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No, wind and solar power aren’t ‘worthless’ when there’s no wind or sun

Wind energy infrastructure doesn’t produce power if the air isn’t moving, and solar doesn’t generate power if the sun’s not out. But that doesn’t mean that either source of energy is "worthless" ... read more

The energy department said wind and solar capacity is ‘worthless’ without sunlight or wind. Elon Musk reminds DoE about batteries: ‘Um… hello?’

Musk touted a massive energy storage project in Australia designed to stabilize the grid and expand renewable use. read more

Texas' power grid is holding up. Thank wind and solar energy | Opinion

The cost for renewables is competitive with fossil fuels. Now, let's focus on improving the U.S. electricity grid. | Opinion ... read more

Wind and solar power fuel over one-third of Brazil’s electricity for first time

Wind and solar power generated more than a third of Brazil’s electricity in August. This marks the first time these renewable sources have crossed that threshold, according to government data analyzed ... read more

Wind and solar energy will no longer receive preferential treatment

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration is ending preferential treatment for “unreliable” solar and wind energy, and the director of the Center for Energy, Climate and Environment at The ... read more

Is America done with clean energy? Why wind, solar power are in peril

Since taking office, the Trump Administration has paused permits on all new wind and solar projects on public land, both onshore and offshore. read more

Wind and Solar Energy Are Cheaper Than Electricity from Fossil-Fuel Plants

CLIMATEWIRE | Renewable energy doesn't need subsidies to compete with fossil fuels when it comes to building new power plants. That's a key takeaway in Lazard's annual report on electricity generation ... read more

91% of new electrical capacity added in first half of 2025 was solar and wind

A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reveals that the combination of solar and wind ... read more

China’s wind + solar revolution is shaking up the global energy game

China’s $625 billion clean energy boom pushes wind and solar past fossil fuels, reshaping global markets and fossil fuel demand outlook. read more

Renewable energy powers rural farms, economies

Trump’s 2025 bill rolls back key wind and solar tax credits. Rural farmers risk losing income from turbines and solar panels. Tax cuts could raise upfront costs, slow new projects. Clean energy funds ... read more