Finland has been ranked as the world's happiest country for the ninth year in a row and has also achieved a significant decline in greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the power sector. The country has seen a nearly 80% reduction in emissions from electricity generation between 2016 and 2025, with structural changes such as the phaseout of fossil-fueled electricity generation and increased use of nuclear and wind power leading to a nearly 95% carbon-neutral electricity mix. Finland has ended Russian gas imports, expanded its nuclear and wind power capacity, and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. The enactment of the Climate Change Act in 2022, the opening of Europe's largest nuclear reactor, increased wind generation, and the closure of the last active coal plant in 2025 have all contributed to significant emission declines, making Finland a global example of effective decarbonization despite a growing economy and population.
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Black-Led Climate Actions – Featuring The Solutions Project Grantees
The Solutions Project, a nonprofit foundation practicing Solidarity Philanthropy, funds grassroots climate organizations led by women and people of color, such as New Alpha Community Development Corporation and West Street Recovery. These groups focus on climate resilience projects, repair homes damaged by flooding, and lobby for improvements to drainage systems. Urban Tilth, PUSH Buffalo, Sustainable Square Mile, and Soulardarity are also working towards a more sustainable future by transforming vacant land into green space, training workers in green energy construction, creating conservation-focused villages, and installing solar-powered streetlights for community safety and empowerment. Solar street lighting not only extends business hours and contributes to economic development but also reduces environmental impacts by decreasing reliance on fossil fuels, empowering communities to take control of their energy needs and fostering environmental responsibility.
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Premier Energies begins trial production at 5.6GW solar facility
Premier Energies has expanded their solar module manufacturing capacity to 11.1GW with a new facility in Telangana, India, featuring advanced technology and employing 2,000 people. The company's use of TOPCon technology and zero busbar architecture aligns with India's renewable energy goals and supports the growth of the country's solar manufacturing sector. In addition to domestic projects, Premier Energies has secured contracts to supply solar power systems in Benin, West Africa, contributing to the government's initiative to increase access to clean energy. This development highlights the company's commitment to sustainable solutions and the global transition towards renewable energy sources.
https://www.power-technology.com/news/premier-energies-trial-production-solar/
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Here’s How Environmental Leadership Protects Californians from Prices Spikes and Greedy Polluters
California's strong climate policies, such as Cap and Invest, have made the state more resilient to global price shocks impacting gas prices. By regulating vehicles more stringently than the federal government, California has seen a reduction in toxic air pollution, heat-trapping emissions, and gasoline demand. The state's progress in increasing clean electricity usage has contributed to a 15% drop in gasoline demand since 2005, resulting in significant savings. Continuing ambitious climate and clean energy policies, along with updates to programs like Cap and Invest, are crucial for protecting Californians' wallets and health while advancing climate solutions and making the state more resilient to global events.
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TerraSpark, Dcubed to test space solar on SpaceX 2027 mission
Luxembourg's TerraSpark, with €5.4 million in funding, plans to conduct its first space-to-earth power transmission in 2028 using radio frequency-based wireless energy transmission. The company, led by former ESA Solaris program lead Sanjay Vijendran, aims to commercialize this technology by building scalable and reliable systems. TerraSpark will join Germany's Dcubed in 2027 to showcase in-space power generation and transmission capabilities, with a focus on advancing climate solutions through innovative energy technologies.
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Grid batteries reach stunning new peak of 44 pct of evening demand in world’s fourth biggest economy
California and Australia are experiencing significant growth in grid-scale battery storage, with California reaching a new peak of 44% of evening demand and Australia's South Australia reaching 30%. The rapid rollout of battery storage in California over the last five years has allowed for a reduction in reliance on gas and the ability to supply a significant share of demand throughout the evening. With a total capacity of over 17 GW in California, grid-scale batteries are proving to be a key solution in transitioning towards a more sustainable energy system.
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Pushing perovskite solar cells to the ultimate thickness limit
Researchers in Singapore have developed ultrathin perovskite solar cells with absorber layers as thin as 10 nm, achieving high transparency and stable efficiencies up to 12%. These cells offer scalable, design-flexible photovoltaics suitable for seamless integration into buildings, balancing optical transparency with electrical performance without sacrificing scalability or manufacturability. The study showed that the cells achieved power conversion efficiencies of 7%, 11%, and 12% with absorbers of 10 nm, 30 nm, and 60 nm respectively, maintaining their performance even in low-illumination conditions. Perovskite materials in buildings can generate electricity without changing their appearance, aiding in the growth of distributed renewables, with tunable optical properties and the ability to be manufactured on a large scale, potentially leading to further improvements in light-utilization efficiency in the built environment.
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Adani Green commissions 951 MW solar, hybrid capacity in India
Adani Green Energy Ltd. has recently commissioned 951 MW of solar and hybrid capacity in western India, specifically in Baiya, Rajasthan and Khavda, Gujarat. With 926 MW of solar and 25 MW of hybrid projects now operational, AGEL's total renewable generation capacity has reached 18,933.3 MW. These new projects have begun commercial operations and power generation as of March 30, 2026, contributing significantly to India's renewable energy goals and the fight against climate change.
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The US Is Sitting On 161 Gigawatts Of Wind Farm Capacity
Repowering older wind farms in the US with new, more efficient turbines could add an additional 161 gigawatts in capacity without requiring additional land. This process involves replacing outdated equipment with new rotors, blades, and taller turbine towers to increase capacity, reduce operating expenses, neighbor complaints, and wildlife impacts, while freeing up land for other purposes. Wind repowering is highlighted as a key strategy to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy in the United States, with the potential to more than double the capacity of existing wind farms by 2024. The importance of repowering projects in addressing societal factors, regulation, and development principles is noted, emphasizing the need for a negotiated process between communities and developers to unlock the full potential of wind energy. Trump's policies are mentioned but wind energy continues to grow and play a key role in the nation's energy mix, with utility-scale solar and storage leading the way in capacity additions for 2026.
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Peak load tipped to double as industries flock to Australia’s world-first 100 pct renewables grid
South Australia is experiencing a surge in electricity demand due to the growth of industries attracted by its high level of renewables. With around 75% of its electricity already sourced from wind and solar, the state aims to achieve 100% "net" renewables by next year. To support this expansion and accommodate increased load from industries like mining and data centers, ElectraNet predicts the need for new transmission lines. Projects such as the south-east transmission line and the proposed Northern Transmission project are crucial in connecting new generation and storage to existing customer demand, supporting electrification, and facilitating industrial expansion. Giles Parkinson emphasizes the importance of these initiatives in enabling clean energy growth in South Australia.