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Siemens Energy Buys Tech to Bring More Solar, Wind Online
Innovation2h ago

Siemens Energy Buys Tech to Bring More Solar, Wind Online

A major energy company just made a move that could help power grids handle much more renewable energy. Siemens Energy is acquiring a specialist that helps networks manage the flood of wind and solar power coming online.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Michigan Clean Energy Could Cut Costs, Boost Local Revenue
Solutions20h ago

Michigan Clean Energy Could Cut Costs, Boost Local Revenue

Wind and solar power are bringing Michigan communities millions in new revenue while offering protection from volatile global energy markets. Battery storage technology now makes renewable energy more reliable than ever before.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
EU Saves $60B in 2025 by Ditching Fossil Fuels
Planet Wins3d ago

EU Saves $60B in 2025 by Ditching Fossil Fuels

Europe saved $60 billion last year by investing in wind and solar power instead of buying imported oil and gas. The renewable energy boom is protecting households from price spikes while cleaning up the planet.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Whale-Inspired Tech Turns Ocean Tides Into Clean Power
Innovation4d ago

Whale-Inspired Tech Turns Ocean Tides Into Clean Power

A UK startup just raised $5.6 million to harness tidal energy using fins that mimic how whales and dolphins swim. Their technology could make ocean power as affordable as wind and solar by 2028.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
Wind and Solar Beat Gas in Global Electricity First
Daily Mix4d ago

Wind and Solar Beat Gas in Global Electricity First

For the first time ever, wind and solar power generated more of the world's electricity than gas in April 2026. The milestone signals a lasting shift toward clean energy, not just a temporary reaction to current global conflicts.

Positive News2 min read
30 States Now Power Homes with Renewable Energy Laws
Solutions5d ago

30 States Now Power Homes with Renewable Energy Laws

A new book reveals how America quietly built a clean energy revolution through state laws that now help 30 states run on wind and solar. These policies transformed renewables from fringe options to some of the cheapest power available today.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Wind and Solar Set to Overtake Natural Gas by 2027
Planet Wins6d ago

Wind and Solar Set to Overtake Natural Gas by 2027

Renewable energy just hit a major milestone. Wind and solar power are on track to surpass natural gas as America's largest energy source within three years, marking a historic shift toward clean energy.

Electrek2 min read
Illinois Hits $10B in Clean Energy, Powers 306K Homes
Innovation6d ago

Illinois Hits $10B in Clean Energy, Powers 306K Homes

Illinois just crossed a massive milestone in renewable energy that's bringing cheaper, cleaner power to hundreds of thousands of homes. ComEd's $10 billion investment in wind and solar is proving that going green can actually save people money.

Google: clean energy investment2 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
Wind and Solar Beat Gas Power for First Time Ever
Planet WinsMay 23

Wind and Solar Beat Gas Power for First Time Ever

For the first time in recorded history, wind and solar power generated more electricity globally than gas-fired plants in a single month. This April milestone shows renewable energy is becoming the affordable choice when fossil fuels get expensive. ##

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Wind and Solar Beat Natural Gas for First Time in April
Planet WinsMay 23

Wind and Solar Beat Natural Gas for First Time in April

For the first time ever, wind and solar power generated more electricity than natural gas in the United States during April. This historic milestone marks a turning point in America's clean energy transition.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Wind and Solar Beat Gas Power Globally for First Time
Daily MixMay 22

Wind and Solar Beat Gas Power Globally for First Time

For the first time in history, wind and solar energy generated more electricity than gas-fired power plants worldwide in April 2025. This milestone marks a major turning point in the global shift toward clean energy.

Electrek2 min read
Wind and Solar Beat Gas Globally for First Time
Planet WinsMay 21

Wind and Solar Beat Gas Globally for First Time

For the first time ever, wind and solar power combined generated more electricity worldwide than natural gas in April. The milestone signals a fundamental shift in global energy markets toward cleaner, more sustainable power sources.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Wind and Solar Met 90% of China's New Energy Demand in 2025
Planet WinsMay 21

Wind and Solar Met 90% of China's New Energy Demand in 2025

Despite building more coal plants as backup, the world's biggest coal user met nearly all its growing energy needs with renewables last year. It's a sign that the clean energy transition is happening faster than infrastructure planning can keep up.

Mongabay2 min read
Germany Hits 53% Renewable Power, Returns as Energy Exporter
Planet WinsMay 20

Germany Hits 53% Renewable Power, Returns as Energy Exporter

Germany just powered through its cleanest winter ever, with wind and solar generating more than half the country's electricity for the first time since 2023. The surge dropped energy prices and turned the nation back into a net exporter after more than a year.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
Wind and Solar Energy Forecast to Keep Growing Nationwide
Planet WinsMay 13

Wind and Solar Energy Forecast to Keep Growing Nationwide

New forecasts show wind and solar power will continue expanding across America, bringing the country closer to clean energy goals. The renewable energy momentum shows no signs of slowing down.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
China's Mingyang Plans 8.4 GW Clean Energy Hub in Ethiopia
Planet WinsMay 12

China's Mingyang Plans 8.4 GW Clean Energy Hub in Ethiopia

Ethiopia just landed one of Africa's largest clean energy deals, with China's Mingyang Smart Energy planning an 8.4 gigawatt renewable energy project that could transform the nation into a regional power hub. The massive investment includes wind and solar farms plus green hydrogen production facilities.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Wind and Solar Beat Carbon Capture Tech for Climate Fix
SolutionsMay 5

Wind and Solar Beat Carbon Capture Tech for Climate Fix

A new study shows every dollar spent on renewable energy delivers far greater climate benefits than expensive carbon capture technology. The research offers a clear roadmap for where climate investments should go first.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read
Turkey Builds Europe's Largest Solar Farm and Battery Pipeline
Planet WinsMay 4

Turkey Builds Europe's Largest Solar Farm and Battery Pipeline

Turkey is quietly becoming Europe's renewable energy leader with a record-breaking solar facility and the continent's largest battery storage pipeline. The country now generates more wind and solar power than any nation in its region.

Euronews2 min read
Europe's Solar Power Boom Rises Amid Climate Challenges
Planet WinsApr 29

Europe's Solar Power Boom Rises Amid Climate Challenges

Wind and solar power surpassed fossil fuels in Europe for the first time in 2024, marking a historic shift toward clean energy. Despite facing record heatwaves and wildfires, the continent transformed climate pressure into renewable energy progress.

DW News2 min read

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