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Miles Brundage tweets about the concentration of power in AI and its relevance, quoting Juan Benet on the need to accelerate solar and nuclear energy.
The article analyzes data on every new US power plant in a year, highlighting that solar led in both number and capacity, followed by batteries and wind, while natural gas added less capacity.
This tweet discusses a paradox: although the costs of solar and lithium batteries have dropped significantly, the cost of delivering electricity to users has risen instead. The tweet cites a16z's latest long-form article, analyzing the reasons behind rising grid costs.
Elon Musk discusses solar power as the dominant energy source, claiming a 100x100 mile solar array could power the entire US, with related commentary from BlackRock and a16z on solar-plus-storage economics.
For the first time, wind and solar power have overtaken fossil fuels in Germany's electricity generation, marking a milestone in the country's energy transition.
From July 2026, energy retailers in NSW, South Australia, and South-East Queensland must provide at least three hours of free daytime electricity daily, leveraging solar power. The scheme, called the Solar Sharer Offer, requires a smart meter and opt-in, aiming to pass on cheap midday solar energy to households.
Switzerland's first solar railway trial has been successful, producing 16,000 kWh in a year and proving safe, with potential for expansion across Europe's rail networks.
US home battery installations reached a record 673 megawatts in Q1 2026, driven by state incentives and rising electricity costs, particularly in California and Hawaii.
US solar power surpassed coal generation for the first time in April 2026, though a significant portion of solar comes from rooftop installations that do not go through the grid.
Elon Musk comments on the vastness of space and the potential for human civilization to expand beyond Earth, emphasizing the tiny fraction of solar energy currently used.