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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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Batteries
Chart: Surprise — batteries got cheaper again last year
The steady downward march of lithium-ion battery prices is one of the key stories of the energy transition. The trend continued last year.By Dan McCarthy .
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