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Norway's $1.6T Fund Invests $425M in US Clean Energy
Planet WinsMar 4

Norway's $1.6T Fund Invests $425M in US Clean Energy

The world's largest sovereign wealth fund just made its first renewable energy investment in America, buying into 22 solar and wind facilities. The move signals growing confidence in US clean energy markets.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
US Energy Production Hits Record on Renewables Surge
Planet WinsMay 20

US Energy Production Hits Record on Renewables Surge

America just shattered its energy production record in 2025, reaching 107 quadrillion BTUs with renewables leading the charge. Solar and wind power both hit all-time highs for the fifth straight year, proving clean energy is becoming an economic powerhouse.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
US Tidal Energy Gets New Design Tool to Cut Costs
VideosFeb 18

US Tidal Energy Gets New Design Tool to Cut Costs

American researchers just created a "digital twin" system that lets engineers perfect tidal turbines before building them, slashing costs and speeding up clean ocean energy. Meanwhile, the largest tidal energy project on Earth is taking shape across the Atlantic.

CleanTechnica3 min read
US Invests $155M in Energy Tech That Cuts Industry Costs
VideosJan 24

US Invests $155M in Energy Tech That Cuts Industry Costs

The Department of Energy just awarded $155 million to 16 projects that will help America's biggest industries slash their energy bills while going green. The funding targets steel, cement, chemical, and food manufacturing with breakthrough technologies that work smarter, not harder.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Europe's Clean Energy Gets Investment Boost Amid US Shift
Planet WinsFeb 4

Europe's Clean Energy Gets Investment Boost Amid US Shift

Investors are redirecting billions toward European renewable energy projects as uncertainty clouds the US market. The shift could accelerate Europe's path to energy independence and cleaner power.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
US Clean Energy Jumps 80 GW While Fossil Fuels Shrink
Planet WinsApr 27

US Clean Energy Jumps 80 GW While Fossil Fuels Shrink

America's renewable energy capacity is set to explode by more than 80 gigawatts in the next year while fossil fuels decline, marking a historic shift in how the nation powers itself. Solar and wind are now outpacing traditional energy sources at unprecedented rates.

Electrek3 min read
US Solar Maker T1 Energy Hits Record Profit, Adds 683MW
SolutionsMay 14

US Solar Maker T1 Energy Hits Record Profit, Adds 683MW

American solar manufacturer T1 Energy just posted its first quarterly profit after years of losses, producing more panels than expected while breaking ground on a massive new factory. The Texas company is proving homegrown clean energy can thrive.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
US Clean Energy Investment Jumps 6% to $120 Billion in 2025
Planet WinsFeb 27

US Clean Energy Investment Jumps 6% to $120 Billion in 2025

American clean energy investment reached $120 billion in 2025, proving the renewable energy transition continues to accelerate even during uncertain times. Companies are now using clean energy tax credits as a standard business strategy, with nearly a quarter of Fortune 1000 firms participating.

Google: clean energy investment2 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
US Renewable Energy Jumps 11% in Early 2026
Planet WinsMay 26

US Renewable Energy Jumps 11% in Early 2026

Wind and solar power are lighting up America's energy grid like never before, with renewable electricity generation jumping more than 11% in the first three months of 2026. The surge means clean energy now powers more than a quarter of the entire country.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
US Clean Energy Now Powers 79 Million Homes
SolutionsMay 26

US Clean Energy Now Powers 79 Million Homes

America's renewable energy revolution is accelerating faster than ever, with solar and wind power now generating enough electricity to power 79 million households. Even traditionally fossil fuel-dependent states like Mississippi are seeing massive jumps in clean energy production.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
US Solar Startup Swift Buys Assets for New Clean Energy
VideosMar 13

US Solar Startup Swift Buys Assets for New Clean Energy

A California startup just acquired key technology to manufacture breakthrough solar panels that could make clean energy 30% more efficient. The move signals America's solar manufacturing boom is accelerating, even as domestic production capacity nearly doubled in 2025.

CleanTechnica3 min read
US Geothermal Energy Surges With 26 New Power Deals
VideosJan 20

US Geothermal Energy Surges With 26 New Power Deals

America's geothermal industry just had its best four years ever, with more than double the power deals signed compared to the previous five years. The clean energy breakthrough is powering everything from data centers to entire communities while getting cheaper and faster to build.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Clean Energy Hits 55 Gigawatts in US, Dwarfs Fossil Fuels
Planet WinsMar 26

Clean Energy Hits 55 Gigawatts in US, Dwarfs Fossil Fuels

America's renewable energy revolution just hit a massive milestone: solar, wind, and batteries added 55 gigawatts of new capacity in 2025 while fossil fuels barely added 1. Even better, projections show 2026 will be even stronger for clean energy.

Electrek3 min read
US Green Energy Hits Record High Despite Federal Pushback
Planet WinsApr 28

US Green Energy Hits Record High Despite Federal Pushback

America's clean energy sector is set to smash records in 2026, adding 60 gigawatts of solar, wind, and battery power even as federal policies try to pump the brakes. The 20% jump from last year shows renewable energy's momentum may be too strong to slow down.

South China Morning Post2 min read
US and Africa Launch Major Energy Partnership
Planet WinsMar 21

US and Africa Launch Major Energy Partnership

African leaders and US investors just committed to building 500 megawatts of solar power and infrastructure that will bring electricity to millions. The Powering Africa Summit shifted from talk to action, prioritizing real projects over promises.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
US Energy Storage Hits Record 9.7 GWh in Q1 2026
Planet WinsMay 21

US Energy Storage Hits Record 9.7 GWh in Q1 2026

America just installed more energy storage in three months than ever before, proving clean energy keeps growing even during uncertain times. The numbers show a 32% jump from last year and a promising path toward affordable, reliable power for everyone.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
US Renewables Beat Natural Gas for First Time in March
Planet WinsApr 16

US Renewables Beat Natural Gas for First Time in March

For the first time ever, renewable energy sources generated more electricity than natural gas across an entire month in the United States. Wind, solar, hydropower, and bioenergy produced over a third of US electricity in March 2026, marking a historic turning point in America's energy transformation.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
US Renewable Energy Capacity to Jump 62% in 2026
Planet WinsFeb 27

US Renewable Energy Capacity to Jump 62% in 2026

America's clean energy revolution is accelerating faster than anyone predicted. Solar, wind, and battery storage will account for every bit of new power capacity added to the grid this year.

Electrek2 min read
US Adds 80GW Clean Energy by Early 2027
Planet WinsApr 28

US Adds 80GW Clean Energy by Early 2027

America's renewable energy sector is experiencing explosive growth, with solar, wind, and battery storage set to add over 80 gigawatts of new capacity by early 2027. Meanwhile, fossil fuel capacity will shrink by nearly 5 gigawatts, marking a major shift in how the nation powers itself.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read

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