Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. NOCHTEN, GERMANY - APRIL 30: In this aerial view the Boxberg coal ...
An oil pumping jack and wind turbines in a field in Nolan, Texas, in April 2025. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) How we did this Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ views on ...
As renewables like wind and solar grow, storing energy for months—not just hours—is vital to ensure reliable grid power. Traditional lithium-ion and pumped hydro storage fall short in affordability, ...