Renewable Energy's Health, Climate Savings Outweigh Adoption Costs: Study
The US saves more than $100 per megawatt-hour produced by wind and solar, new research reveals.
Renewable Energy Sources Fulfilled 30% of Global Demand in 2023
This puts countries like the US, Canada, and the UK on track to meet their 2035 net zero power-related carbon emissions goals.
Proposed Solar Farm Reveals Pros and Cons of Large Renewable Energy Projects
A massive solar farm planned for one Welsh community has residents concerned about local agriculture and access to nature.
How Do Solar Panels Work?
Find out how solar cells power a good portion of homes today—and how they might power virtually everything in the future.
By
Jessica Hall
'Snow Farming' Helps Ski Resorts Circumvent Unpredictable Weather
This centuries-old strategy can supplement conventional snowmaking to conserve water and energy.
Sails Reduce Cargo Ship's Fuel Consumption By Up to 12 Tons Per Day
Sometimes, moving forward requires a look back.
Spain to Test Floating, Storm-Resistant Energy Generator
Starting this June, the prototype will spend a year illustrating the pros and cons of using seawater to generate electricity.
Textured Solar Cells Could Capture 66% More Sunlight
A theoretical study out of Turkey shows that braille-like bumps would allow light to enter the cell from a wider range of directions.
What Is a Solid-State Battery? How They Work, Explained
What makes a solid-state battery different from a "regular" battery, such as the alkaline batteries in a flashlight, or the lead-acid batteries in our cars?
By
Jessica Hall
Data Centers, AI, and Cryptocurrency Will Consume 2x Electricity By 2026
That’s equivalent to adding a whole new Sweden to the world's energy grid, the International Electricity Agency says.