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Marine transport

Is solar the future of boating? This engineer turned boat-builder says yes

David Borton is on a mission to make solar-electric boats mainstream. The Solaris, the first-ever Coast Guard–approved solar boat, offers a window into his vision.

By Dan McCarthy . 5 December 2023
Nuclear

20-plus countries pledge to triple the world's nuclear energy by 2050

At COP28, many major players are banding together to plan a big ramp-up of nuclear power. But without China's help, is the target realistic?

By Eric Wesoff . 5 December 2023
Batteries

Chart: Lithium-ion battery prices are falling again

Covid disruptions broke what seemed like an inexorable trend of annual battery price declines. But this year, average pack prices fell 14% to a new record low.

By Julian Spector, Dan McCarthy . 8 December 2023
Guest essay

Biden admin's long-awaited hydrogen rules are here — and on the right track

The proposal for clean hydrogen tax credits is built on “three pillars” that will ensure hydrogen actually fights climate change instead of making it worse.

By Jesse D. Jenkins . 22 December 2023
Solar

Innovative solar tracker startup Sunfolding has folded

Sources say the 11-year-old startup is winding down after struggling to gain a foothold in the multibillion-dollar solar tracker market.

By Eric Wesoff . 8 December 2023
Podcast

Making sense of advanced nuclear's stumbles

What's behind the recent troubles for nuclear startups? And can global nuclear capacity actually triple by 2050?

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By Stephen Lacey . 53 min . 12 December 2023
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: A chat with Suzanne Leta, head of policy and strategy at SunPower

Plus, climatetech career moves at Origami Solar, NextEra Energy Resources, Vineyard Offshore, Fermata Energy and more.

By Maria Virginia Olano, Eric Wesoff . 14 December 2023
Solar

Chart: The US installed more solar in 2023 than ever before

The industry saw 55% growth over 2022, according to forecasts — but headwinds threaten to temper the momentum in the years ahead.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 15 December 2023
Transmission

The clean energy backlog barely budged this year. What’s the way forward?

It takes way too long to connect new solar, wind and batteries to the grid. Policy fixes are needed, but they move slowly — in the meantime, new tech could help.

By Jeff St. John . 18 December 2023
Clean energy manufacturing

Clean energy factories, thermal storage get boost from new tax credits

The IRS just released rules on incentives for clean energy manufacturers that make stuff in the U.S. Long-duration storage and thermal batteries could benefit the most.

By Julian Spector . 15 December 2023