Sep 8, 2025
Musk Corrects Energy Department After It Calls Wind and Solar "Worthless" Without Batteries
The U.S. Department of Energy tweeted that wind and solar infrastructure is "essentially worthless when it is dark outside, and the wind is not blowing," prompting Elon Musk to respond with "Um… hello?" and remind them that battery storage systems exist.
The Trump administration's Department of Energy sparked widespread mockery when it posted on social media that wind and solar energy infrastructure is "essentially worthless" during nighttime and windless conditions, while sharing an article about Energy Secretary Chris Wright supporting Trump's claims that renewables are "the scam of the century." Tesla CEO Elon Musk, whose company produces large-scale battery storage systems, responded with a pointed "Um… hello?" and linked to documentation of Tesla's Megapack energy storage work in Australia. The incident prompted online ridicule and a community note pointing out that storage is an essential part of renewable infrastructure, with California Governor Gavin Newsom's office sarcastically writing they were "excited for the Trump admin to learn about BATTERIES." Read more.
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