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.
Tag: Solar Energy
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.
Australia’s Opportunities and Challenges on the Path to ‘Net Zero’
Shipping sunshine? Alan Finkel’s take on the nation’s possible future as a leader in clean energy.
Biden Vetoes Legislation That Would Reinstate Tariffs on Some Solar Panels
President Biden announced a two-year pause on the tariffs last year after importers complained that the penalties would threaten broader adoption of solar energy in the United States.