Understanding the Energy Innovation Ecosystem The creation, commercialization, and deployment of next-generation energy solutions are made possible through the collaborative efforts of startups, research institutions, governments, corporations, utilities, and investors—all key players within the energy innovation ecosystem. This ecosystem blends solar and wind technologies with grid...

Each year, Earth Day encourages companies to reflect on their role in environmental stewardship. But in 2025, it raises a tougher question: Are corporate Earth Day initiatives truly advancing ESG goals—or are they performative gestures that obscure a lack of real progress? For today’s business leaders, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is no longer about optics. It's a...