energy
Harnessing the Night Sky to Generate Electricity Can Complement Solar, Scientists Say
What if we could generate power from the Sun during the day, and the dark sky at night? Scientists are getting closer to making this reality.
Majority of U.S. Power Grid at Risk of Failure This Summer, Report Warns
The Midwest is at "high risk of energy emergencies" and Texas and the West could see outages and shortfalls amid high heat and drought.
Scientists Create Algae-Powered AA Battery That Powers a Microprocessor
Scientists hope tiny fuel cells that use algae, light, and water to create energy could one day charge our phones, among other uses.
Renewables Met All of California's Energy Needs for the First Time Ever
The supply of renewable energy, mostly solar, briefly met the state's total demand for energy on Saturday in a landmark moment for sustainability.
Scientists Predict that Humanity Could Harness Earth's Energy by 2371
When will humans harness all Earth's available energy? In about 300 years, according to a new study.
Wind Power Surpasses Coal, Nuclear as Power Generation Source in US
For an entire day, wind power became the second-largest source of electricity in the country for the first time in recorded history.
Berkeley Is Digging a 400-ft. Hole to Reduce Emissions With Geothermal
Emissions could be reduced by 80 percent with a geothermal system that repurposes heat from devices like fridges and computers.
Company Plans to Dig World's Deepest Hole to Unleash Boundless Energy
The geothermal startup Quaise Energy has raised $63 million in funding to tap Earth’s deep subterranean power.
Germany Reconsiders Nuclear Energy In Light of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
The Russia-Ukraine War has the country reconsidering all aspects of its foreign policy.
The US Is Turning an Area Half the Size of Rhode Island Into a Wind Farm
The Biden administration’s largest offshore wind auction is happening today.
The World’s Smallest Battery Assembles Itself
Researchers have designed a dust-sized battery small enough to fit into the human body.
The Largest Lithium-Ion Battery in the World Keeps Melting
Ten battery packs melted in an energy storage facility in California, the second meltdown in five months.