Have No Fear, The Superman Of Solar Power Is Here

The article critiques a recent U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) report warning of a dramatic increase in blackouts by 2030 unless coal and gas power plants are preserved. The report, released under tight political timelines and lacking clear authorship, is viewed as biased toward traditional “firm” energy sources like coal, gas, and nuclear, while downplaying the role of renewables such as wind, solar, and energy storage. The DOE’s emphasis aligns with the current administration’s energy policy favoring “energy dominance” through reliable and affordable sources, heavily influenced by leadership with ties to the fossil fuel industry. In contrast, the article highlights the growing strength and capability of the renewable energy sector, particularly solar power, which is already meeting rising electricity demands in the U.S. Despite the DOE’s apparent partisan stance, renewable energy remains part of the broader policy framework, including emerging marine energy collaborations. Solar industry innovators, such as the startup UbiQD working with First Solar, continue to advance technologies