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UK Power Plant Breaks Renewable Energy Record in 2025
Planet Wins•Feb 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 record•3 min read
UK-China Partnership to Trade 140 TWh Green Energy by 2030
Planet Wins•Jan 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 Magazine•2 min read
UK Offers Renewable Energy Fixed Pricing to Cut Bills
Solutions•Apr 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 Magazine•3 min read
UK Renewable Energy Hits 52.5% of National Grid in 2025
Planet Wins•Apr 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 record•2 min read
India's ReNew Energy Breaks Record With 2.4 GW Capacity
Planet Wins•Apr 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 record•2 min read
UK Renewables Hit 53% as Wind Powers Clean Energy Record
Planet Wins•Jul 1

UK Renewables Hit 53% as Wind Powers Clean Energy Record

Britain just powered more than half its electricity from renewables for the first time ever, with wind energy leading a historic shift away from fossil fuels. The country's energy grid reached a major milestone that signals both environmental progress and greater energy independence.

Google: renewable energy record•3 min read
UK Wind Power Hits All-Time High This Year
Planet Wins•Sep 14

UK Wind Power Hits All-Time High This Year

Britain's wind turbines are spinning out record amounts of clean electricity, proving renewable energy can deliver when the nation needs it most. As energy prices climb worldwide, the UK's wind success story offers a glimpse of a more stable, sustainable future.

Google News - Clean Energy•3 min read
UK Plans One of Its Largest Wind Energy Battery Sites
Planet Wins•Aug 12

UK Plans One of Its Largest Wind Energy Battery Sites

A massive new battery storage project in County Durham could capture Scottish wind power and make renewable energy more reliable for millions. The facility would be among the largest in the UK, storing clean energy when it's windy and releasing it when demand peaks.

Google News - Wind Energy•3 min read
UK Renewables Hit 52.5% of Electricity for Second Year
Planet Wins•Apr 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 record•2 min read
UK Awards Record 6.2GW in Clean Energy Auction
Planet Wins•Feb 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 Record•2 min read
India's ReNew Energy Powers 24M Homes with Clean Energy
Planet Wins•Apr 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 record•2 min read
UK Sets Renewables Record While Nations Rethink Fossil Fuels
Planet Wins•Apr 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 Brief•2 min read
UK Wind Deal to Power 74,000 Homes with Clean Energy
Planet Wins•Jul 16

UK Wind Deal to Power 74,000 Homes with Clean Energy

A British renewable energy company just signed its biggest deal ever, securing enough offshore wind power to supply tens of thousands of homes. The partnership marks a major step forward in bringing homegrown clean energy to more UK households.

Google: renewable energy record•2 min read
UK Backs 780 Solar Projects in Clean Energy Push
Planet Wins•Mar 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 Magazine•3 min read
UK Renewables Hit Record 52.5% of Power Generation in 2025
Planet Wins•Apr 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 Record•2 min read
UK Offers Grid Connections to 700+ Clean Energy Projects
Solutions•Jun 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 Environment•2 min read
UK Secures Record 14.7 GW Clean Energy for 16M Homes
Planet Wins•Feb 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 record•3 min read
US Renewable Energy Production Hits All-Time High in 2025
Planet Wins•Aug 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 Energy•3 min read
UK Fast-Tracks Clean Energy Projects to Cut Costs
Planet Wins•May 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 Energy•2 min read
UK Passes £100 Billion in Clean Energy Investment
Planet Wins•Jun 26

UK Passes £100 Billion in Clean Energy Investment

Britain has crossed a remarkable milestone, securing over £100 billion in clean energy investment since the current government took office. The surge positions the UK as a global renewable energy hub while creating jobs and strengthening energy security.

Google: clean energy investment•2 min read

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