Renewable power is expanding at a pace the world has never seen before. Solar and wind projects now shape national energy ...

Discover which countries are taking advantage of solar power and how they are implementing systems to use solar as a viable source of energy.

Inside every living cell, tiny molecular machines are constantly in motion, shifting shapes, tugging on membranes and shuttling ions from one side to the other. That restless activity does more than ...

How can open ocean currents generate energy? Ocean currents contain kinetic energy that can be converted to electrical power using turbines. This is similar to offshore wind farms, or wind turbines ...

Ever wondered how electricity travels through power lines? ⚡🔌 In this video, we break down the physics behind power lines, from generation to transmission, and how electricity gets from power plants ...

One of the challenges in understanding the U.S. energy transition is that the circumstances are different in every state. Some, such as Vermont, have progressed far down the road away from fossil ...

Discover osmotic energy that runs nonstop, with pilots in France and Japan, helping coastal cities lower grid costs and add ...

Semitransparent solar cells with natural looking color and strong heat blocking offer a realistic way for windows to generate electricity and cut energy use in large buildings. (Nanowerk Spotlight) ...

Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Senior Visual Data Journalist, Data ...