A Broader Energy Transition Is Taking Shape
For the last decade, the clean energy story has been largely told through the lens of solar and wind. Both technologies continue to deliver record-setting growth in gigawatts installed, cost declines, and adoption by utilities, corporations, and communities. Yet as energy systems scale, a new reality is emerging: clean energy must also be reliable, resilient, and round-the-clock.
That shift is bringing nuclear power, long-duration storage, and critical energy metals into the spotlight. At RE+ 2025, the industry’s largest clean energy gathering, the discussions weren’t limited to solar panels and inverters. Instead, developers, utilities, and investors emphasized the importance of hybrid solutions — solar, wind, and batteries paired with nuclear and advanced fuels — and the materials supply chains that underpin them.
Why 24/7 Clean Power Matters
The rise of AI data centers, large-scale industrial electrification, and electric vehicles has created new kinds of load profiles. These aren’t nine-to-five energy needs; they demand continuous, uninterrupted supply. Traditional renewables on their own, with their intermittent generation patterns, can’t fully meet this requirement.
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