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UK Electric Vehicle Sales Hit 50% Market Share in 2025
Planet Wins1d ago

UK Electric Vehicle Sales Hit 50% Market Share in 2025

Electric vehicles now make up half of all new car sales in the UK, marking a historic turning point for clean transportation. The surge is driving urgent infrastructure upgrades across the country.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
UK Hits Record Solar Power, May Give Free Electricity
Planet Wins3d ago

UK Hits Record Solar Power, May Give Free Electricity

Britain just broke solar power records, and now millions of households could get free or heavily discounted electricity this summer. The catch? You'll need to use it during off-peak hours when renewable energy is flooding the grid. #

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Britain Approves Its Largest Solar Farm: 180,000 Homes Powered
Planet WinsApr 9

Britain Approves Its Largest Solar Farm: 180,000 Homes Powered

The UK just greenlit a massive solar farm that will power 180,000 homes while smashing national solar generation records two days in a row. Britain is racing toward clean energy independence by 2030, and the sun is finally cooperating. #

Google News - Solar Power Record3 min read
Kia Hits 100,000 Electric Cars Sold in the UK
Planet WinsApr 9

Kia Hits 100,000 Electric Cars Sold in the UK

Kia just became the first Korean brand to sell 100,000 electric vehicles in the UK, reaching the milestone in March 2026. The achievement comes as electric cars now make up 29% of the brand's sales, their highest share ever.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
UK Breaks Solar Record Twice as Biggest Farm Gets Approved
Planet WinsApr 9

UK Breaks Solar Record Twice as Biggest Farm Gets Approved

Britain just smashed its solar energy record two days in a row, hitting 14.4GW of clean electricity from sunshine alone. The milestone comes as the government greenlights the country's largest solar farm yet, part of a massive clean energy push.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
UK Breaks Solar Record Twice in Two Days, Hits 14.4GW
Planet WinsApr 8

UK Breaks Solar Record Twice in Two Days, Hits 14.4GW

Britain's solar panels just shattered energy records on back-to-back days, powering millions of homes as the country's biggest solar farm gets the green light. The sunny spring weather proved clean energy is becoming a powerhouse for the UK grid.

Guardian Environment2 min read
UK Approves 800MW Solar Farm, Its Largest Yet
Planet WinsApr 8

UK Approves 800MW Solar Farm, Its Largest Yet

The British government just greenlit an 800-megawatt solar farm in Lincolnshire that will become the UK's largest renewable energy project of its kind. The massive clean energy win moves Britain closer to its climate goals while delivering some of the cheapest power available.

Google News - Solar Power Record3 min read
UK Renewables Hit 52.5% of Electricity for Second Year
Planet WinsApr 7

UK Renewables Hit 52.5% of Electricity for Second Year

Wind and solar power pushed Britain's renewable energy past 50% for the second year running, reaching a record 52.5% in 2025. The milestone shows clean energy is now the backbone of the UK's power grid, with wind alone delivering nearly a third of all electricity.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
UK Wind Farms Hit Record 23,880 MW, Sparking Grid Upgrade
InnovationApr 7

UK Wind Farms Hit Record 23,880 MW, Sparking Grid Upgrade

The United Kingdom just shattered its wind energy record, generating enough clean power to light up 23 million homes. The success story comes with a growing pain that's pushing the nation to build better infrastructure for a greener future.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
UK Hits 52.5% Renewable Energy in 2025
Planet WinsApr 2

UK Hits 52.5% Renewable Energy in 2025

For the first time ever, more than half of Britain's electricity came from wind, solar, and biomass in 2025. This clean energy milestone marks a turning point in the country's fight against climate change.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
UK Renewable Energy Hits 52.5% of National Grid in 2025
Planet WinsApr 2

UK Renewable Energy Hits 52.5% of National Grid in 2025

For the second year in a row, more than half of Britain's electricity came from renewable sources, with wind power leading the charge. The milestone shows clean energy is now the dominant force powering homes and businesses across the country.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
UK Solar Farm Seeks Investors for Community-Owned Battery
SolutionsMar 27

UK Solar Farm Seeks Investors for Community-Owned Battery

A British solar farm is inviting everyday people to invest in the UK's first community-owned battery storage system for just £100. The project could change how communities power themselves while earning returns on their investment.

PV Magazine2 min read
UK Dairy Brand to Pay Farmers for Cutting Emissions
SolutionsMar 20

UK Dairy Brand to Pay Farmers for Cutting Emissions

British dairy brand Golden Hooves will reward farmers with cash bonuses for measurable cuts to their carbon footprint starting in 2026. The move reflects a growing shift where environmental progress becomes part of everyday farming decisions.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
UK Secures Record 14.7 GW Clean Energy for 16M Homes
Planet WinsFeb 12

UK Secures Record 14.7 GW Clean Energy for 16M Homes

Britain just locked in its biggest renewable energy win ever, with 201 new solar and wind projects powering the equivalent of 16 million homes. The clean energy will cost half the price of gas power, slashing bills while protecting families from future fossil fuel price shocks.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
UK Approves Wind Farm to Power 1.5 Million Homes
Planet WinsFeb 11

UK Approves Wind Farm to Power 1.5 Million Homes

A massive new wind farm off the Lincolnshire coast just got the green light, bringing clean energy to 1.5 million British homes by 2030. The 100-turbine project marks another major step in the UK's renewable energy transformation.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
UK Solar and Wind Now 50% Cheaper Than New Gas Plants
Planet WinsFeb 11

UK Solar and Wind Now 50% Cheaper Than New Gas Plants

Britain just locked in prices for clean energy that cost half as much as new gas power plants, promising lower bills and slashed imports. The record-breaking auction secured enough renewable capacity to cut the country's gas needs by three-quarters.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
UK Secures 14.7 GW Clean Energy in Record Auction
Planet WinsFeb 11

UK Secures 14.7 GW Clean Energy in Record Auction

Britain just locked in enough clean energy to power 16 million homes, with solar and wind projects costing half the price of gas. The record-breaking auction brings energy independence closer and promises lower bills for families.

Google: wind energy success2 min read
UK Locks In 14.7GW of Clean Power at Record Low Prices
Planet WinsFeb 11

UK Locks In 14.7GW of Clean Power at Record Low Prices

Britain just secured enough renewable energy to power 16 million homes, with solar and wind coming in at half the cost of gas. The massive auction proves clean energy is now the smartest economic choice for the country's future.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
UK Awards Record 6.2GW in Clean Energy Auction
Planet WinsFeb 11

UK Awards Record 6.2GW in Clean Energy Auction

The United Kingdom just locked in enough renewable energy to power millions of homes, awarding contracts to a record 6.2 gigawatts of wind and solar projects. This marks the country's biggest onshore clean energy auction ever.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
UK Wins Record 4.9 GW Solar in Clean Energy Auction
Planet WinsFeb 11

UK Wins Record 4.9 GW Solar in Clean Energy Auction

Britain just locked in a record-breaking 4.9 gigawatts of solar power through government contracts, marking the country's biggest solar commitment yet. The move slashes energy costs while pushing the UK closer to carbon-free electricity by 2030.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read

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