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Clean energy
As Europe uses more renewable energy, U.S. lags behind
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
Jan 28, 2025
Meanwhile, China is outpacing everyone when it comes to building new solar and wind energy projects.
Energy transition progress report: We're 10% of the way there
Aug 16, 2024
So what will it take for the other 90%? A lot of sweeping physical transformation.
To put more renewable power to use, utilities are doubling down on battery storage
by
Henry Epp
Jan 16, 2024
Giant batteries can extend the reach of wind and solar power — which accounted for 22% of electricity generated last year, the EIA says.
Some African countries are benefiting from EU members' search for new energy sources
Jul 19, 2022
South Africa has seen a boom in coal exports. But critics say European countries shouldn't keep feeding their coal habit.
Sustainable fuel for planes is closer than you may think
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 17, 2022
Still, it will take greater regulation to popularize its use. "Voluntary goals don't work," one expert told us.
Grid operators struggle with volume of connection requests from renewables
Feb 7, 2022
The number of proposed solar projects has spiked as costs have declined, but the transmission system can't accommodate them.
One year in, Biden's clean energy and climate agenda are in the balance
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 19, 2022
The bipartisan infrastructure bill’s passage was a win for the administration’s climate agenda, but many think Biden's commitment to climate policy lies at the feet of the Build Back Better bill.
For public good, not for profit.
Maine judge quashes Hydro-Quebec power line plan for now
by
Lily Jamali
Dec 17, 2021
The transmission line, in the works for years, would start in Quebec and bring hydro power through Maine to Massachusetts.
Oil supply may finally catch up with demand. But what about emissions?
by
Andy Uhler
Dec 14, 2021
There's a disconnect between the ongoing demand for fossil fuels and White House messaging about reaching net-zero emissions.
The first great shock of the energy transition
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Nov 4, 2021
Vijay Vaitheeswaran, editor at The Economist, on what energy shortages and rising fuel prices mean for the transition to clean energy.