energy transition – Energy Transition https://energytransition.org The Global Energiewende Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:26:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 When Germany Can’t Give it Away: Negative-Price Power Hours https://energytransition.org/2023/03/when-germany-cant-give-it-away-negative-price-power-hours/ https://energytransition.org/2023/03/when-germany-cant-give-it-away-negative-price-power-hours/#respond Thu, 09 Mar 2023 08:00:22 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=27993 In 2022, negative prices occurred during 69 of the total of 8,760 hourly prices in German day-ahead trading. Last year, there were 139 cases of hours when utilities had to pay to give away electricity. This adds to the high price of electricity in Germany, but it doesn’t explain it. Paul Hockenos has the details. Pumped-storage power station, Rönkhausen, Germany. (Photo by Dr.G.Schmitz, CC BY-SA 3.

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2023/03/when-germany-cant-give-it-away-negative-price-power-hours/feed/ 0 South Africa secures international aid at COP27 to champion the coal to renewables shift https://energytransition.org/2023/02/south-africa-secures-international-aid-at-cop27-to-champion-the-coal-to-renewables-shift/ https://energytransition.org/2023/02/south-africa-secures-international-aid-at-cop27-to-champion-the-coal-to-renewables-shift/#respond Tue, 28 Feb 2023 08:00:54 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=27889 South Africa’s ambitious plan to transition away from coal was endorsed at the recent COP27 climate conference in Egypt where officials from Britain, France, Germany, the United States, and the European Union signed pledges of $8.5 billion to help fund its initial steps. Currently South Africa relies upon coal to generate up to 87% of its electricity, but by the end of the decade the nation wants...

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2023/02/south-africa-secures-international-aid-at-cop27-to-champion-the-coal-to-renewables-shift/feed/ 0 Saudi Arabia’s new energy diplomacy https://energytransition.org/2023/02/saudi-arabias-new-energy-diplomacy/ https://energytransition.org/2023/02/saudi-arabias-new-energy-diplomacy/#respond Thu, 16 Feb 2023 08:00:20 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=27867 There has been no shortage of news about Mohamad Bin Salman, more commonly known as MBS, the 35-year crown prince of Saudi Arabia. A controversial figure, he has been hailed as a reformer, but also criticized for corruption and human rights abuses. He came to power at a time when Saudi Arabia’s geopolitical prowess as an energy giant may be threatened by the energy transition. This year...

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2023/02/saudi-arabias-new-energy-diplomacy/feed/ 0 Brownfields to greenfields: repurposing coal mines worldwide into renewable centers https://energytransition.org/2023/02/brownfields-to-greenfields-repurposing-coal-mines-worldwide-into-renewable-centers/ https://energytransition.org/2023/02/brownfields-to-greenfields-repurposing-coal-mines-worldwide-into-renewable-centers/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:47:23 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=27843 For decades, energy transition experts called for transforming post-mined lands into renewable energy hubs. To bolster their arguments, as part of their “Sunshine for Mines” project, a decade ago the pioneering Rocky Mountain Institute began tracking the few “lighthouse” projects that then existed. At the time, renewable capacity on mine sites stood at just over 600 megawatts worldwide.

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2023/02/brownfields-to-greenfields-repurposing-coal-mines-worldwide-into-renewable-centers/feed/ 0 Greening Speed: IEA says Russia’s war in Ukraine accelerating global shift to clean energy https://energytransition.org/2022/12/greening-speed-iea-says-russias-war-in-ukraine-accelerating-global-shift-to-clean-energy/ https://energytransition.org/2022/12/greening-speed-iea-says-russias-war-in-ukraine-accelerating-global-shift-to-clean-energy/#respond Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:00:14 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=27729 In the wake of Russia’s February invasion and skyrocketing prices, to ensure energy security and affordability, nations worldwide are installing record levels of solar and wind capacity. Now, for the first time ever, in their annual World Energy Outlook the International Energy Agency (IEA) is predicting fossil fuel demand will peak near-term as non-emitting sources begin producing the majority of...

