eastern European nations are driving some of the fastest growth as they transition away from fossil fuel dependence.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Europe Hits 20-Year Milestone in Clean Energy Progress
Planet WinsJun 15

Europe Hits 20-Year Milestone in Clean Energy Progress

After two decades of sustained policy, Europe's largest clean energy event celebrated unprecedented progress toward affordable, secure renewable power. The 20th European Sustainable Energy Week revealed how consistent leadership transformed clean energy from a climate goal into an economic strength.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
Clean Energy Investment Hits $1.8 Trillion in 2024
Planet WinsJul 17

Clean Energy Investment Hits $1.8 Trillion in 2024

The climate technology sector is exploding, with investments exceeding $1.8 trillion in 2024 as renewable energy finally outpaces fossil fuels. Solar, wind, and battery costs are plummeting while policies like the Inflation Reduction Act accelerate the shift to sustainable energy.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Duke Energy Clean Program Signs 177 MW in North Carolina
Planet WinsMar 18

Duke Energy Clean Program Signs 177 MW in North Carolina

Major companies are lining up for Duke Energy's new clean energy program, with early subscriptions exceeding targets and unlocking renewable power for businesses across North Carolina. Cisco, Daimler Truck, and US Cold Storage are leading the charge toward their sustainability goals.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
German Village Slashes Energy Bills With Wind Power
Planet WinsMay 29

German Village Slashes Energy Bills With Wind Power

A tiny German village of 130 people became completely energy independent using wind turbines and homegrown clean power. Now tourists from around the world visit Feldheim to see the future of sustainable energy in action.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
EU Funds 1,400 Clean Energy Projects, Saves Ireland's Energy Use
Planet WinsFeb 4

EU Funds 1,400 Clean Energy Projects, Saves Ireland's Energy Use

A nearly €1 billion EU program is turning clean energy dreams into reality across Europe, funding thousands of local projects that have already saved enough energy to power every home in Ireland for a year. Real people like Ivana, Luca, and Angela are proving that Europe's green transition isn't just policy talk anymore.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Africa Secures $11B in Clean Energy Investment from France
Planet WinsMay 14

Africa Secures $11B in Clean Energy Investment from France

French and African leaders just announced over $11 billion in renewable energy projects across Africa, marking a major milestone in the continent's green energy future. The deals span solar, wind, hydropower, and Africa's first sustainable aviation fuel facility.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
UK Fast-Tracks Clean Energy Projects to Cut Costs
Planet WinsMay 20

UK Fast-Tracks Clean Energy Projects to Cut Costs

Britain is making it easier to build windfarms and solar projects that will lower energy bills and boost energy security. The new plan protects critical clean energy infrastructure from lengthy legal delays.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
U.S. Sets Energy Record with Renewables at All-Time High
InnovationMay 16

U.S. Sets Energy Record with Renewables at All-Time High

America just produced more energy than ever before, with solar and wind power hitting new records alongside natural gas and oil. The milestone marks four straight years of growth and shows clean energy thriving in the national energy mix.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Thailand's ION Energy Gets First Clean Energy Innovation Fund
Planet WinsJan 31

Thailand's ION Energy Gets First Clean Energy Innovation Fund

ION Energy just became the first clean energy company to receive funding from Thailand's Innovation ONE Fund, marking a major milestone for the country's solar sector. The investment will power a smart platform that helps homeowners track and optimize their solar energy use in real time.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read
Court Restores $82M in Clean Energy Grants After Ruling
SolutionsJun 13

Court Restores $82M in Clean Energy Grants After Ruling

A federal judge ordered the reinstatement of $82.1 million in clean energy funding, protecting innovative projects from hydrogen production to mineral recycling across five states. The ruling ensures critical sustainability research can continue.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Americans Turn to Solar as Energy Crisis Drives Independence
Planet WinsJun 17

Americans Turn to Solar as Energy Crisis Drives Independence

In just 23 days after global conflict disrupted oil supplies, home solar requests jumped 21% as Americans sought control over their energy future. After 50 years of advocacy, it's uncertainty—not ideology—that's finally driving the clean energy revolution.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
US Renewable Energy Production Hits All-Time High in 2025
Planet WinsAug 4

US Renewable Energy Production Hits All-Time High in 2025

America's renewable energy output reached a record 9.18 quadrillion Btu in 2025, nearly five times what it was in 1950. Wind, solar, and biofuels have surged more than 1,700% since 2000, fundamentally reshaping the nation's energy landscape.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Ethiopia and UN Partner on Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program
SolutionsMar 30

Ethiopia and UN Partner on Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program

Ethiopia is teaming up with the United Nations to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, focusing on agriculture, healthcare, and technology. The partnership aims to provide sustainable power for the nation's rapidly growing economy while building local capacity and public trust.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
India's ReNew Energy Powers 24M Homes with Clean Energy
Planet WinsApr 16

India's ReNew Energy Powers 24M Homes with Clean Energy

ReNew Energy Global just became India's second-largest renewable energy operator, adding a record 2.4 GW of clean capacity in one year. The company now powers 24 million households while avoiding 23 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Santiago Cable Car Runs on 100% Renewable Energy
Planet WinsJan 20

Santiago Cable Car Runs on 100% Renewable Energy

One of Chile's top tourist attractions just became a model for sustainable travel. Santiago's iconic cable car now operates entirely on clean energy, cutting 170 tonnes of CO₂ annually.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read

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