Clean energy

Energy storage

Chart: The US grid battery fleet is about to double — again

America's energy storage industry is on a tear, installing batteries to store clean wind and solar and make the grid more reliable.

By Julian Spector, Maria Virginia Olano . 12 January 2024
Emissions reduction

Clean electricity is driving down US emissions

A preliminary analysis shows the buildout of renewable energy helped to curb America’s greenhouse gas emissions by 1.9% in 2023.

By Maria Gallucci . 10 January 2024
Energy storage

A huge battery has replaced Hawaii's last coal plant

Plus Power’s Kapolei battery is officially online. The pioneering project is a leading example of how to shift crucial grid functions from fossil-fueled plants to clean energy.

By Julian Spector . 10 January 2024
Fossil fuels

Chart: Coal-fired electricity may have peaked in 2023

The global energy mix is rapidly shifting away from the dirtiest fossil fuel and toward renewables, but the change is not everywhere — or fast enough.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 5 January 2024
Clean energy

Quiz: How well do you remember 2023’s clean energy news?

This year, Canary Media reported on the biggest stories in solar, geothermal, nuclear and more. Now, all your reading is about to pay off.

By Dan McCarthy . 29 December 2023
Clean energy

Six reasons to be optimistic about the energy transition

Yes, the world is hooked on fossil fuels, but Canary Media’s experts are still hopeful about the rise of clean energy. Here's why.

By Canary Staff . 28 December 2023
Clean energy

10 charts that sum up 2023's clean energy progress

The shift to clean energy is underway. These charts show how, where — and how fast — that transition is happening.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 27 December 2023
Clean energy

Canary Media's top 10 clean energy stories in 2023

These viral articles featured manufacturing, heat-pump water heaters, new nuclear fuel, CA solar drama and, via Portugal, a postcard from the future.

By Alison F. Takemura . 26 December 2023
Climatetech finance

After 2023's wild ride, climate venture capital poised for strong 2024

This year, cleantech startups tightened their spending and focused on revenue, but the latter months presaged a new year with plenty of fundraising.

By Julian Spector . 21 December 2023
Clean energy

5 lessons from Portugal’s 6-day renewables streak

The country's grid can handle 100% renewables — but what else needs to happen to go from six days of clean energy to 365?

By Julian Spector . 19 December 2023