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Clean energy

Can clean energy break records despite Trump?

Uncertainty over federal tax credits is the only thing that could keep solar power and battery storage from having another huge year.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 14 March 2025

Energy storage

Chart: US is set to shatter grid battery records this year

In 2024, developers built energy storage at a rapid clip, adding nearly 11 GW to the grid. The industry is poised to grow even faster in 2025.

By Dan McCarthy . 7 March 2025

Batteries

Facing headwinds, Ascend shifts plans for battery recycling in Kentucky

The lithium-ion battery recycler won’t make cathode active materials at its new facility, but it will produce cathode precursors and lithium carbonate.

By Julian Spector . 5 March 2025

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Transmission

After groundbreaking bills on jobs and solar, Illinois tackles the grid

State lawmakers are pushing for more grid-enhancing tech, gigawatts of new energy storage, and the creation of a virtual power plant program.

By Kari Lydersen . 3 March 2025

Clean energy

Chart: Solar, batteries to lead US power plant construction in 2025

The country is set to build a record 63 gigawatts of new power this year as demand surges — and almost all of it will be carbon-free.

By Julian Spector . 28 February 2025

Batteries

Base Power offers Texans big backup batteries, no purchase necessary

The Austin-based startup handles everything from battery design to installation and maintenance. Then it makes money bidding the batteries into ERCOT energy markets.

By Julian Spector . 27 February 2025

Electric vehicles

Electric school buses could help power Illinois’ grid

ComEd is preparing a vehicle-to-grid pilot program in which school districts will sell power to the grid by discharging parked electric school bus batteries.

By Kari Lydersen . 26 February 2025

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Clean energy

Climatetech 'free store' opens to support hurricane-hit North Carolina

An initiative launched four months ago to distribute solar panels and batteries to Hurricane Helene victims now has a permanent home in the state.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 21 February 2025

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Energy storage

Kore Power has a new plan after canceling $1.2B battery plant in Arizona

Amid political chaos, the company ditched long-simmering efforts to build a factory from scratch. Now, it’s hunting for an existing plant where it can set up shop.

By Julian Spector . 7 February 2025

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Energy storage

Why we don't need to worry too much about the latest grid battery fire

Safety standards and industry practices have improved considerably since construction of the Moss Landing battery plant that recently burned up in California.

By Julian Spector . 27 January 2025

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Batteries

Can clean energy break records despite Trump?

Chart: US is set to shatter grid battery records this year

Facing headwinds, Ascend shifts plans for battery recycling in Kentucky

After groundbreaking bills on jobs and solar, Illinois tackles the grid

Chart: Solar, batteries to lead US power plant construction in 2025

Base Power offers Texans big backup batteries, no purchase necessary

Electric school buses could help power Illinois’ grid

Climatetech 'free store' opens to support hurricane-hit North Carolina

Kore Power has a new plan after canceling $1.2B battery plant in Arizona

Why we don't need to worry too much about the latest grid battery fire