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" ...

Alternative energy sources such as wind, geothermal, hydro and solar have grown increasingly popular as ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen the grid by decentralizing power ...

California has long been a leader in solar adoption in the U.S., but a new bill gutting the state’s net metering policy would deal a sharp blow to solar homeowners in the Golden state. With the help ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Solar power is the fastest-growing source of new electricity ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. As the world races to combat climate change, the debate over ...

Solar will lead power generation growth in the US through 2026, the EIA says. As renewable generation rises, natural gas generation will decline 3% this year. Solar power capacity nearly doubled ...

For decades, solar energy was dismissed as an idealistic but impractical solution to climate change—a niche technology destined to remain on the margins. Those days are over. Solar power is no longer ...

Republican an Democratic lawmakers have sponsored bills in Congress that would encourage more solar energy development, especially in La Paz County. Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar has introduced one of the ...