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2022/12/greening-speed-iea-says-russias-war-in-ukraine-accelerating-global-shift-to-clean-energy/feed/ 0 Can Germany’s Greens slam the door on its nuclear fleet? https://energytransition.org/2022/11/can-germanys-greens-slam-the-door-on-its-nuclear-fleet/ https://energytransition.org/2022/11/can-germanys-greens-slam-the-door-on-its-nuclear-fleet/#respond Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:00:51 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=27593 Fundamental to Germany’s Energiewende is its long-planned nuclear energy phase-out. For over a decade the nation has gradually reduced its reliance on atomic power with a planned end date of December 31st 2022. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the subsequent boycotting and weaponization of Russian fossil fuels, plus fears of a cold winter have upended the nuclear exit-strategy.

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2022/11/can-germanys-greens-slam-the-door-on-its-nuclear-fleet/feed/ 0 Germany’s nuclear brinkmanship: politics and fear drive debate over last reactors https://energytransition.org/2022/11/germanys-nuclear-brinkmanship-politics-and-fear-drive-debate-over-last-reactors/ https://energytransition.org/2022/11/germanys-nuclear-brinkmanship-politics-and-fear-drive-debate-over-last-reactors/#respond Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:00:57 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=27609 Soaring energy prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, fears of a cold winter, energy shortages and a looming recession in Germany are causing much handwringing. Long dependent on cheap Russian gas, Germany’s crucial industrial sector is warning of blackouts and lasting economic damage if enough replacement fuel isn’t found. After months of partisan bickering between members of his...

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2022/11/germanys-nuclear-brinkmanship-politics-and-fear-drive-debate-over-last-reactors/feed/ 0 Energy in Southeast Asia Series IV: How COVID-19 Stimulus Finance could boost the Energy Transition in Malaysia https://energytransition.org/2022/05/how-covid-19-stimulus-finance-could-boost-the-energy-transition-in-malaysia/ https://energytransition.org/2022/05/how-covid-19-stimulus-finance-could-boost-the-energy-transition-in-malaysia/#respond Wed, 11 May 2022 10:00:52 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=26555 In the fourth part of our South East Asia Series, Julian Theseira is looking at the opportunity for public and civil society organizations to encourage their governments’ to change how energy is generated, distributed, and accessed. How can energy systems become more democratic, giving people and communities access to sufficient, affordable, reliable, and renewable energy?

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2022/05/how-covid-19-stimulus-finance-could-boost-the-energy-transition-in-malaysia/feed/ 0 The Global Energy Transition blog in times of war in Europe https://energytransition.org/2022/03/the-global-energy-transition-blog-in-times-of-war-in-europe/ https://energytransition.org/2022/03/the-global-energy-transition-blog-in-times-of-war-in-europe/#respond Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:00:01 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=26205 We at EnergyTransition.org stand in solidarity with Ukraine and all those who are suffering and have suffered from the military aggressions of Putin’s regime. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has unleashed a terrible humanitarian crisis. An immediate end to the conflict and a safe and peaceful future for all must be the priority right now. (Photo by Mikhailov Studio, Shutterstock (All Rights...

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2022/03/the-global-energy-transition-blog-in-times-of-war-in-europe/feed/ 0 Bonn born: The International Renewable Energy Agency launches billion dollar accelerator fund https://energytransition.org/2022/01/bonn-born-the-international-renewable-energy-agency-launches-billion-dollar-accelerator-fund/ https://energytransition.org/2022/01/bonn-born-the-international-renewable-energy-agency-launches-billion-dollar-accelerator-fund/#respond Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:00:31 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=25923 From its Dubai headquarters in the United Arab Emirates, the intergovernmental organization engages with over 180 member nations in a global effort to speed a sustainable energy transition. Founded in Bonn, Germany, this year IRENA’s Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC) is celebrating its tenth anniversary there. Lead blogger and podcaster, Michael Buchsbaum interviews the IITC director...

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