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Clean energy manufacturing

China exports a ton of cleantech — and the world is poised to want more

The nation’s battery and EV exports in particular have grown in recent years. Now, the Middle East war could spur even more demand for Chinese clean-energy tech.

By Dan McCarthy . 17 April 2026
Clean energy

In a first, renewables beat natural gas on US grid last month

It’s just one month, but it’s a sign of where the U.S. is headed as renewable energy — namely solar — surges onto the grid.

By Dan McCarthy . 10 April 2026
Clean energy

Iran war could spur Europe to double down on renewables — again

The Mideast conflict is plunging the European Union into yet another energy crisis. EU officials are once again embracing solar and wind as a result.

By Dan McCarthy . 3 April 2026
Clean energy

The world built more solar and wind than ever in 2025

Growth is the name of the game for renewables as countries scramble for much-needed electricity and the tech gets cheaper.

By Ysabelle Kempe . 27 March 2026
Clean energy manufacturing

Where in the world is clean energy technology made?

China continues to make the vast majority of the world’s solar, batteries, wind, and EV technology, both for its own needs and for export overseas.

By Dan McCarthy . 20 March 2026
Batteries

Which states have the most grid batteries?

California and Texas continue to lead the way on utility-scale storage, but the sector is growing rapidly in Arizona thanks to the state’s abundant solar.

By Dan McCarthy . 13 March 2026
Liquefied natural gas

Why US LNG firms stand to profit from Iran war fallout

Countries may tap into America’s booming liquefied natural gas exports as Middle Eastern suppliers shutter. But renewables are a safer bet in the long run.

By Dan McCarthy . 6 March 2026
Clean energy

Chart: US to overwhelmingly build clean power in 2026

A federal agency says solar, battery, and wind additions will vastly outpace new gas facilities in what’s set to be a record year for power plant construction.

By Julian Spector . 27 February 2026
Batteries

Chart: Grid battery installations soared to a new high in 2025

The U.S. energy-storage sector has grown rapidly over the last few years as solar has expanded, costs have declined, and electricity demand has soared.

By Dan McCarthy . 20 February 2026
Clean energy

Chart: The energy transition attracted record investment in 2025

Investors around the world spent $2.3 trillion on renewables, batteries, power grids, EVs, and more. Meanwhile, investment in fossil fuel supply dropped.

By Ysabelle Kempe . 13 February 2026