Uncover the strengths and weaknesses of solar and wind energy in a balanced analysis. Understand their impact on sustainability and informed decision-making.

As wind and solar power expand rapidly worldwide, researchers are confronting a growing challenge: how to effectively ...

"For almost 40 years I've been warning people about the life-changing dangers of a warming planet, and we're seeing its effects every day now," said Bill McKibben who wrote "The End of Nature," a ...

Wind and solar power have grown faster than almost anyone predicted, but projecting their future expansion remains ...

A new Climate Central report found that U.S. solar and wind generation in 2025 more than tripled 2016 levels. Solar grew rapidly (up 28% year-over-year), while wind also expanded. California and Texas ...

Utility-scale solar PV and wind accounted for 17% of the US’ total electricity generation in 2025, a record figure and an increase over the 16% reported in 2024. This is according to the US Energy ...

"Wind and solar energy infrastructure is essentially worthless when it is dark outside, and when the wind is not blowing," the U.S. Energy Department posted on social media. The U.S. Energy Department ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott L. Montgomery is a geologist who writes about energy issues. For more than a decade, energy and climate analysts have ...

SynergyRED had supported the development of Bright Energy Investments’ 40MW Greenough River solar PV power plant (pictured). Image: Bright Energy Investments. SynergyRED, a wholly owned subsidiary of ...

U.S. renewables hit a record 26% of all electricity generated in 2025, up 10% from the prior year, despite Trump administration policy opposition. The falling costs of solar and wind technology have ...