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Norway just crossed 1 gigawatt of solar power capacity, marking solar's permanent place in a country that already gets 90% of its electricity from hydropower. The pairing creates a natural climate-proof backup system that makes Norway's power grid more secure during dry years.
India just crossed a major clean energy milestone: solar and wind together generated over 100 gigawatts in July, powering a record 20% of the nation's electricity. On the best day, renewables supplied nearly half the country's power.
For the first time, solar energy now provides more power capacity than wind in America, marking a major shift in how the country generates clean electricity. This milestone comes as the nation crosses 370 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity, enough to power millions of homes with cleaner air.
India's solar energy generation soared to a record 20,899 million units in April 2026, accounting for over 71% of the country's renewable electricity. The milestone marks a turning point in the world's most populous nation's clean energy journey.
India just installed 2.7 gigawatts of solar capacity in three months, enough to power millions of homes and marking 170% growth from last year. The clean energy boom is giving businesses cheaper power while fighting climate change.
Texas is about to flip the script on energy. For the first time ever, solar panels across the state will generate more electricity than coal plants in 2026.
Chile's solar farms powered three-quarters of the nation's electricity at peak times in March, marking a major milestone in the country's clean energy transformation. The South American nation now generates nearly two-thirds of its power from renewable sources.
India just powered through its highest-ever electricity demand without a single blackout, with solar energy providing more than one-fifth of the load. The milestone proves clean energy can handle massive power needs while the country keeps exporting electricity to neighbors.
India just achieved a milestone in clean energy that's reshaping its power grid and bringing the country closer to its ambitious climate goals. Record-breaking renewable generation is helping the nation reduce its reliance on fossil fuels faster than expected.
India just crossed 150 gigawatts of solar power capacity, adding a record-breaking 45 GW in a single year. The milestone puts the country third globally and shows clean energy momentum is accelerating.
India just installed enough renewable energy to power millions of homes, achieving the highest clean energy growth in its history. The milestone puts the nation five years ahead of its climate goals.
For the first time ever, more than half of the United Kingdom's electricity came from renewable sources in 2025. Wind and solar power led the charge in this historic milestone for clean energy.
