Energy Articles

Brooke Becher

Updated on November 15, 2024

Microgrids are self-sufficient energy systems that can connect to a main grid or operate independently, providing power to smaller geographic areas via on-site energy sources. Here’s how they work, their impact and what they hold for the future.

Brooke Becher

Updated on November 13, 2024

Solar farms are power stations made up of thousands of photovoltaic panels, spanning hundreds of acres. They convert sunlight into clean, renewable energy that’s fed directly into the power grid or stored for later use. 

Margo Steines

Updated on September 25, 2024

Energy storage systems are built to capture and hold on to energy until it needs to be used.

Margo Steines

Updated on September 25, 2024

Alternative energy companies work to produce, store and distribute energy without using fossil fuels.

Justin Bean

Updated on April 25, 2024

Our civilization won’t tolerate scarcity, and it won’t survive environmental collapse. Luckily the only viable future humanity will accept is sustainable abundance — and we have everything we need to reach it.

Rose Velazquez

Updated on April 05, 2024

These companies use wind turbines to capture renewable energy.