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Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum is inviting private companies to invest in over 7.5GW of wind and solar projects after years of restricted access. The move is bringing banks, developers, and global investors rushing back to Mexico's energy market.
Scientists at Case Western Reserve University just solved one of renewable energy's biggest problems: how to safely store massive amounts of wind and solar power. Their new battery electrolytes could make grid-scale energy storage both safer and more practical.
Rural Kansas counties are positioning themselves as renewable energy hubs to capture billions in economic growth as U.S. energy demands surge 25% by 2030. Wind and solar farms could rescue struggling rural economies, but local skepticism is putting promising projects on hold.
A new 22-foot tiny house proves sustainable living can be cozy and practical. The Chillhouse uses wind and solar power to create a fully self-sufficient home for two.
China's top renewable energy region is building power plants that flip the script on coal, using it only to back up wind and solar instead of as the main energy source. The two desert plants will power major cities with mostly green energy.
One of the world's biggest energy companies is betting billions on Australia's green future. Octopus Australia just announced plans to pour $14.2 billion into renewable energy projects over the next five years.
A Swedish company is building a $1 billion textile recycling facility in Vietnam that will run entirely on renewable energy, creating a model for sustainable manufacturing. The province of Gia Lai is helping secure direct access to wind and solar power to make it happen. ##
The UK's Royal Navy is trialing tiny robotic sailboats that harness wind and solar power for ocean surveillance. The eco-friendly fleet could transform how navies monitor vast stretches of sea without burning fossil fuels.
The world's pipeline of wind and solar projects reached an all-time high of 4.9 terawatts in 2025, driven by massive growth in India and China. While emerging economies race ahead with clean energy, wealthy nations lag behind despite climate promises.
The United Kingdom just locked in enough renewable energy to power millions of homes, awarding contracts to a record 6.2 gigawatts of wind and solar projects. This marks the country's biggest onshore clean energy auction ever.
Native American tribes are partnering to build wind and solar farms they'll own outright, creating clean energy jobs and long-term income while powering the next generation of data centers. The projects combine cutting-edge turbine technology with federal incentives designed to support tribal sovereignty.
Canadian scientists created a breakthrough molecule that stores renewable energy for months with almost zero loss, solving one of clean energy's biggest problems. The discovery could finally make wind and solar power reliable year-round.
A new startup uses AI to forecast equipment failures at wind and solar farms before they happen, potentially saving millions in repair costs. The technology could make renewable energy more reliable and affordable.
China just completed the world's largest single-year energy expansion, pouring nearly $500 billion into new power systems in 2025. Wind and solar now make up half of the country's total electricity capacity for the first time ever.
Europe just hit a clean energy milestone that seemed impossible a decade ago. Wind and solar power generated more electricity than coal and gas combined in 2025, with Greece leading the solar charge.
Clean energy just hit a major milestone in Europe. For the first time ever, wind and solar power generated more electricity than fossil fuels across the entire EU, with Greece leading the solar revolution.
Despite political pushback, renewable energy shattered records in 2025 as wind and solar generated more electricity than coal and gas across Europe for the first time ever. Global solar growth helped freeze fossil fuel expansion worldwide, proving clean energy's unstoppable momentum.
While politicians clash over wind and solar power, one renewable energy source is winning fans on both sides of the aisle. Geothermal heating and cooling systems are proving they work, saving money while keeping America's buildings comfortable year-round.
While Democrats and Republicans clash over wind and solar power, they're united on geothermal heating and cooling. This Earth-powered technology keeps energy costs steady even when natural gas prices soar 60 percent.
Europe's renewable energy sector now employs 1.8 million people as wind and solar power officially surpass fossil fuels for electricity generation. The shift represents a major milestone in the clean energy transition, with job growth far outpacing traditional industries.
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