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Medellín Welcomes 1.2M Visitors After Decades of Renewal
SolutionsFeb 14

Medellín Welcomes 1.2M Visitors After Decades of Renewal

Once known for violence, Colombia's second-largest city now attracts over 1.2 million international tourists annually through innovative urban renewal and sustainable tourism. The transformation from danger to destination shows how cities can rewrite their futures.

Regional: colombia innovation (CO)3 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
Ethiopia's Urban Corridors Transform Dozens of Cities
SolutionsJan 28

Ethiopia's Urban Corridors Transform Dozens of Cities

Ethiopia is reshaping its cities with a bold urban renewal program that goes far beyond paving roads. The initiative is creating bike paths, green spaces, and bustling marketplaces that are giving residents easier commutes, safer streets, and new ways to earn a living.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Mobius Renewables Captures Methane Across 4 Countries
SolutionsMay 5

Mobius Renewables Captures Methane Across 4 Countries

A new renewable energy company just completed a major acquisition that will turn waste into clean fuel across the United States and Europe. The move positions Mobius Renewables to become one of the world's largest producers of renewable natural gas.

Google News - Sweden Renewable3 min read
Chicago Pastor: American Principles Can Revive Urban Areas
SolutionsMar 4

Chicago Pastor: American Principles Can Revive Urban Areas

Pastor Corey Brooks is walking across America with a bold message: urban communities don't need political saviors, they need timeless principles like faith, family, and accountability. His journey through struggling neighborhoods has convinced him that embracing core American values can lift communities from the bottom up.

Fox News Opinion3 min read
Chile Approves $1B in Renewable Energy Projects
Planet WinsApr 1

Chile Approves $1B in Renewable Energy Projects

Chile just greenlit three major renewable energy projects worth over $1 billion, marking a significant leap forward in the country's clean energy transformation. The approval signals growing confidence in South America's renewable energy future.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
Sweden Leads EU With 30% Renewable Transport Energy
Planet WinsFeb 2

Sweden Leads EU With 30% Renewable Transport Energy

Sweden now powers nearly a third of its transportation with renewable energy, leading Europe's shift away from fossil fuels. The EU overall has more than doubled its renewable transport energy since 2008.

Regional: sweden renewable energy (SE)2 min read
India Ranks Third Globally in Renewable Energy Capacity
Planet WinsApr 9

India Ranks Third Globally in Renewable Energy Capacity

India has climbed to third place worldwide in renewable energy, surpassing Brazil with over 250 GW of clean power installed. The country now generates more than half its peak electricity from renewables during high-demand months.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Swedish renewable investments surpassed last year's low in Q1.
Planet WinsJun 2

Swedish renewable investments surpassed last year's low in Q1.

Sweden's renewable energy sector is bouncing back after a challenging year. First quarter investments have already surpassed the entirety of last year's funding, signaling renewed confidence in clean energy.

Google News - Sweden Renewable2 min read
Saudi Arabia Now Leads Gulf in Renewable Energy Growth
Planet Wins6d ago

Saudi Arabia Now Leads Gulf in Renewable Energy Growth

Saudi Arabia has overtaken the UAE to become the Gulf's renewable energy leader, marking a major shift in the region's clean energy landscape. The Kingdom's massive investments under Vision 2030 are transforming it into a global renewable powerhouse.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)2 min read
Saudi Arabia Aims for 50% Renewable Energy by 2030
Planet WinsFeb 2

Saudi Arabia Aims for 50% Renewable Energy by 2030

While Western nations pull back on climate goals, Saudi Arabia is racing ahead with renewable energy, planning to generate half its electricity from clean sources by 2030. The oil-rich kingdom hit 6.5 gigawatts of renewable capacity in 2024 and now plans to add 20 gigawatts annually.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)3 min read
Renewable Energy Hits Record: 692 GW Added in 2025
Planet WinsApr 13

Renewable Energy Hits Record: 692 GW Added in 2025

The world just added enough clean energy to power entire continents, with renewable power growing faster than ever before. Even better, over 85% of new renewable projects now cost less than fossil fuels.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
US Sets Energy Record With Renewables, Gas, and Oil in 2025
Planet WinsMay 11

US Sets Energy Record With Renewables, Gas, and Oil in 2025

America just broke its own energy production record for the fourth year in a row, with renewable energy, natural gas, and oil all reaching new highs in 2025. The milestone shows the nation is producing more power than ever while renewables keep climbing.

Google: renewable energy 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
Solar Power Hits 75% of New Renewable Energy in 2025
Planet WinsApr 4

Solar Power Hits 75% of New Renewable Energy in 2025

Solar energy dominated the world's clean energy growth last year, accounting for three-quarters of all new renewable capacity while Africa celebrated its strongest expansion ever. The global renewable energy system just passed a major milestone, proving clean power is becoming the new normal.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
India Adds Record 50 GW of Renewable Energy in One Year
Planet Wins6d ago

India Adds Record 50 GW of Renewable Energy in One Year

India just achieved a massive clean energy milestone by integrating over 50 gigawatts of renewable power into its national grid in a single year. The country is proving that rapid renewable growth and grid stability can work together.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Across Global Operations
InnovationFeb 25

Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Across Global Operations

Microsoft just matched 100% of its electricity use with renewable energy, one year ahead of schedule. The tech giant now contracts 40 gigawatts of clean power across 26 countries, making it one of the largest corporate renewable achievements ever.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
India's ReNew Energy Adds Record 2.4 GW Clean Capacity
Planet WinsApr 15

India's ReNew Energy Adds Record 2.4 GW Clean Capacity

India's ReNew Energy just completed its biggest year ever, bringing 2.4 gigawatts of renewable power online. The expansion brings clean energy to millions while creating thousands of jobs across 10 states.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
New Biogas Giant Mobius Renewables Launches Across 4 Nations
Planet WinsMay 7

New Biogas Giant Mobius Renewables Launches Across 4 Nations

A new clean energy company just became a global force in renewable natural gas, uniting operations across the US and Europe to fight climate change. Mobius Renewables now produces enough clean fuel annually to power hundreds of thousands of homes.

Google News - Sweden Renewable2 min read
Global Renewable Energy Hits Record 692 GW Growth in 2025
Planet WinsApr 1

Global Renewable Energy Hits Record 692 GW Growth in 2025

The world added a record-breaking 692 gigawatts of renewable energy last year, marking the biggest annual jump in clean power capacity ever recorded. Solar and wind power now account for nearly 97% of all new renewable installations, making energy systems more resilient against global crises.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read

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