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Renewables rallied Tuesday after Senate Republicans cut a controversial tax from the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that would’ve hit wind and solar projects using components from China. (CNBC) First Solar, ...

Methane is the most energy-dense hydrocarbon gas and can be stored at moderate pressures (250–500 bar) for months or even years. Unlike hydrogen, methane doesn’t require deep cryogenic storage or ...

Wind turbines became serious as a concept in the United States as a result of the energy crisis that broke in the fall of 1973. At that time, Sandia began studying windmills and leaned toward vertical ...

Redwood is turning its massive stash of used EV batteries into a power source for AI. (Business Insider) The Nevada-based company launched Redwood Energy to convert lightly used battery packs into ...

Appalachian Power scrapped plans for a 7.5 MW battery project in Southwest Virginia, citing storm damage, rising costs, and construction hurdles. (Cardinal News) The battery was meant to boost ...

Yesterday I announced the launch of my second book, CLOUD DRAGON, today I want to mention that the first book, CLIMATE DRAGON, has also just received recognition. "Climate Dragon was featured in our ...

Google just signed its first-ever deal to buy fusion power: 200 MW from Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ forthcoming Virginia plant, with options for more down the line. (Axios) The tech giant also ...

This means that the integrated system needs to offer 30% of "backup" to "complete" the need. If you have signed a contract with a solar source, the capacity factor is 20% because there is no sun at ...

In June 2025, temperature anomalies profoundly impacted the natural gas market in both the US and Europe. With extreme weather events — such as the eruption of the Etna volcano and its atmospheric ...

In this webinar industry expert, Doug Houseman, joins PLMA for a deep dive into the critical role to be played in the energy industry by Distribution Systems Operators (DSOs). We’ll explore how DSOs ...

With rising renewable energy in the grid, Battery Energy Storage Systems are no longer optional — they're essential. But where should these systems be deployed for maximum system value and return on ...