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This document is a government notice from the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy detailing a determination under Section 34(1) of the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006. It specifies the procurement of new generation capacity from various energy sources to ensure energy security, aligned with the Integrated Resource Plan for Electricity 2019 - 2030 (IRP 2019).

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy of South Africa provides written reasons for a Ministerial Determination regarding the procurement of new generation capacity. The determination aims to ensure energy security and address load shedding by procuring capacity from renewables, storage, gas, and coal, aligned with the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2019).

This document is an affidavit filed by Shaun Kraut, a Senior Legal Administrative Officer in the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, in a High Court case involving the City of Cape Town, NERSA, and the Minister of Energy. The affidavit outlines government measures to increase electricity generation capacity outside of Eskom, including draft regulations to allow municipalities to procure power from independent power producers and specific Ministerial Determinations for new capacity based on the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2019.

This policy brief from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) argues that renewable biomass and the energy programs established by the 2008 Farm Bill are critical for reducing U.S. dependence on petroleum, enhancing energy security, and promoting rural economic development.

Ember's response to the Net Zero Review argues that the UK can achieve clean power by 2030 to combat inflation and energy prices, while calling for planning reforms and the removal of biomass subsidies to meet 2050 targets.

This report by Ember analyzes the North Sea's position as the world's largest offshore wind basin, detailing its current capacity, recent installation records, and the strategic necessity of international collaboration to overcome supply chain challenges and enhance European energy security.

This report by Ember examines how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz exposes the fragility of global fossil fuel dependencies, particularly in Asia, and argues that scaling 'electrotech' (EVs, solar, wind, batteries, and heat pumps) provides a viable path to energy security and economic independence.

This case study examines the implementation of a hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) system with Lithium-ion (Li-ion) storage at UV Tooling CC, a parts manufacturer in Cape Town, to mitigate the impact of systemic loadshedding on industrial production.

This document outlines the draft Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics designed to measure the success of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) 25-year Strategic Plan (2019–2044). It establishes a framework of leading and lagging metrics to assess organizational performance across themes such as fundraising, open data, capacity building, and science-policy integration in the Americas.

The Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is inviting member Parties to nominate experts for the IAI Expert List, a curated resource for technical consultations intended for decision-makers, scientists, civil society, and media.

This case study describes how Gold Fields developed a 40 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project at its South Deep Gold Mine in South Africa to reduce operating costs and enhance energy security in the face of rising utility tariffs and supply constraints.

This policy brief examines China's evolving role in global climate change mitigation and adaptation, highlighting the intersection of energy security, economic development, and international diplomacy. It details China's domestic targets for reducing energy intensity and increasing renewable energy, while analyzing the geopolitical tensions and trust deficits between China and developed nations like the U.S. and EU.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute analyzes China's position in international climate negotiations, highlighting the tension between its goals for economic growth, energy security, and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It details China's domestic energy intensity targets and its strategic balancing act between representing developing nations and seeking advantages in a low-carbon economy.

This fact sheet, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute, provides a detailed FAQ regarding the transition to climate-neutral electricity generation in Estonia. It evaluates various energy pathways, the feasibility of nuclear and CCU technologies, the necessity of dispatchable capacity for energy security, and the regulatory reforms required to accelerate renewable energy deployment by 2030 and beyond.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute and UNECE analyzes the potential for enhanced energy connectivity in Central Asia. Through scenario modelling, it demonstrates that transitioning from national self-sufficiency to integrated regional power trading can lower electricity production costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve energy security by leveraging the diverse renewable and low-carbon resources of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

This policy brief by Transforma analyzes the impact of phasing out coal and gas-fired thermal power plants on Colombia's electricity supply-demand balance between 2025 and 2038. While average energy balances remain positive, the study identifies significant risks to 'firm energy' (guaranteed capacity during critical conditions like droughts), projecting deficits in all phase-out scenarios. The document emphasizes that current planned renewable projects are insufficient to offset the loss of thermal backup and suggests a combination of increased renewable capacity, improved transmission infrastructure, and demand-side management to maintain system stability.

This report provides a framework for assessing financial risks related to energy security, water scarcity, and climate change within the commercial real estate sector of South and Southeast Asia, while highlighting the potential for net positive returns from green building investments.

This research paper by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the World Resources Institute evaluates eight technological and energy use scenarios for the United States in 2035, all aimed at limiting atmospheric carbon dioxide to 450 parts per million (ppm). The authors use an "Energy Security Lens" to assess these scenarios across eleven factors, including diversity of sources, reliability, and affordability.

This issue brief by the World Resources Institute and Duke Energy argues that a federal carbon tax on the carbon content of oil, coal, and natural gas would support tax reform, reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and enhance energy security in the United States.

This analysis by the World Resources Institute examines the tradeoffs between energy security and climate change in the context of U.S. energy policy, noting that addressing one without the other can lead to unintended consequences.