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It's been six months since the Strait of Hormuz closed, and its impact reaches far beyond the Middle East. As one of the world’s most important energy thoroughfares, any disruption in the strait can send energy prices soaring, putting pressure on everything from transportation and manufacturing to the cost of groceries. But the crisis is also exposing a deeper vulnerability: how dependent the global economy remains on fossil fuels and the supply chains required to move them. For decades, energy security has largely meant securing access to fuel. Today, we have an opportunity to think about energy security differently.

Sesame Solar CEO Lauren Flanagan joins Women in Cleantech and Sustainability’s WCS Talks Unplugged Podcast to discuss mentorship, leadership, entrepreneurship, and career growth.

If it feels hotter than usual, you'd be right. July broke the record for the hottest month since record-keeping began in 1895. Extreme heat has far-reaching consequences, including more strain on an already vulnerable utility grid and contributing to more severe wildfire and hurricane seasons.

When the electric grid fails, the financial, health, and community consequences show why governments and organizations must shift from reactive recovery to proactive, decentralized energy resilience planning.

The best drone charging solutions in the field are the ones that match mission tempo, battery demand, mobility needs, and the realities of operating far from dependable infrastructure.

Community energy sharing, resilience hubs, microgrids and Mobile Nanogrids could give residents and communities more control over clean, reliable power while reducing dependence on centralized utility systems.

Tactical mobile nanogrids strengthen both military operations and civilian resilience by delivering portable, fuel-free energy independence that directly supports national security.

As disasters intensify and infrastructure falters, portable energy systems are emerging as vital tools for keeping communities, businesses, and emergency services operational when it matters most.

From 1980 to 2025, 190 Atlantic tropical cyclones experienced an increase in maximum sustained winds of about 35 mph to 58 mph. As hurricanes continue to intensify, our aging utility grid is increasingly vulnerable, making emergency preparedness for power and communications continuity more critical than ever. The question isn't if our communities will face more extreme weather—it's how we prepare for it.