Energy secretary's battery comments spark public reaction

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that wind and solar energy infrastructure is "worthless" without proper battery technology. This comment was made in response to former President Trump's criticism of clean energy. Wright's remarks, published by the Washington Examiner, highlighted the dependency of renewable energy sources on consistent power storage solutions. The article linked to the Department of Energy's X account. The Secretary's comments have generated public discussion and humorous reactions online regarding the understanding of battery technology and renewable energy.


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