The kingdom is trying to juggle its still-vital petroleum industry with alternative energy sources like wind and solar as it faces pressure to lower carbon emissions.
Tag: Solar Energy
Chinese Export Surge Clouds U.S. Hopes of a Domestic Solar Boom
The decision by a Massachusetts solar company to abandon plans to build a $1.4 billion U.S. factory highlights the risks amid a flood of Chinese clean energy exports.
The U.S. Urgently Needs a Bigger Grid. Here’s a Fast Solution.
A rarely used technique to upgrade old power lines could play a big role in fixing one of the largest obstacles facing clean energy, two reports found.
King’s College Chapel, 438 Solar Panels and an Architectural Squabble in Cambridge
King’s College Chapel in Cambridge is one of several British landmarks that have installed solar panels, gratifying climate campaigners and ruffling feathers among some traditionalists.
Storing Renewable Energy, One Balloon at a Time
To decarbonize the electrical grid, companies are finding creative ways to store energy during periods of low demand.
New U.S. Solar and Electric Car Factories Face Familiar Challenge: China
Worries are growing in Washington that a flood of Chinese products could put new American investments in clean energy and high-tech factories at risk.
Europe and Asia React to U.S. Push for Tech and Clean Energy
Other governments, particularly in Europe, are trying to counter the Biden administration’s industrial policies with their own incentives.
Biden Administration, After Setbacks, Talks Up Renewable Power Gains
The administration said 15 clean energy projects were making solid progress and that it was on track to meet its goals for 2025.
Chasing Big Mergers, Oil Executives Dismiss Peak Oil Concerns
Exxon Mobil and Chevron are spending tens of billions of dollars buying oil and gas assets, betting that the International Energy Agency’s predictions of declining oil demand are wrong.
Solar Supply Chain Grows More Opaque Amid Human Rights Concerns
The global industry is cutting some ties to China, but its exposure to forced labor remains high and companies are less transparent, a new report found.