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A new wave energy device uses a spinning gyroscope to capture ocean power across all wave conditions, reaching maximum efficiency that previous designs could only dream of. This breakthrough could finally make wave energy a practical renewable power source.
Researchers designed the first standardized method for building wave energy converters, tech that could meet a third of U.S. electricity needs. The breakthrough could finally move ocean power from labs to real-world use.
A groundbreaking wave energy station just cleared a major hurdle in Portugal, bringing ocean-powered electricity one step closer to reality. This innovative system turns coastal waves into clean power without disrupting the environment.
Scientists just made it easier and cheaper to capture energy from ocean waves, which could power 60% of U.S. electricity needs. A new open-source system called MODAQ 2 gives developers the data they need to turn wave power into a reality.
A Japanese researcher has cracked a major puzzle in renewable energy: how to efficiently capture power from ocean waves at any frequency. The breakthrough gyroscopic device could finally make wave power a reliable clean energy source.
A Swedish company is bringing a first-of-its-kind ocean platform that harvests wave, wind, and solar energy simultaneously to Costa Rica's Pacific coast. The hybrid system could produce 160% more energy than single-source ocean platforms while cutting costs.
A Los Angeles port once used for oil storage is now home to a groundbreaking wave energy system that could power nearly 60,000 homes. The two-year pilot project might finally unlock the ocean's untapped clean energy potential.
A nearly €1 billion EU program is turning clean energy dreams into reality across Europe, funding thousands of local projects that have already saved enough energy to power every home in Ireland for a year. Real people like Ivana, Luca, and Angela are proving that Europe's green transition isn't just policy talk anymore.
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.
In just 23 days after global conflict disrupted oil supplies, home solar requests jumped 21% as Americans sought control over their energy future. After 50 years of advocacy, it's uncertainty—not ideology—that's finally driving the clean energy revolution.
America just produced more energy than ever before, with solar and wind power hitting new records alongside natural gas and oil. The milestone marks four straight years of growth and shows clean energy thriving in the national energy mix.
A Portland company just landed $140 million to build floating data centers that run on ocean waves instead of fossil fuels. The technology could solve one of AI's biggest environmental problems while creating clean energy from the sea.
The solar energy sector is outpacing traditional energy industries in gender diversity, with women making up 40% of its workforce. A Romanian policy director shares how diverse teams are driving innovation in renewable 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.
Wisconsin lawmakers just introduced a groundbreaking bill to power the entire state with 100% clean energy by 2050. If passed, Wisconsin would join three neighboring states already leading the clean energy revolution.
Canada is positioned to attract up to $200 billion in clean power investment as hundreds of industry leaders gathered to unlock the next wave of renewable energy projects. The capital is ready to move once approval and construction barriers are cleared.
Saudi Arabia is transforming its energy future with a massive solar expansion that will create $145 billion in clean energy infrastructure by 2034. The Kingdom has already installed 10.2 gigawatts across 14 solar plants and is building some of the world's largest renewable energy projects.
Three Indian entrepreneurs just launched LNK Energy with a bold $1.2 billion investment plan to build solar manufacturing and green hydrogen capacity over five years. The platform starts with a massive 6 GW solar factory in Maharashtra and aims to help India achieve energy independence while fighting climate change.
A Japanese researcher has cracked a major barrier in renewable energy by designing a gyroscopic device that efficiently captures ocean wave power across changing conditions. The breakthrough could finally unlock one of Earth's most abundant clean energy sources.
Global renewable energy capacity soared by 692 gigawatts in 2025, reaching a record 5,149 GW as countries turn to clean power amid energy security concerns. Solar and wind energy drove 97% of the growth, proving the world can expand green energy even during uncertain times.
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