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Solar power

Man in blue blazer sits in chair onstage

Sam Altman Defends A.I. Energy Use With Human Comparison, Sparking Debate

Sam Altman defends A.I. against water overuse allegations, but concedes energy consumption is real and calls for transition to nuclear, wind and solar.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
An oil pump captured at night

Tariffs, Turbulence and Tightropes: The Next Chapter in Global Energy Investment

Igor Isaev, doctor of technical sciences and head of analytics at Mind Money, dissects the shifting foundations of global energy investment as tariffs, trade tensions and technology disruptions converge in 2026. Isaev explores how investors can adapt to a rapidly evolving landscape defined by volatility, protectionism and the race for sustainable energy leadership
By Igor Isaev

The World’s First Solar-Powered Mass Market Electric Car Is Almost Here

The Sion is a compact car wrapped entirely in solar panels. Its maker claims solar power alone is enough to meet most daily driving needs.
By Sissi Cao

Forget Batteries, This Electric Vehicle Startup Uses Solar Power to Charge Up Cars

By Sissi Cao

An Artist at Art Basel Is Telling Fairgoers to Go Fly a Kite (Literally) and Start Using Solar Power

By Monica Uszerowicz
Unsplash/Luke Flynt

A Year of Dramatic Climate Change—Both Environmentally and Politically

By Heather Leibowitz
Panda Green's newest solar panel station in Datong, China.

Yes, China Really Is Building a Giant Solar Farm Shaped Like a Panda

By Brady Dale
A laborer paints the exterior of a new home

Solar Paint Could Be the Latest Breakthrough in Renewable Energy

By Alec M. Beresin
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: Workers put solar panels down during an installation May 3, 2106 in Washington, DC. The installation marked the one millionth in the U.S. in the past 40 years. It has been predicted that the U.S. will reach 2 million installations in two years. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Key Technology in Renewable Energy Relies Heavily on Fossil Fuel, Study Claims

By Brady Dale
Making environmentally friendly changes will save you money.

Solar Isn’t the Only Write Off: How to Save Thousands in Tax Refunds

By Judy Mandell
George Pataki would make a more formidable Republican candidate than many seem to appreciate. (Illustration by )

George Pataki: How to Make Global Warming a Bipartisan Issue

By Michael Sainato and Chelsea Skojec
Thomas Huang

Five Ways to Keep the Lights on When the Power Fails

By Frank Verderosa
Electricity pylons and wind turbines stand beside the RWE Niederaussem coal-fired power plant while Steam rises from cooling towers on February 16, 2016 near Bergheim, Germany.

Why Are Renewables Buoyant Even as Oil Sinks?

By Andrew Eil
A sign for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's new housing plan stands at an affordable housing construction site.

Afternoon Bulletin: De Blasio Announces Affordable Housing Plans

By Catherine Rafter
Loves green energy, (Photo: Ikea)

Ikea Is Selling Solar Panels Because You Need to Heat Up Those Cinnamon Rolls Somehow

By Jordan Valinsky
(AT&T Street Charge)

Solar-Powered Charging Stations to Sprout Up in New York City Parks

By Kelly Gifford
The Sun. Totally hackable. (Flickr/DBduoPhotography)

Researchers Discover Software Controlling Solar Power Plants Is Totally Hackable

By Steve Huff
London calling. (Photo: flickr.com/anniemole)

Booting Up: Decadent Tech Party Edition

By Kelly Faircloth

Scott Stringer Wants To Put Solar Panels Atop City Schools

By Hunter Walker

Bloomberg: More Solar Panels, Less Heating Oil for NYC

By Amanda Sterling

New York City Reaches For the Sun; But For Now, We're Not Even Close

By Steve Cohen
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