Perspectives
A curated collection of research reports, in-depth analysis, critical insights and opinion articles from the spectrum of voices engaged in the global energy transition.
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Opinion: South Africa's plan to transition from coal to renewable energy sources must include mobilizing different forms of international finance, investing in new infrastructure and involving communities.
Citgo bidders can be asked how accommodate bondholder claims
Bidders can be required to say if their offers cover claims by Venezuela bondholders in a separate court action
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Opinion: South Africa's plan to transition from coal to renewable energy sources must include mobilizing different forms of international finance, investing in new...
Electricity from farm waste: how biogas could help Malawians with no power
Ehiaze Ehimen and Thomas Robin study energy efficiency and energy poverty in marginalised communities. They unpack what they found in their research into...
IMF reaches agreement with Tanzania on climate financing
The concessional financing under the IMF's Resilience and Sustainability Facility is subject to approval by the Fund's executive board
US House farm bill proposal faces slim Senate odds
The US House farm bill includes provisions to reduce spending on food aid for the poor and efforts to help farmers fight climate...
Tesla chair sees challenges in getting shareholder vote for Musk’s pay deal
Tesla's chair said the company needs to climb "Mount Everest" as it faces shareholder votes on relocating to Texas and Elon Musk's $56bn...
BHP needs to bid about 32 pounds a share for Anglo
BHP Group would need to boost its latest offer around 30% to reflect fair value for Anglo American and its key copper assets,...
Council approves Tesla’s revised plan to expand plant near Berlin
A council in Germany, outside of Berlin, approved a plan by electric carmaker Tesla to expand the grounds of its first plant in...
Xpeng says US tariffs on Chinese EV detrimental to meeting carbon neutrality
The overseas expansion is overshadowed by an anti-subsidy probe launched by the EU into EV imports from China, as well as U.S. tariff...
Space data fuels India’s farming innovation drive
Satellite data is helping farmers in India to innovate their agricultural practices and better manage shifting climate patterns and erratic weather events
Podcast: The Climate Question
The Climate Question podcast from the BBC World Service features a variety of views on climate change and what to do about it....
Podcast: The Energy Gang
The Energy Gang, a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Ed Crooks from global consultancy Wood Mackenzie, features discussions on the latest trends in energy,...
Podcast | Cleaning Up: Leadership in a Time of Climate Change
Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change is a weekly podcast hosted by Michael Liebreich and Baroness Bryony Worthington, who interview...
Podcast: CleanTech Talk
The CleanTech Talk podcast is hosted by CleanTechnica CEO Zachary Shahan and COO/Founder Scott Cooney. They “discuss cleantech news and do original analyses...
Podcast | Zero: The Climate Race
Zero: The Climate Race is a podcast from Bloomberg hosted by award-winning climate reporter and author Akshat Rathi. From the summary: “Zero explores...
Podcast: The Clean Energy Revolution
The Clean Energy Revolution podcast, from National Grid, is hosted by Dr. Carolyn Kissane and Laura Young. From the summary of season 3:...
Breakthrough Institute report: What is the true mining footprint of clean energy?
Breakthrough Institute: A rational comparison of the metal and mining footprints of clean electricity technologies — contrasted with the material requirements of fossil...
How crucial are batteries to the energy transition? IEA report
"Reducing emissions and getting on track to meet international energy and climate targets will hinge on whether the world can scale up batteries...
Reimagining energy security for the transition to renewables: IRENA report
What will the transition to renewable energy sources mean for our understanding of energy security? The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has published...
The role of sustainable aviation fuel in reaching net zero by 2050: IATA report
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to play a big role in all roadmaps for aviation industry to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, says new...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Opinion: South Africa's plan to transition from coal to renewable energy sources must include mobilizing different forms of international finance, investing in new...
Canadian Climate Institute on Alberta’s evolving electricity market
The recent electricity price spikes witnessed in Alberta have come as the market moved between years with supply surplus, to tighter market conditions.
Opinion: Australia can have a future for the gas industry, or meet its climate commitments – but not both
Opinion: The Australian government has doubled down on gas, but Samantha Hepburn argues the country cannot open new gas projects and still meet...
Opinion: China shifting to utility-scale solar, but obstacles remain
Opinion: China’s track record on solar, a critical decarbonization tool, is hardly above criticism, including in its domestic market, Joseph Webster writes.
Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future
Ineos showcases hydrogen-powered Grenadier 4x4, but admits infrastructure isn't in place yet to see them widely used
Holdover wildfires: Why B.C. may see more overwinter fires this season
Wildfire officials in British Columbia have expressed concern that last year's record fire season, along with continued drought conditions, will mean more holdover...
How should U.S. electricity markets evolve to get ready for an emissions-free world?
Resources for the Future: As reforms to the U.S. electricity market are considered, what priorities should regulators keep in mind?
Putin to visit China’s Xi to deepen strategic partnership
Russian President Vladimir Putin says his talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will include trying to deepen co-operation on renewable energy sources.
US forges new ‘battery belt’ in hopes of electric future
Surge of investment in green technology builds a US 'battery belt' following Biden's bid to strengthen 'hollowed out' industrial communities.
Ember: Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total
For the first time, 30% of electricity produced worldwide was from clean energy sources as the number of solar and wind farms continued...
What is a tornado emergency and how is it different from a warning or a watch?
A tornado emergency is the U.S. National Weather Service’s highest alert level. For one to be issued, there has to be an imminent...
Opinion: Europe needs hybrid interconnectors for offshore wind
Opinion: Hybrid interconnectors for offshore wind projects could help support Europe's transition to renewable energy, but more could be done to support these...
