Clean energy manufacturing

Clean energy supply chain

The clean energy metals caught in the crosshairs of US-China trade war

Gallium and germanium are key to some clean energy tech. China blocked exports of the metals to the U.S. in December, leaving the country searching for a new source.

By Maddie Stone . 11 February 2025
Energy storage

Kore Power has a new plan after canceling $1.2B battery plant in Arizona

Amid political chaos, the company ditched long-simmering efforts to build a factory from scratch. Now, it’s hunting for an existing plant where it can set up shop.

By Julian Spector . 7 February 2025
Clean energy manufacturing

US solar manufacturing is finally thriving. Will Trump derail it?

The industry can now make 50 gigawatts of panels in the U.S. Solar cell factories are coming next, but may be hindered if Trump kills a key tax credit.

By Julian Spector . 6 February 2025
Offshore wind

Trump’s offshore wind assault threatens factory jobs in GOP districts

Over 64% of manufacturing and supply-chain investment supporting the emerging industry is in Republican districts, per new data.

By Clare Fieseler . 28 January 2025
Clean energy manufacturing

The US clean energy manufacturing revolution is real

The country has made major gains in solar panel and battery cell manufacturing over the last four years, but self-sufficiency remains far away.

By Julian Spector . 7 January 2025
Energy efficiency

These high-tech windows fight climate change – and will save you money

LuxWall makes vacuum-sealed glass in a factory it opened this summer. Now it’s ramping up production after landing a federal grant and $51 million in new funding.

By Julian Spector . 4 December 2024
Clean energy manufacturing

Can clean energy manufacturing survive under Trump?

Factories are starting to make solar panels and batteries in the US. But the new administration may target the tax credits and funding programs they need.

By Julian Spector . 14 November 2024
Clean energy manufacturing

How is clean energy manufacturing playing out in swing states?

New factories are already revitalizing parts of Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, but the benefits of this onshoring will take years to fully materialize.

By Julian Spector . 4 November 2024
Clean energy manufacturing

Can energy-rich Pennsylvania chart a path toward decarbonization?

The pivotal swing state has run on coal, oil, and gas, but it's seeking a new era of economic growth from low-carbon industry and cleantech manufacturing.

By Julian Spector . 15 October 2024
Clean energy manufacturing

Michigan bets on EVs to revive its economy — and hopes jobs will follow

The swing state's Democratic leaders want to channel historic manufacturing prowess toward clean energy. Success will hinge on the November election.

By Julian Spector . 2 October 2024