Just 16% of American drivers say they are likely to buy an electric vehicle (EV) as their next car—the lowest share recorded in AAA’s annual surveys since 2019. High battery maintenance costs, […]
The hidden infrastructure risk that could derail America’s energy transition
On May 15, 2025, federal investigators disclosed that undocumented "ghost" communication modules were embedded in some Chinese-manufactured solar inverters. China produces about 70 percent of the world’s inverters, according to the International […]
“How much energy do I really have?” — The question costing storage owners millions
Every megawatt-hour matters. Grid demand spikes, prices surge, and systems are pushed to their limits. Energy storage system operators need to know how much energy they can count on and how quickly […]
In 2024, the United States produced more energy than ever before
In 2024, the United States produced a record amount of energy, according to data in our Monthly Energy Review. U.S. total energy production was more than 103 quadrillion British thermal units in […]
Renewables supply 100% of South Australia’s electricity demand for almost a third of 2024
According to the ElectraNet, wind and solar energy supplied 100% of the state’s electricity demand for at least part of the day on 299 days of the year in 2024. In addition […]
Permian or Bust? U.S. Oil Growth Has a One-Basin Problem
The Permian basin has been the chief growth driver for U.S. shale oil production. The most prolific shale basin in North America has been the focus of attention for industry players and […]
Transferability is transforming clean energy project finance, say dealmakers
Dive Brief: The tax credit transferability provision included in the Inflation Reduction Act has introduced new deal structures and is allowing clean energy developers to secure project financing faster, said speakers at […]
NERC overstates MISO reliability risks: market monitor
The North American Electric Reliability Corp. is overstating the reliability risks faced by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, according to David Patton, president of Potomac Economics, the grid operator’s market monitor. In […]
The Bomb That Will Hit The US Solar Industry & US Jobs From The “Big Beautiful Bill”
Well, I generally agree with Elon Musk on this one — the Republican budget bill in Congress is a “Big Ugly Bill,” a “disgusting abomination,” not a “Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill […]
India Bets Big on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks: 1,000 Vehicles, 10 Routes, Full-Scale by 2030
India has set its sights on rolling out more than 1,000 hydrogen-powered trucks and buses by 2030, with the first 50 vehicles expected to hit the road as early as 2025. It’s […]
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