New Global Commission to Examine Geopolitics of Energy Transformation
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), has today launched the Global Commission on the Geopolitics of Energy Transformation, with the support of the governments...
Through Renewables, Islands Seek to Turn Urgency into Opportunity
For many small island developing states (SIDS), energy access—the power to light classrooms and keep medicines refrigerated, charge mobile phones, and cook food—is at...
Running on renewables transforming transportation through renewable technologies
Worldwide, there were nearly one billion passenger vehicles and 335 million commercial vehicles on the road in 2015. This number has been rising steadily...
Onshore Wind Power Now as Affordable as Any Other Source, Solar to Halve by 2020
The cost of generating power from onshore wind has fallen by around a quarter since 2010, with solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity costs falling by...
European Union Can Meet Ambitious Renewable Energy Targets
In November 2017, the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy recommended that by 2030 a minimum of 35% of all energy consumed...
Financing and Managing Nuclear Energy Risks: The UK Model
Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) have long lifetimes and low running costs, but they require high up-front capital expenses and a long planning and construction...
The clean energy transition requires action on electricity demand
Authors: WEO Energy Analysts Stéphanie Bouckaert, Timothy Goodson and Brent Wanner
As a fundamental rule, electricity supply and demand must be balanced at all times....
Renewable Energy Can Account for 37% of Thailand’s Energy Mix by 2036
With a stronger and more ambitious energy development plan, Thailand’s share of renewable energy in total final energy consumption could surpass its national target...
Oil Markets Ignoring Realities
Brent oil touched $68 last week. WTI is already past $60 mark. Inventories are down by 20% nearing to the five year moving average...
The Age of Renewable Energy Diplomacy
Energy is vital to how our economies and societies function, and is now firmly on top of the global agenda for forums ranging from...