The energy crises of recent years have reinforced an important lesson: energy security is not simply about finding alternative suppliers of fossil fuels. A new analysis from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), entitled Spending Public Money Smarter for Energy Security, argues that public financial support for renewable energy and clean electrification can provide … Continue reading New analysis from IISD: clean energy investments are saving countries billions during energy crises
Category: renewable energy
Bulgaria’s remarkable battery boom
Mihail Ivanov reports on the Deutsche Welle website that in under two years, Bulgaria has become one of the world's most battery-intensive energy markets. Can the surge last — and what will it mean for conventional power generators? Bulgaria's battery boom: From zero to global leader The international energy sector currently has a curious … Continue reading Bulgaria’s remarkable battery boom
Energy in Demand News, September 27-28, 2026
If we do not move away from this dependency on fossil fuels, then I can promise everybody it will be a permanent crisis Dan Jørgensen, EU Energy Commissioner, speaking to Financial Times A federal judge in New York ruled that the state’s new climate “superfund” law, which would force fossil fuel companies to pay $75 … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, September 27-28, 2026
UN Secretary-General launches Global Grids Accelerator to power growth and clean energy in Africa and South-East Asia
UN Secretary-General António Guterres this week launched the Global Grids Accelerator, a new initiative to help accelerate investment in electricity infrastructure across Africa and South-East Asia and help turn government and regional priorities into investable, operational projects. Announced ahead of the UN Climate Summit 2026, the Accelerator will focus on grid priorities identified by governments, … Continue reading UN Secretary-General launches Global Grids Accelerator to power growth and clean energy in Africa and South-East Asia
Europe’s renewable energy transition needs more than solar
In an article on the Euronews website, Liam Gilliver writes that renewables are supplying more than half of EU electricity, yet gas remains stubbornly important. The weakness of hydro and wind during certain periods shows why simply adding renewable capacity is not enough; Europe also needs diversity, storage and flexibility. Is the EU's electricity … Continue reading Europe’s renewable energy transition needs more than solar
Quebec’s patient capital bet on the energy transition
In an article on the National Observer website, Darius Snieckus writes about one Quebec pension fund investing in clean energy. It is the particular Quebec model: long-term “patient capital,” a dual mandate combining returns with provincial economic development, and an increasing emphasis on investing in real-world decarbonisation rather than simply divesting high-carbon assets. Quebec … Continue reading Quebec’s patient capital bet on the energy transition
Germany’s answer to energy insecurity: phase out fossil fuels
In an article on the Deutsche Welle website, Rana Taha explains that Germany has said it plans to phase out the use of coal, oil and gas by 2045, reaffirming a climate strategy focused on electrification. The Iran war and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz turn what might otherwise sound like a purely climate-policy … Continue reading Germany’s answer to energy insecurity: phase out fossil fuels
Energy in Demand News, September 20-21, 2026
Multilateral development banks are under pressure from the United States to scrap climate finance targets. “The UN agreement to provide $1.3tn in climate finance is under threat, as multilateral lenders are expected to follow the World Bank in dumping green targets after intense US pressure,” the Financial Times reports. “At least two multilateral development banks, … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, September 20-21, 2026
COP31: The EU says climate promises are no longer enough
Marta Pacheco writes on the Euronews website that the draft EU position for COP31 says that current implementation is insufficient and calls for concrete progress on renewables, energy efficiency, electrification and moving away from fossil fuels. EU heads to COP31 with a blunt message: climate pledges are no longer enough EU ambassadors want COP31 … Continue reading COP31: The EU says climate promises are no longer enough
Energy in Demand News, September 13-14, 2026
For once there was some truly encouraging news this week. Matthew Pearce writes in the Guardian about a new study that shows that a global shift towards clean electricity could trigger a ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans. “The analysis focuses on “positive tipping points” – thresholds beyond which … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, September 13-14, 2026
