Tesla Abandons Solar Roof, Pivots to Conventional Panels
The company's once-heralded solar roof falls short of Musk's 2020 goal of 1,000 roofs per week, prompting a shift.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
Roanoke Schools Turn to Solar Microgrids for Storm Resilience
A Virginia district is putting solar and battery systems in schools to keep essential facilities running as climate-driven extreme weather raises risks.
Iowa's Duane Arnold nuclear plant gets $1.9B federal loan for restart
The federal loan marks the third attempt to revive a shuttered U.S. nuclear plant, signaling growing government support for nuclear power.
China's Solar Capacity Passes Coal, but Electricity Output Lags
China has more installed solar capacity than coal, yet coal still supplies far more power, exposing the limits of capacity-based comparisons.
European Crops Hit by Summer Heat and Drought
A Carbon Brief analysis uses six charts to show how extreme summer heat and drought have damaged crops across Europe.
UK solar power sets new record in summer 2026
The record generation underscores solar's growing role in the UK's electricity mix during hot weather.
Solar-Plus-Storage Projects Draw Rising Global Investment
Investors around the world are increasingly backing co-located solar and battery projects, signaling the pairing's growing economic appeal.
New York Bets on Nuclear to Fill Its Clean-Energy Gap
The state, after losing its largest carbon-free power source, is turning to nuclear to meet ambitious climate targets.
Pro-Clean Energy Super PAC Targets Democratic Governor McKee
A super PAC that has fought Republican clean-energy opponents is now targeting Rhode Island's Democratic governor, signaling a party-agnostic approach.
Where Balcony Solar Stands Across US States
A Canary Media analysis maps the uneven regulatory landscape for plug-in balcony solar kits across U.S. states.
New transmission line aims to link three U.S. grids across time zones
A first-of-its-kind power line proposed by Grid United could connect three regional grids, easing renewable energy sharing across the country.
North Dakota's wind boom faces rural pushback
A Canary Media report examines why a state that profits from wind power is becoming hostile to it.
US Grid Battery Installations Hit Record in Latest Quarter
A record quarter for US grid batteries signals that energy storage is becoming a mainstream grid resource as costs fall.
Fervo-Google deal boosts next-gen geothermal to 400 MW
The largest corporate purchase of enhanced geothermal power signals commercial momentum for a technology still seeking scale.
States Sue Over Trump's $4B Offshore Wind Lease Buyouts
The administration's payments to developers to abandon offshore wind leases have triggered legal challenges from coastal states.
California Cuts Funding for Its Largest Virtual Power Plant
The state's final budget omits new money for the Demand Side Grid Support program, leaving its future in doubt.
Virginia launches first state bulk-buy program for rooftop solar
The program aims to lower installation costs by aggregating demand across households.
Gary's long outage shows why Solar for All mattered
The cancellation of Solar for All leaves low-income residents like those in Gary without backup power during climate-driven outages.