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UK Power Plant Breaks Renewable Energy Record in 2025
Planet WinsFeb 26

UK Power Plant Breaks Renewable Energy Record in 2025

The Drax Group just delivered a record-breaking year for renewable power, generating enough clean energy to power millions of UK homes. The company is now planning major investments in battery storage and flexible energy solutions while returning over £1 billion to shareholders.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
UK-China Partnership to Trade 140 TWh Green Energy by 2030
Planet WinsJan 30

UK-China Partnership to Trade 140 TWh Green Energy by 2030

British energy tech company Octopus Energy just launched a joint venture to trade renewable power across China's booming electricity market. The partnership could move enough clean energy annually to power millions of homes while bringing £50 million back to the UK each year.

PV Magazine2 min read
UK Offers Renewable Energy Fixed Pricing to Cut Bills
SolutionsApr 21

UK Offers Renewable Energy Fixed Pricing to Cut Bills

Britain is launching voluntary long-term contracts to lock in renewable energy prices, aiming to shield millions from volatile gas costs. The move could stabilize bills for households while encouraging cleaner energy investment.

PV Magazine3 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
India's ReNew Energy Breaks Record With 2.4 GW Capacity
Planet WinsApr 15

India's ReNew Energy Breaks Record With 2.4 GW Capacity

India's second-largest renewable energy company just commissioned its biggest annual expansion ever, adding enough clean power for millions of homes. ReNew Energy's record 2.4 GW addition signals the country's clean energy transition is hitting full stride.

Google: renewable energy record2 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 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
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
UK Sets Renewables Record While Nations Rethink Fossil Fuels
Planet WinsApr 2

UK Sets Renewables Record While Nations Rethink Fossil Fuels

Countries are accelerating their shift away from fossil fuels as renewable energy reaches new milestones. The UK just hit a record for clean power generation, while nations from New Zealand to Vietnam are canceling gas projects in favor of green alternatives.

Carbon Brief2 min read
UK Backs 780 Solar Projects in Clean Energy Push
Planet WinsMar 26

UK Backs 780 Solar Projects in Clean Energy Push

The UK government has thrown its weight behind 780 solar projects since July 2024, from school rooftops to massive solar farms that will power hundreds of thousands of homes. It's a dramatic shift toward clean energy that's already transforming communities across the country.

PV Magazine3 min read
UK Renewables Hit Record 52.5% of Power Generation in 2025
Planet WinsApr 2

UK Renewables Hit Record 52.5% of Power Generation in 2025

For the first time ever, more than half of the United Kingdom's electricity came from renewable sources in 2025. Wind and solar power led the charge in this historic milestone for clean energy.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
UK Offers Grid Connections to 700+ Clean Energy Projects
SolutionsJun 10

UK Offers Grid Connections to 700+ Clean Energy Projects

After years of gridlock, more than 700 renewable energy projects in Great Britain just got green-lit to connect to the electricity grid. This breakthrough puts the UK more than halfway toward its ambitious 2030 clean energy goal.

Guardian Environment2 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 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
UK Chooses Green Energy Over Fossil Fuels Amid Crisis
Planet WinsMar 9

UK Chooses Green Energy Over Fossil Fuels Amid Crisis

Facing soaring oil and gas prices from Middle East conflict, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is doubling down on clean energy instead of returning to fossil fuels. It's a bold bet that renewable power offers more security than oil dependence.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
UK Clean Energy Beats North Sea Drilling 6-to-1
SolutionsMar 12

UK Clean Energy Beats North Sea Drilling 6-to-1

Britain's renewable energy sources will slash foreign gas imports six times more effectively than new oil drilling could by 2030. One clean energy auction alone will replace 78 tanker ships worth of imported gas every year.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
UK Clean Energy Chief: Economics 'Get Better and Better
VideosFeb 18

UK Clean Energy Chief: Economics 'Get Better and Better

The head of Britain's clean power mission says renewable economics keep improving while critics fight a losing battle. Chris Stark believes the UK can become an "electrostate" powered by clean tech while protecting citizens from future energy price shocks.

Carbon Brief3 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
63% of UK Backs Clean Energy for National Security
Planet Wins6d ago

63% of UK Backs Clean Energy for National Security

A new UK survey shows nearly two-thirds of people believe homegrown renewable energy strengthens the nation's security while cutting costs. Public support for clean power is growing faster than many realize.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
UK Renewables Hit 52.5% of Electricity in 2024
Planet WinsApr 3

UK Renewables Hit 52.5% of Electricity in 2024

Britain just reached a major clean energy milestone: more than half of its electricity now comes from renewable sources. Wind and solar generation have grown tenfold since 2015, reshaping the nation's power grid.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read

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