The Inverter

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Hydrogen

Why the government is betting billions on hydrogen

Green hydrogen is the only way to decarbonize fertilizer, steel, and shipping — and the government is making a huge bet for it. But what does it take to pay off?

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Biodiesel

The extra cost of deforestation that nobody talks about

When Indonesia's rainforest is cleared for palm oil, CO₂ escapes into the atmosphere. Capturing them is valued at up to $500,000 per hectare.

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Energy Economics

"Levelized Cost of Energy" is useful but misunderstood

Here is a framework for understanding energy's most popular (and most misunderstood) metric.

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Solar

How much solar & battery do you actually need?

There are two ways to size your solar panels and battery — one quick and conservative, one smarter and cheaper. Use our free tool now to try both.

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Fossil Fuels

What's the cheapest cost of electricity from diesel?

To replace diesel generators with clean energy, the alternative has to be cheaper than the best case for diesel. Here is the math, plain as day.

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Solar

Why isn't every factory roof covered in solar panels?

A chocolate factory in Bandung installed 3.6 MW of rooftop solar. But why don't we see more Indonesian businesses doing the same?