The Biggest Challenge for Renewable Energy—and Why It May Not Be Solved

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the fundamental issue of renewable energy—intermittency. Unlike fossil fuels, solar and wind power depend on weather conditions, making them unreliable at times. This challenge remains a major obstacle, especially in the U.S. electricity sector, where demand is rising. As renewables struggle to provide consistent power, there’s growing concern that the industry may have to revert to coal to keep up.