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A survey of 930 registered U.S. voters reveals broad support for clean energy research and policies, such as soil restoration (88%) and carbon dioxide regulation (77%). While 58% prefer candidates who support climate action, significant political polarization remains regarding the priority of global warming for the president and Congress. Notably, 67% of voters believe global warming affects the U.S. cost of living, primarily impacting utility bills and groceries. The report also highlights a majority opposition (58%) to local data center construction due to concerns over electricity costs, and a general trust in climate scientists (71%) and primary care doctors (65%) as information sources.

The document critiques the current Ghana-Germany relationship as being over-specialised in skills diffusion (TVET) and SME support, which it deems structurally irrelevant to Ghana's ambitious 24-Hour Economy (24HE) initiative. It contrasts this with the early post-colonial era (1950s-1970s) when the partnership focused on industrial diplomacy, plant construction, and technology transfer. The author argues that Ghana's current needs—industrial corridors, logistics synchronisation, and capacity maximisation—require a 'vanguardist' model where industrial spearheads are built first to create the demand for skills, rather than the current 'platform-first' approach of training before industrial uptake. The paper proposes a 'Ghana-Germany Youth Employment & Value-Chain Compact' to target 200,000 youth placements across five priority value chains over three years, integrating German strengths in automation, standards, and energy systems with Ghanaian industrial goals.

In 2025, solar and wind power expanded fast enough to outpace global electricity demand growth for the first time over a sustained period. Solar growth accelerated in Africa and Central Europe, while BRICS nations now generate over half of global solar power. The rise of 'electrotech'—led by China—and falling battery costs are enabling fossil-free baseload power and supporting the energy demands of AI and data centres.

The paper argues that while West Africa possesses over 300 Tcf of proven gas reserves, regional prosperity is hindered by regulatory fragmentation, bilateral financing that bypasses regional coordination, and global decarbonization risks. It recommends the adoption of a binding regional gas code, the creation of a 5 billion USD Gas Infrastructure Development Fund, and the establishment of a West African Gas Task Force to align national and external investments with a 10-year regional roadmap.

The report outlines a methodology for financial institutions to assess the transition risks and opportunities of power companies in Southeast Asia using three analytical pillars: transition footprint mapping, investment alignment, and dependency mapping. It leverages asset-level data from Global Energy Monitor to help institutions evaluate asset bases, project pipelines, and systemic barriers to decarbonization.

The report finds that the world is off-track to meet all SDG7 targets by 2030. While electricity access has improved, Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 85% of the remaining deficit. Clean cooking access is severely lagging, with 2.1 billion people lacking access. Renewable energy shares in total final energy consumption are stagnating, and energy intensity improvements are insufficient, requiring a 4% annual increase to meet goals.

The document outlines three priority areas for the upcoming EU Grid Package to resolve electricity grid bottlenecks in Europe: coordinating planning across borders and time horizons, accelerating permitting processes, and modernising existing infrastructure using grid-enhancing technologies. It highlights that Europe requires approximately half a trillion euros in grid investments by 2030 and notes that over 40% of distribution grids are over 40 years old. The text emphasizes that current fragmented planning and permitting delays, which account for about 25% of total investment time, hinder the integration of renewable capacity. It proposes extending planning horizons from 10 to 20 years and implementing 'one-stop shops' for permitting to improve efficiency. Additionally, it suggests that grid-enhancing technologies could increase network capacity by 20-40%.

The document argues that renewable ammonia is becoming cost-competitive with fossil ammonia and proposes a framework for Brazil to achieve sustainable fertilizer production through strategic vision, policy alignment, investment mobilization, infrastructure expansion, and demand activation.

The report analyzes 65 state-level tariffs to identify mechanisms that protect ratepayers from the costs of surging demand from large energy users. It highlights five key safeguards: minimum contract terms, minimum monthly billing demands, collateral requirements, exit fees, and capacity reassignment. The author argues that while these tariffs provide a foundation for fair cost allocation, they should be paired with broader strategies like grid flexibility and optimized planning to ensure reliability and affordability.

The document examines the challenges facing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in attracting and managing foreign direct investment (FDI). It highlights a disconnect between regional elite institutions and citizens, exacerbated by the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in January 2025. While West Africa possesses significant mineral resources and growth potential in renewables and IT, it suffers from weak governance, fragmented infrastructure, and an overdependence on foreign donors for energy project funding. The author recommends a harmonised regional investment framework and a prioritisation of cross-border energy infrastructure to enhance collective bargaining power and sustainable development.

