The Best Articles in Renewable Energy
The most useful articles and videos in Renewable Energy from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Renewable Energy Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Renewable Energy by Refind users in 2023 so far.
- ‘An engine for the imagination’: the rise of AI image generators
- For the first time in decades, Congress seems interested in space-based solar power
- ‘It was an accident’: the scientists who have turned humid air into renewable power
- The Best Free AI Art Generators, Ranked
- This shockingly simple battery could store energy forever
Videos
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The world is experiencing not one energy transition, but hundreds
From ensuring access to energy for global citizens to building low-carbon industry, business must act now on renewables, not wait for policy to set out new f...
Could Solar Energy Actually Save the Electric Grid in a Heatwave?
Solar energy is the fastest growing clean energy source in the U.S., compared to wind, water and nuclear power. As extreme temperatures from heat waves strai...
Trending
These links are currently making the rounds in Renewable Energy on Refind.
Thousands of Old Wind Turbine Blades Pile Up in West Texas
Officials in Sweetwater say an out-of-state company has made their town a dump for the seldom-seen trash created by renewable energy.
Solar-panel-covered hybrid truck offers 3,000 to 6,000 free miles a year
Leaving energy on the table isn’t good for business. A new academic-industry initiative is developing lightweight solar panels to harvest natural energy from all that solar-soaked truck real estate to…
Does The Ocean Floor Hold The Key To The Green Energy Transition?
Abundant minerals at the bottom of the ocean could be vital for renewable energy infrastructure. But what harm will be caused by mining them?
Direct Solar Power: Off-Grid Without Batteries
Using solar panels without backup infrastructure makes renewable energy production much more affordable, efficient and sustainable.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Renewable Energy—all under 10 minutes.
‘It was an accident’: the scientists who have turned humid air into renewable power
Tesla speculated electricity from thin air was was possible – now the question is whether it will be possible to harness it on the scale needed to power our homes
For the first time in decades, Congress seems interested in space-based solar power
Shared by 301, including Jennifer Ouellette, Pippa Malmgren
Satellite beams solar power down to Earth, in first-of-a-kind demonstration
Experiment brings credibility to idea of space-based energy
A Bold Plan to Beam Solar Energy Down From Space
The European Space Agency is exploring a unique way to dramatically cut carbon emissions by tapping sunlight closer to the source.
No, Fusion Energy Won’t Be ‘Limitless’
Scientific advances have renewed hopes of “unlimited energy,” while economic studies suggest that fusion power will be more costly than wind or solar.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Renewable Energy.
Smaller, cheaper, safer: The next generation of nuclear power, explained
The nuclear industry’s big bet on going small.
This shockingly simple battery could store energy forever
Capacitors, acid batteries, and other methods of storing electric charges all lose energy over time. These gravity-fed batteries won't.
‘An engine for the imagination’: the rise of AI image generators
An interview with AI image generator CEO David Holz
«“in 10 years, you’ll be able to buy an Xbox with a giant AI processor, and all the games are dreams.”»
The Best Free AI Art Generators, Ranked
AI art needs to do more than composite a bundle of pictures found on Google image search.
Where to Find the Energy to Save the World
Jamie Beard is pouring everything into a singular vision: Tap into the awesome potential of geothermal power in Texas, and beyond. She has no time to lose.
Thought Leaders
We monitor hundreds of thought leaders, influencers, and newsletters in Renewable Energy, including:
Science Magazine
The world's leading outlet for cutting-edge research in all areas of science. Follow @NewsfromScience for stories from our news team.
Carbon Brief
Award-winning journalism focused on #climatechange, science, energy and policy. Subscribe to our free newsletters: https://bit.ly/CBnewsletters
Project Drawdown
The world's leading resource for climate solutions. Working to stop climate change—as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible.
Akshat Rathi
- Senior reporter @climate - Newsletter http://bit.ly/bbg-zero - Podcast http://bloomberg.com/zero-podcast - Book http://bit.ly/climate-capita… - akshat.rathi@pm.me
World Economic Forum
The international organization for public private cooperation.
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