renewable energy

A vast array of curved mirrors at the Noor Concentrated Solar Power plant near Ouarzazate, Morocco. The massive facility is part of an agressive effort to develop renewable power in Morocco.

Now blooming in the desert: Morocco’s grand dream of energy independence

Environment

Morocco is building one of the world’s largest solar power plants in the desert east of Marrakesh, using a technology that will allow it to generate electricity well past sundown. It’s part of an aggressive strategy to become energy independent.

China says it will invest another $361 dollars in renewable energy over the next four years and create 13 million new jobs in the sector, building on previous massive investments. The country already has the largest capacity of solar p

Donald Trump sees the future in coal. China sees the future in renewables. Who’s making the safer bet?

Environment
Organic flow battery

A breakthrough may make the mega flow battery commercially viable in the near future

Technology
Hillary, Jake and Barry

The Hillary Clinton campaign goes solar

Environment
Nellis Solar Power Plant

Natural gas and solar power have been growing together. Can that last?

Environment
Ship with underwater turbine

Scotland launches the world’s largest tidal power project

Environment

Humanity has been trying to harness the power of the ocean for centuries, with little success. A new venture off the northern coast of Scotland is trying to change that.

Wind turbines Denmark

One of offshore wind power’s best hopes is fading on Lake Erie

Environment

Offshore wind power has huge potential in the United States, but few wind farm projects are being approved. Now, a project on Lake Erie that once looked promising has lost federal grant money and may also be in jeopardy.Offshore wind power has huge potential in the United States, but few wind farm projects are being approved. Now, a project on Lake Erie that once looked promising has lost federal grant money and may also be in jeopardy.

Shinjuku district in Tokyo.

A Year After Fukushima, Clean Energy Still Just a Promise in Japan

Global Politics

One year after Fukushima, The government has promised a major shift toward cleaner renewable energy to help fill the gap. But as Sam Eaton reports, the country’s clean energy revolution has yet to get much traction.

German Solar Companies Face the Cost of Success

Not long ago, Germany’s solar panel industry was roaring. But today it’s a victim of its own success. The German government is cutting subsidies, and the market is being flooded with cheap imports.

Solar panel in India

Rural India Turns to Solar Power

The use of solar power in rural parts of India is growing. Small loans have made solar panels available to homes and businesses that otherwise suffer from India’s severe electricity shortage.