The report examines community benefits frameworks (CBFs) across six completed U.S. transmission projects, finding that early, meaningful engagement and tailored benefits—such as infrastructure upgrades, land conservation, and co-ownership—are essential for reducing opposition and avoiding costly delays. It highlights that while financial compensation is common, non-monetary benefits and innovative financing models, including Tribal co-ownership and nonprofit partnerships, provide more sustainable value. The analysis warns that delayed engagement or narrow benefit distribution can lead to litigation and community friction, emphasizing the need for regulatory flexibility and the use of trusted local messengers to build trust.

Global Energy Monitor reports that 216 GW of proposed green hydrogen projects in 11 African countries are primarily designed for export to Europe, despite a lack of established markets, funding, and infrastructure. The analysis highlights a disconnect between these massive, often hypothetical projects and the urgent need for domestic electrification, noting that 61% of prospective utility-scale wind and solar projects in Africa are earmarked for hydrogen. While small-scale distributed solar and wind projects have successfully improved energy access, the large-scale hydrogen push risks creating stranded assets and depleting local water resources without providing significant local economic value.

The BTC 2025 Communications Toolkit offers tailored messaging strategies to promote the clean energy transition in Britain. It advises communicators to focus on progress, economic prosperity, and community benefits while avoiding the vilification of the oil and gas industry. The guide breaks down specific appeals for five audience segments: Progressive Activists, Incrementalist Lefts, Established Liberals, and Traditional Conservatives, emphasizing the need to speak for the majority who support renewables rather than focusing on a loud minority of dissenters.

The document evaluates the use of renewable hydrogen in Southeast Asia's power sector, arguing that while it can address seasonal storage and peaking needs, the practice of co-firing hydrogen and ammonia in fossil fuel plants is often cost-inefficient and may delay the transition away from fossil fuels. It recommends prioritizing renewable energy and grid infrastructure to lower costs and enhance global competitiveness.

Maharashtra aims to produce 500 kilotons of green hydrogen annually by 2030. While green hydrogen is not yet cost-competitive with grey hydrogen, the report finds that state capital expenditure subsidies could reduce the levelized cost of hydrogen by 21–25 percent, from $4.5 per kg to under $3.5 per kg. On-site projects currently offer the lowest cost at approximately $4/kg, though they are limited by land constraints. The report identifies Raigarh and Ratnagiri as potential early-mover hubs and proposes a Green Hydrogen Readiness Plan focusing on seven impact areas across the value chain.

The report identifies the necessity of a high-capacity charging network—comprising private depot charging, public charging, and grid upgrades—to enable the adoption of zero-emission trucks in India. It argues that a combination of public and private finance, including blended finance and government intervention, is required to unlock capital and mitigate risks for distribution companies (DISCOMs) and charging point operators (CPOs) to meet India's 2070 net-zero goals.

The 2025 Utility Roundtable highlighted the need for African power utilities to move beyond dependency on foreign aid by adopting new financing strategies, addressing structural inefficiencies like commercial losses, and strategically integrating renewable energy into fragile grids through regional collaboration and private sector engagement.

The US power sector is experiencing unprecedented load growth, requiring the grid to expand more than five times faster than in the previous two decades. To address this, the report recommends maximizing existing grid value through grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) and demand-side flexibility, accelerating connections via 'energy parks' and streamlined interconnection processes, and adopting proactive, scenario-based planning. It also suggests targeted affordability measures for low-income customers and specialized rate designs for large loads to prevent cost-shifting and stranded-asset risks.

The document argues that while Africa possesses immense renewable energy potential, over 600 million people lack electricity, and only 2% of global renewable energy investments in the last two decades have gone to the continent. It identifies critical barriers to private sector engagement, including currency mismatch, regulatory instability, and inadequate grid infrastructure. Using Nigeria as a case study, the report highlights the success of off-grid solar solutions compared to the struggling privatised on-grid sector. It recommends institutionalising predictable policies, expanding innovative finance like green bonds and blended finance, and investing in grid-compatible infrastructure and local technical capacity to accelerate the energy transition.

The policy brief examines the energy landscape of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the region's struggle to balance immediate energy affordability with long-term decarbonisation. It identifies new security risks, specifically China's dominance in clean energy supply chains and conflicting policy signals from the US and EU. The author advocates for a technology-neutral approach—integrating nuclear, renewables, and emerging technologies like CCS—and suggests that CEE can become a clean-tech manufacturing hub. Furthermore, it emphasizes the strategic importance of integrating Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans into the EU energy grid to enhance regional resilience.