Ramón Méndez Galain, this year’s recipient of the Carnot Prize, reflects on leading Uruguay to a 98% renewable electricity mix, and what the rest of the world might take from his country’s experience.
Breaking the Bottlenecks to Climate Progress
Princeton University researchers have launched a global survey aimed at spotting and eliminating practical barriers to a net-zero carbon future.
Scaling Green Hydrogen for a Global Market
Green hydrogen hubs are being developed in some of the world’s most remote locations, to serve growing clean energy demand in Asia, Europe and the U.S.
Saudi Arabia Confronts Its Oil Dependence
A former senior U.S. diplomat to Saudi Arabia explores the kingdom’s effort to end its dependence on oil revenue, and the relationship between Saudi Arabia and global efforts to decarbonize.
Governing Net-Zero Emissions Targets
As net-zero carbon targets become commonplace, strong governance will be needed to ensure climate benefits. This is episode two in Energy Policy Now's Exploring Governance podcast series.
China’s Energy and Climate Balancing Act
China’s leadership must navigate conflicting agendas and threats to domestic political stability as it seeks to rein in global warming emissions.
Who Pays the Price for Stranded Energy Assets?
A climate economist looks at the impact that the stranding of fossil fuel assets may have on communities, and at policies that might mitigate economic hardship.
What’s Driving Corporate America’s Big Bets on Clean Energy?
Corporate renewable energy deals were equal to a quarter of total U.S. electric power additions in 2020. The Renewable Energy Buyer’s Alliance talks policies to accelerate clean energy purchasing.
Europe Maps Out Its Hydrogen Energy Strategy
Hydrogen energy is a key part of Europe’s plan to zero out carbon emissions by mid-century. But can the bloc build hydrogen capacity, and demand, in time to reach its goal?
Energy Storage’s Seasonal Challenge
Electricity storage technologies have proven their worth in balancing daily fluctuations in wind and solar output. But can storage address the challenges presented by the decarbonized grid of the future?