wind energy

Renewables were the largest source of global energy supply growth in 2025, driven by solar energy which accounted for 72% of the increase. China set new records in solar and wind energy but is stockpiling fossil fuels, while U.S. emissions rose 3.2% and battery storage costs fell 45%. The Iran war accelerated efforts to reduce reliance on Gulf oil and gas.

A Nebraska utility is considering four potential sites for a new nuclear power plant, including Gage County, where a former wind energy opponent now supports nuclear power. Local leaders in the four candidate communities generally express openness to nuclear projects, contrasting with recent public backlash against wind and solar energy.

Antora Energy is deploying a 5-gigawatt-hour thermal energy storage system at an ethanol plant in South Dakota to convert wind energy into industrial steam. The project aims to provide clean energy for a neighboring biofuels facility.

A study published in Nature uses satellite imagery and deep learning to assess solar-wind complementarity strategies in China, aiming to reduce power variability and increase renewable energy penetration. The research enables a data-driven evaluation of national energy inventory and strategies for renewable energy enhancement. This approach can help advance solar and wind energy in China.

China's recent weaker wind conditions have reduced wind energy output, leading to an increased reliance on fossil fuel power generation. This shift highlights the vulnerability of renewable energy sources to natural factors and the ongoing challenges in transitioning to sustainable energy.

A Gallup poll revealed a decline in public support for wind and solar energy in the U.S., though a majority still favor increasing emphasis on these energy sources. Support for solar energy dropped to 66 percent, while wind energy support fell to 55 percent.