Spain has reached a historic milestone by powering its mainland electricity grid entirely with renewable energy. On April 16, 2025, wind, solar, hydropower, and other renewable sources together supplied 100% of Spain’s mainland electricity demand. Wind energy led the mix, generating nearly 46% of total power, followed by solar at around 27% and hydropower at approximately 23%. At 11:15 a.m., electricity production from wind and solar alone exceeded national demand, a rare achievement for a large

Switzerland is pioneering a smart renewable solution by installing solar panels directly between railway tracks, transforming unused infrastructure into clean energy generators. • Specially designed removable solar panels are placed between active rail tracks. • Panels are engineered to withstand vibrations, weather, and train pressure. • Trains and maintenance vehicles can pass without disruption. • Generated electricity is fed into the local power grid or used for railway operations. • The sys

Floating photovoltaic solar power plants can be more efficient due to their contribution to water cooling. In parallel with using the water surface for electricity generation, these plants also reduce water evaporation by blocking sunlight, helping to preserve fresh drinking water. | Electronique & Electricité

Power plants are closing across the country before new sources of electricity come online, putting Americans at risk of rolling blackouts and ever-higher prices – not to mention attempts to replace firm on-demand generation with unpredictable part-time wind and solar generation. Here’s a step to make sure that won’t happen in your state. https://alec.org/model-policy/the-electric-reliability-act/ | American Legislative Exchange Council | Facebook