In a world dominated by talk of solar panels, wind turbines, and nuclear reactors, some of the most fascinating breakthroughs in energy are happening in unexpected places. Scientists are experimenting ...

Imagine a source of energy that produces no carbon emissions, lies beneath our feet, and could power human civilization for millennia. A growing body of research now suggests that such a resource ...

Researchers have unveiled an “evapolectric” device that pulls energy from the evaporation of water, producing significantly more electrical power than previous moisture-based energy technologies. The ...

Nothing on the surface of this scrubby expanse of western Nevada desert, overlooked by towering, craggy mountains, gives even a hint of what lies beneath. But a few thousand feet underground is a ...

A natural gas could be a key component of climate mitigation, scientists say. A hidden source of clean energy could power the planet for more than a hundred thousand years if tapped into, according to ...

The potential solution for abundant and clean energy could be right under our feet—or more specifically, beneath the Earth’s surface. Geothermal power has long been the forgotten sibling among ...

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

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. As the world races to combat climate change, the debate over ...

Fossil fuels, including coal, oil, and natural gas, have been dominant sources of energy for the past 150 years, supplanting whale oil in the late 19th century as the top energy industry. Their ...