Energy Geopolitics

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...

Building innovation networks to transform the energy landscape

The ‘three Ds’ of renewable energy — decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitalisation — are bringing new opportunities and transforming the energy sector. Innovations in technology,...

Another US- Canadian corporate collaboration Silences Public Debate on it in the US

The Northern Pass Transmission targets the state of New Hampshire.The media reports polls say 50% of New Hampshire opposes it.From Quebec, Canada to Concord,...

Lighting the way to a brighter future

With a population of 1.3 billion, growing at 1.2 per cent per year, India is a heavy hitter in the world of global emissions. But while...

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