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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.
University of Michigan researchers are testing wave-powered generators this week on Beaver Island, where 600 residents face frequent power outages during storms. The technology could provide clean, reliable electricity to the remote community that currently depends on mainland diesel generators and vulnerable underwater cables.
A 14-story floating cylinder off Spain's coast just connected to the power grid, marking a major step toward turning ocean waves into clean electricity. After years of testing, the technology is finally proving it can survive real sea conditions and deliver power to homes.
A Washington company is solving two problems at once by building floating data centers that run entirely on wave energy. The first units will be operating offshore by August, providing clean power for AI computing without using any land or fossil fuels.
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 heat wave across northwest Europe broke temperature records and pushed solar power to meet nearly half of the UK's electricity demand. The surge in clean energy sent power prices plunging, even into negative territory in France.
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.
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.
A Caribbean island is piloting breakthrough technology that turns ocean waves into both clean electricity and fresh drinking water. The 50-megawatt project could help Barbados reach its ambitious net-zero goal by 2030.
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.
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As temperatures soar past 40°C and India hits record electricity demand, solar energy now provides nearly one-third of daytime power—easing pressure on coal plants. This marks a turning point in how the country powers through extreme heat.
Investors just bet $210 million on floating AI data centers that generate their own power from ocean waves. The bold solution tackles energy and cooling challenges facing traditional data centers on land.
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.
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.
Ireland just smashed its solar power record, with sunny skies helping renewables generate enough electricity to power over two million homes at once. The milestone shows how quickly clean energy is scaling up across the country.
The world installed a record 165 gigawatts of wind power in 2025, with China alone adding 120 GW as countries turn to homemade energy for security. Wind now powers 138 nations and is proving to be more than clean energy—it's economic independence.
Britain just greenlit a record-breaking 4.9 gigawatts of solar power, including the largest solar farm ever to win a government contract. The clean energy will power 16 million homes at half the cost of gas power.
America just set a clean energy record that's making electricity cheaper in some states. Solar and wind power supplied nearly one-fifth of the nation's electricity in 2025, with solar leading an expansion that's reshaping how we power our homes.
Chinese scientists successfully beamed 1,180 watts of power over 100 meters to multiple moving targets at once, a major step toward space-based solar energy. The breakthrough could one day power satellites, drones, and remote locations without cables or batteries.
A major clean energy developer just secured World Bank backing to deliver 2.7 gigawatts of renewable power across emerging markets. That's enough clean electricity to power millions of homes while creating thousands of jobs.
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