Clean energy

Clean energy

Chart: New solar and storage set to crush fossil gas deployments in the US

The market has spoken — and it says the energy transition is already well underway.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 1 April 2022
Podcast

The 'inevitable industries' that will decarbonize the world

Low-cost, high-capacity clean energy is opening the door for a broader set of deep-decarbonization solutions.

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30 March 2022
Podcast

Mineral security and implications for the energy transition

Clean-energy advocates must reckon with the thorny issue of responsibly securing metals and minerals.

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By Julia Pyper . 41 min . 24 March 2022
Electrification

Span raises $90M to make smart panels the gateway to home electrification

Tesla alum's startup sets sights on expanding markets for orchestrating solar, batteries, EVs and electric appliances.

By Jeff St. John . 22 March 2022
Policy & regulation

FERC Order 2222: Experts offer cheers and jeers for first round of filings

U.S. grid operators have to open up their energy markets to distributed energy. Here's what's good, bad and downright ugly in their initial plans.

By Jeff St. John . 14 March 2022
Fun stuff

This Twitter bot showcases Ireland’s role as a leader in renewable energy

While others were perfecting sourdough bread recipes under pandemic lockdown, one couple created a useful energy tracking tool.

By Mike Munsell . 11 March 2022
Ocean energy

Can shore-based wave power unlock clean, affordable ocean energy?

Israeli startup Eco Wave Power says its tech steers clear of the pitfalls that have sunk previous efforts.

By Julian Spector . 10 March 2022
Solar

Erthos rakes in $17M to install solar panels directly on the ground

The startup says its down-to-earth approach can cut the cost of solar farms by 20%.

By Eric Wesoff . 4 March 2022
Climatetech finance

Investors poured more than half a billion into solar software in the last week alone

Aurora Solar, Complete Solar and Palmetto now have plenty of capital to scale their "capital-light" models.

By Julian Spector . 1 March 2022
Fossil fuels

How fast can Europe wean itself off Russian gas?

Heat pumps and clean energy can improve Europe's energy security while aiding climate goals.

By Jeff St. John . 1 March 2022