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Thailand Slashes Power Bills, Unlocks Rooftop Solar
Planet WinsApr 29

Thailand Slashes Power Bills, Unlocks Rooftop Solar

Thailand just approved sweeping energy reforms that will lower electricity bills for 21 million households while removing the biggest barrier to home solar panels. Starting after June, homeowners can finally sell unlimited surplus power back to the grid at fair rates.

Bangkok Post3 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
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
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
Thailand Gets $350M Solar Investment Creating 1,500 Jobs
SolutionsFeb 19

Thailand Gets $350M Solar Investment Creating 1,500 Jobs

Thailand just secured $350 million to build three major solar energy projects that will power homes cleaner and cheaper while creating over 1,500 jobs. The game-changer? Massive batteries that store sunshine for nighttime use.

PV Magazine2 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
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
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
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
Italy's Solar Power Surges 25% to New Record in 2025
Planet WinsJan 21

Italy's Solar Power Surges 25% to New Record in 2025

Italy just proved solar power works on a massive scale. The country's solar energy production jumped 25% in a single year, powering millions of homes with clean electricity.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Solar Power Breaks Record with 511 GW Added in 2025
Planet WinsApr 2

Solar Power Breaks Record with 511 GW Added in 2025

The world installed a record-breaking 511 gigawatts of solar power in 2025, enough to power hundreds of millions of homes. Solar energy now makes up nearly half of all renewable energy capacity on Earth.

PV Magazine2 min read
Italy's Solar Power Surges 25% to Record High in 2025
Planet WinsJan 21

Italy's Solar Power Surges 25% to Record High in 2025

Italy just proved that clean energy momentum is real, with solar power production jumping 25% in a single year to reach an all-time high. The country now generates enough solar electricity to power millions of homes, marking a major win in the global shift away from fossil fuels.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 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 Power Hits Record 511 GW Added Globally in 2025
Planet WinsApr 2

Solar Power Hits Record 511 GW Added Globally in 2025

The world installed a record-breaking 511 gigawatts of solar power in 2025, enough to power hundreds of millions of homes. Solar accounted for three-quarters of all new renewable energy added worldwide, marking the fastest clean energy expansion in history.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
India's Solar Surge Cuts Fossil Fuel Power for First Time
Planet WinsApr 27

India's Solar Surge Cuts Fossil Fuel Power for First Time

India just achieved something remarkable: the nation's renewable energy grew so fast in 2025 that fossil fuel power actually dropped by 3.3%. Solar power doubled in just three years, making India the world's third-largest solar generator.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
US Solar Power Hits 12% of Grid as 26.6 GW Added in 2025
Planet WinsApr 2

US Solar Power Hits 12% of Grid as 26.6 GW Added in 2025

America installed enough solar panels in 2025 to power millions of homes, bringing clean energy to over 12% of the nation's power grid. The momentum isn't slowing down, with projections showing solar could triple its capacity by 2028.

PV Magazine2 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
Solar Panels in Space Could Power Europe by 2040
Planet WinsFeb 22

Solar Panels in Space Could Power Europe by 2040

Scientists are racing to beam solar power from space to Earth, a technology that could slash Europe's land-based renewable energy needs by 80% within 25 years. What once lived in science fiction novels is becoming a real solution to our energy crisis.

Google News - Clean Energy3 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

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