15 h. ago States scramble to complete renewable energy projects before tax credits expire

The abrupt termination of tax credits for clean energy projects is perhaps the most drastic blow that President Donald Trump has struck in his campaign against wind and solar electricity.

Politics

32 h. ago Surprisingly diverse innovations led to dramatically cheaper solar panels

New research can identify opportunities to drive down the cost of renewable energy systems, batteries, and many other technologies.

Politics

34 h. ago As Trump Curbs Wind Farms, Orsted Plans $9.4 Billion Share Offering

Shares of the Danish renewable energy developer tumbled after it said it would issue more stock to raise funds instead of divesting a stake in a wind farm off the U.S. coast.

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6 d. ago Clean energy is here, but getting it to electric vehicles is not

Even if enough renewable energy is available, simply switching from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles (EVs) won't be enough to fight climate change—unless the U.S. also upgrades its transmission grid, a new Northwestern University study finds.

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8 d. ago Agrivoltaics addresses the needs for both clean electricity production and land use for food

As countries race to expand renewable energy infrastructure, balancing clean electricity production with land use for food remains a pressing challenge, especially in Japan, where mountainous terrain limits space. A recent study led by researchers from the University of Tokyo explores a promising solution: integrating solar panels with traditional rice farming in a practice known as agrivoltaics.

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3 w. ago New solar cell coating maintains high efficiency despite summer humidity

As the global demand for renewable energy grows, solar cells continue to gain attention as a key clean energy source. Among them, solution-processed solar cells offer advantages such as low cost and scalability, as they can be manufactured by simply coating and drying ink-like materials over large surfaces.

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3 w. ago Trump Interior Department moves to dismantle 'regulatory favoritism' for wind, solar projects

The Department of Interior is implementing enhanced oversight for wind and solar projects, aiming to end "favoritism" of renewable energy projects compared to oil and gas.

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3 w. ago Divert, Inc. and United States Cold Storage Collaborate to Transform Food That Can’t Be Sold or Donated into Renewable Energy

Divert, Inc. and United States Cold Storage Collaborate to Transform Food That Can’t Be Sold or Donated into Renewable Energy  Business Wire

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4 w. ago Power prices are expected to soar under new tax cut and spending law

In states without policies to drive renewable energy, power prices could surge as federal tax incentives for clean energy disappear, according to Energy Innovation, a think tank.

Economics