Articles

Wind

The world is embracing offshore wind — even as the US retreats

Over 9 GW of new offshore wind projects came online last year. The sector is set to grow even more as nations in Europe and Asia seek out domestic clean power.

By Maria Gallucci . 21 April 2026
Climatetech finance

Fervo Energy unveils new power plant details in IPO filing

The next-generation geothermal startup has over 3.6 GW of projects in its pipeline. Fervo is going public as the country clamors for clean, around-the-clock power.

By Dan McCarthy . 20 April 2026
Solar

Are long-promised solar perovskites finally hitting mass production?

Tandem PV has built an automated factory line in California to produce glass coated with materials that it says can improve solar panel efficiency by one-third.

By Julian Spector . 20 April 2026
Geothermal

Tiny North Carolina town takes a big step toward geothermal energy

Seed funding will help the rural town of Enfield in its quest to heat and cool homes without fossil fuels while drastically lowering residents’ energy costs.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 20 April 2026
Virtual power plants

As utility costs rise, can ‘background’ smart thermostats offer relief?

Millions of smart thermostats auto-adjust temperatures to cut power bills or prioritize clean energy. Some utilities are mulling how that tech can help the grid, too.

By Jeff St. John . 20 April 2026
Batteries

Battery recycling still isn’t easy. Just ask Ascend Elements.

The startup’s recent bankruptcy filing speaks to the larger headwinds facing American battery recyclers as automakers scale back EV plans.

By Julian Spector, Kathryn Krawczyk . 17 April 2026
Solar

What to know before you get balcony solar

States are starting to embrace plug-and-play solar. Get up to speed on the cost, payback, and safety bona fides of the systems before they hit shelves near you.

By Alison F. Takemura . 17 April 2026
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
Batteries

Big grid batteries are finally on a roll in New England

The region's largest battery yet recently came online in Massachusetts, where state climate policies aimed at cleaning up the grid are boosting the tech.

By Julian Spector . 16 April 2026
Food and farms

Federal policy on biofuels goes from bad to worse under Trump

The administration’s lavish biofuel subsidies for farmers are bad for consumers and the planet, but the problem goes way beyond his administration.

By Michael Grunwald . 16 April 2026