May 9, 2025
Spain’s Sudden Blackout Sparks Global Debate Over Renewable Energy Reliability
A widespread power outage in Spain has reignited international concerns about the stability of renewable energy systems and the urgency of reinforcing backup infrastructure.
ABC News reported that Spain experienced a major blackout affecting large parts of the country, raising questions about the resilience of renewable energy in high-dependency scenarios. Although the precise cause of the outage remains under investigation, experts are pointing to grid instability and insufficient backup systems as potential contributors—particularly as the country moves rapidly away from fossil fuels. This incident is fueling a global conversation about the need for reliable energy storage and emergency infrastructure to accompany green transitions. Read more.
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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.
Aug 11, 2025
Airline industry struggles to scale sustainable aviation fuel as flagship refinery shuts down and most projects stall.
A Reuters investigation reveals that only a fraction of the 165 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects announced over the past decade have materialized, with World Energy’s flagship SAF refinery in California closing, underscoring systemic challenges that leave airlines far from meeting climate targets.