Wind energy infrastructure doesn’t produce power if the air isn’t moving, and solar doesn’t generate power if the sun’s not out. But that doesn’t mean that either source of energy is "worthless" ...

Is solar power going to take over the world? The past few years have seen a frankly astounding acceleration in the rate of its deployment, with total generation capacity doubling between 2022 and 2024 ...

Aaron Wallin installed a large solar array on the roof of his Hampton home. He's still connected to the grid as a backup, but it generates enough electricity to power his whole house. Whether you’re ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Bill McKibben isn’t known for his rosy outlook on climate change. Back in 1989, he ...

When an early warning system designed to alert operators across Europe about disturbances on the grid was rolled out a decade ago, the predominant color showing on the on-screen maps was green. Safe ...

Across cities and suburbs, a quiet energy revolution is unfolding. Instead of large rooftop arrays installed by contractors, a growing number of households are experimenting with small, plug-in solar ...