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The document outlines policy recommendations for Turkey to reach its 2035 renewable energy goals, focusing on overcoming grid capacity constraints, accelerating permitting processes, diversifying energy sources, and enhancing regional interconnection to ensure grid flexibility.

This report section analyzes the impact of drought on hydroelectric power generation in Turkey, noting a long-term decline in capacity factors and a resulting increase in reliance on natural gas imports.

Turkey has established a massive battery project pipeline of 33 GW, surpassing EU nations like Germany and Italy, driven by a 2022 regulation requiring storage for new wind and solar plants. However, these projects average a storage duration of 1.1 hours, significantly lower than the 2025 global average of 2.5 hours and Turkey's own 2035 target of 7.5 GW with a two-hour duration. As of February 2026, 208 MW have been commissioned, aided by a 50% drop in installation costs since 2022.

This report section analyzes coal-fired electricity generation in Turkey, noting that while growth has slowed, a new purchase guarantee for domestic coal plants introduced in 2025 is expected to increase capacity utilization and potentially push generation to new records between 2026 and 2029.

The Türkiye Electricity Review 2026 by Ember analyzes Türkiye's electricity generation in 2025, highlighting a rapid shift toward wind and solar energy, which reached a record 22% share. Despite this growth, coal remains the primary power source at 34%, with a significant reliance on imports. The report also details the economic impact of drought on hydropower and Türkiye's substantial battery storage project pipeline.

This research paper analyzes the tension between Nigeria's goal of achieving a USD1 trillion GDP by 2030 and its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It examines the institutional frameworks, the carbon intensity of industrial growth, and the financial gaps hindering a sustainable energy transition.

This report evaluates the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, specifically Components A and C-FLS, which promote decentralized solar power plants (1–10 MW) on farmers' land to improve irrigation and reduce state power subsidies. While the economic case is strong, the report identifies governance, market, and structural barriers that have led to gradual progress, and provides recommendations for a post-2026 scheme architecture.

This report analyzes energy demand and production forecasts for Africa, comparing a 'Current Path' scenario with a 'Combined' scenario characterized by faster economic growth and policy interventions to constrain energy exports for domestic security.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies outlines a proposed 'Energy Policy scenario' for Africa to transition toward a low-emissions energy future. It analyzes the gap between current fossil fuel production and climate targets, the potential for scaling renewables and nuclear energy, and the role of energy efficiency in reducing total demand.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies examines the impact of various global carbon tax scenarios on Africa's energy transition and economic future, specifically highlighting the 'Sustainable Africa' scenario.

This report by Ember and the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) argues that falling costs for 'electrotech'—solar, batteries, and electric end-use technologies—provide a faster and cheaper path to energy access and economic development for emerging markets than traditional fossil-fuel-based models. It highlights how many CVF nations are already leapfrogging developed economies in solar penetration and electrification, reducing their dependence on expensive fossil fuel imports.

This policy brief by the Africa Policy Research Institute proposes a national strategy for Nigeria to capture and commercialise methane emissions from its oil and gas sector. It argues that treating methane as a strategic commodity rather than just a pollutant can mitigate climate impact while unlocking significant economic value, improving energy access, and creating jobs.

This policy brief by the Africa Policy Research Institute argues that Nigeria can transform its methane emissions from the oil and gas sector into an economic asset. By capturing wasted gas from flaring, venting, and leaks, Nigeria could unlock significant annual value, improve energy access, and meet climate commitments through a structured governance and commodification strategy.

The report 'Crossed wires: Grid capacity could block EU energy security' by Ember analyzes how limited grid capacity in Europe threatens energy security and economic competitiveness. It identifies significant shortfalls in grid hosting capacity for both new renewable energy projects and industrial demand, while noting that distribution grids are generally better prepared for household electrification, with notable exceptions in Spain and Poland.

This research paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes a global database of fossil fuel production restrictions, identifying 58 active measures across 25 countries and 27 subnational jurisdictions. It examines the trajectories of these policies, noting that while restrictions have grown exponentially over the last decade, they remain politically fragile and susceptible to rollbacks during periods of high energy prices or government changes.

This research paper analyzes the implications of Rwanda's threat to withdraw its security forces from Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province. It argues that the deployment serves Rwanda's political and economic interests while highlighting Mozambique's inability to independently secure its territory and the transactional nature of EU and US energy-driven security strategies.

This briefing by the Center for International Environmental Law examines the environmental, climatic, and economic risks associated with offshore oil and gas expansion in the Wider Caribbean, arguing that such activities threaten sustainable ocean-based economies and violate international legal obligations to prevent climate harm.

This policy brief by the Climate Bonds Initiative argues that accelerating the transition to clean energy is the primary solution for the European Union to protect itself from global energy shocks and achieve energy sovereignty. It highlights the vulnerability caused by a heavy reliance on fossil fuel imports and proposes a five-step strategy focusing on electrification, grid interconnection, flexible systems, industrial decarbonization, and the use of methane regulations to phase out high-risk suppliers.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative argues that the European Union must accelerate its transition to clean energy to achieve energy sovereignty and protect itself from global geopolitical shocks. It highlights the risks of relying on fossil fuel imports and proposes a five-step strategy—electrification, interconnection, flexibility, decarbonization, and the use of methane emission regulations—to reduce dependence on high-risk suppliers and enhance industrial competitiveness.

The report 'Radiografía de la Electromovilidad en Flotas Empresariales' provides a 2025 baseline of corporate vehicle fleets in Chile, analyzing the current state of electrification, operational patterns, and the barriers and incentives affecting the transition to electric commercial vehicles.