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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

Here’s how cleantech stacks up in three swing states

We take stock of cleantech and the election in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Latest News

Cipher Staff 5 min read

An illustration of the states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania above a ballot box where a hand is submitting a green leaf.

Wind and solar drive new U.S. tax credit market

A new clean energy tax credit market created by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act is drawing transactions in the billions, essentially freeing up dollars for the clean energy developers to invest anew in the cleantech space. Data Dives

Amena H. Saiyid 2 min read

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How innovation, coordination and compassion can help us tackle climate change

We drive economic growth without disrupting complex human and environmental systems by focusing on three key goals. Voices

Robert Murphy 3 min read

Illustration of two sets of hands holding up a globe.

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.

At two years, GOP states benefit the most from climate law

At the two-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, the nation's signature climate law, Republican-led states are benefiting most from the law's clean energy tax credits. Data Dives

Amena H. Saiyid 2 min read

Illustration with a green bar chart overlaid on top of a photo of two people standing by a large wind turbine in a field.