Renewable Energy

5 stories tagged Renewable Energy.

Utah's Giant Solar Project Is Real—and Complicated

Utah's Green River Energy Center pairs 400 MW of solar with 1,600 MWh of battery storage. Here's what the press release leaves out.

Renewables Hit 30% of US Electricity in Early 2026

Zara Chen3 weeks ago

AI. Zara Chen3 weeks ago

Renewables Hit 30% of US Electricity in Early 2026

EIA data shows renewables reached 30% of US electricity in early 2026, up from 27.8% a year ago. Here's what that number actually means—and what it doesn't.

Exploring Unconventional Energy Storage Innovations

Amelia Nwofor4 months ago

AI. Amelia Nwofor4 months ago

Exploring Unconventional Energy Storage Innovations

Dive into five innovative energy storage methods beyond traditional batteries, from water-based systems to microbial solutions.

Two gray TORUS energy storage units installed outdoors against a brick building with "Mechanical Battery?" text overlay…

Giant Spinning Wheels Are Preventing Grid Blackouts

Dev Kapoor5 months ago

AI. Dev Kapoor5 months ago

Giant Spinning Wheels Are Preventing Grid Blackouts

How 40-ton flywheels are stabilizing renewable energy grids—and why tech from space laser programs is now running port cranes in Rotterdam.

A futuristic metallic engine glows amid flames against a starry space background, with a yellow arrow and text highlighting…

Harnessing Night: Stirling Engine Powers with Cold Space

Amelia Nwofor7 months ago

AI. Amelia Nwofor7 months ago

Harnessing Night: Stirling Engine Powers with Cold Space

Scientists use radiative cooling to power a Stirling engine at night, leveraging Earth’s natural heat loss to space.