A new study from Stanford University highlights Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) as a transformative solution for global clean energy demands, particularly for power-intensive AI data centers. Unlike traditional geothermal power limited to volcanic regions, EGS can be implemented almost anywhere by drilling 3 to 8 kilometers deep. The research suggests ...

Chinese battery giant CATL is expanding its sodium-ion battery technology, branded as Naxtra, from commercial vehicles into the passenger car market. The company is launching a public winter testing program featuring vehicles from manufacturers like Changan Oshan, GAC, and JAC. These advanced batteries are specifically engineered to maintain performance in ...

As severe winter weather increasingly threatens the stability of the electrical grid, rural homeowners are reevaluating their energy independence strategies. Unlike suburban areas where outages are typically resolved within hours, rural communities often face multi-day blackouts as utility crews prioritize high-density urban centers. To combat these prolonged disruptions, residents are ...

The United States solar manufacturing sector enters 2026 in a transitional phase, balancing significant domestic production growth with complex regulatory challenges. While the nation has successfully reshored the entire supply chain—from polysilicon to solar module assembly—for the first time in over a decade, critical bottlenecks remain in solar cell and ...

The world’s largest battery-electric ship, Hull 096, has officially commenced harbor trials on the River Derwent in Tasmania. Developed by Incat Tasmania for South American operator Buquebus, the 130-meter vessel marks a historic milestone as the first ship of its scale to operate entirely on battery-electric propulsion. Featuring a massive ...

A recent analysis by the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association has found that solar energy installations occupy a negligible fraction of the state's agricultural land, despite rising political opposition. The report clarifies that solar fields cover less than 0.33% of North Carolina’s 4.45 million hectares of farmland. While critics argue ...

Boston-based startup Electrified Thermal Solutions has unveiled its first commercial-scale thermal battery, a technology designed to decarbonize heavy industrial processes. The Joule Hive system utilizes metal-oxide firebricks to store renewable energy as heat, reaching temperatures up to 1,800 degrees Celsius. By tapping into off-peak wind and solar power, the system ...

The European Union’s battery storage sector achieved a historic milestone in 2025, adding a record 27.1 GWh of new capacity. This 45% annual surge pushed total operational storage to 77.3 GWh, marking a significant shift as utility-scale projects overtook residential installations for the first time. Despite this momentum, industry experts ...

A recent survey conducted by the Solar and Fire Education (SAFE) program reveals that over 98% of firefighters recommend microinverter-based rooftop solar systems for residential installations. Led by retired fire captain Richard Birt, the initiative highlights how an all-AC architecture significantly enhances safety during emergency operations. By converting power at ...