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An illustration of a notebook with the words — What one reporter learned about space-based solar power
Anca Gurzu shares what drew her to writing about space-based solar power: "progress is happening in an area once confined to science fiction storytelling. I was curious to learn how it would all work and what challenges these projects would face." Reporter's Notebook
Anca Gurzu 2 min read

An illustration that shows a line graph with a sudden steep upward curve. Underneath the curve are giant battery systems. To the left of the curve, three battery symbols represent a battery charging. — Very big batteries are coming to a grid near you
Large batteries are rapidly connecting to the power grid in the United States as costs fall and the need to store electricity soars. Data Dives
Bill Spindle < 1

An illustration of the Earth on the left and the Sun on the right, with a robot arm holding up a satellite in between both. — How to get solar power from space
A step-by-step breakdown that involves 60,000 layers of power modules the size of coffee tables tens of thousands of miles away from Earth. Explainers
Anca Gurzu 5 min read

An illustration of an astronaut of a ladder up into space from the surface of Earth, holding up a solar panel to get the rays of the sun. The solar panel is plugged into a plug on the surface of Earth. — Space solar inspires hope and skepticism as it inches closer to reality
The idea of powering the planet with energy from space is revolutionary and intriguing. Until recently, it seemed unfeasible. Latest News
Anca Gurzu 5 min read

Charting Texas’ road to becoming a renewable energy powerhouse

Texas may be known for its love of fossil fuels, but that hasn’t gotten in the way of a renewable energy boom in the state. Wind, solar and batteries are all drastically changing the energy mix in the state’s electricity system. Data Dives

Bill Spindle 2 min read

A bar chart superimposed on top of an illustration of a wind turbine and a solar panel.

Mapping clean energy on the highway

The very same roads that have fueled our car culture, and carbon emissions, could ultimately play a vital role powering our national grid with clean energy. Voices

Allie Kelly & Pat Cummens 3 min read

An aerial view of a highway with solar panels next to it, with a map of the highway intersection superimposed on top of it.

How investors can help solve AI’s energy problem

The road forward for artificial intelligence hinges on solving climate and energy challenges, so it is imperative investors back the entrepreneurs hard at work building sustainable solutions. Voices

Ben Hemani 3 min read

An illustration with a green background, electricity warning signs in yellow, a human hand extending a wad of cash and a robotic hand reaching to take the cash.

Energy storage on the rise as world bets on wind and solar

Global energy storage capacity will grow more than 600% over current levels by 2033, supporting the continued steep rise of wind and solar power. Data Dives

Anca Gurzu < 1

An illustration with an area line chart in the foreground and battery storage units and a wind turbine in the background.

Renewed interest in nuclear energy bolsters uranium prices

The price per pound of uranium has more than tripled over the past four years as interest in nuclear power has grown. Data Dives

Cat Clifford 2 min read

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