Better Batteries Threaten Fossil Fuel

In the battle between fossil fuels and renewable energies, fossil fuels have been winning because of their convenience. Fuel in Continue reading →

Better Batteries Solve Interuptable Renewables

Solar energy is great, but the sunshine is only available half the time. Wind power is great, but the wind Continue reading →

Coal Fades As Solar And Wind Grow

Renewable energy capacity continues to increase in the US. A confluence of influences: solar prices are down, wind is gaining Continue reading →

Preparing For Distributed Power

A sign of fundamental change. As solar and wind become more affordable, and in many places cheaper than power from centralized Continue reading →

America Is Actually Number 1 In Wind

Skip the jokes, and shelve the cynicism. The US is actually number one in wind power. People have applauded China, Continue reading →

Coal Is Risky Compared To Solar And Wind

Coal may be common, but given the choice between building a coal versus solar versus wind power facility, coal looks risky. Continue reading →

Scottish Energy Independence

Scotland could try political independence because it can be energy independent. Yes, they have access to North Sea oil and Continue reading →

Solar Perks Up

Solar energy is renewable, doesn’t require moving parts, and can be de-centralized nicely. Other options are good, but for different Continue reading →