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Technical Insights on Power Systems & Energy
Analysis on grid integration, renewable energy projects, energy infrastructure investment, storage, energy security, and policy, written for development finance institutions, governments, utilities, and project teams.
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Onshore vs Offshore Wind: What You Need to Know
A comparison of onshore and offshore wind, covering their advantages, challenges and economic, social and environmental considerations, illustrated by case studies from Spain and the United Kingdom.
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Energy-Efficient Buildings: Future Technology and Performance
Why buildings, responsible for roughly 38% of energy-related CO2 emissions, need energy-efficient design, and which technologies are improving heating, cooling and electricity performance.
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India’s Solar Milestone and the Urgent Need for Smart Grids
How India’s surge in solar generation in June 2025, supplying up to 30% of midday power in some states, highlights the urgent need for smart grids and greater system flexibility.
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Microgrids and You: How Local Energy Empowers the World
How microgrids and decentralized energy systems help communities strengthen resilience, rely more on local resources and adapt to climate pressures, and where they fit in modern power systems.
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Geothermal Energy in the Caribbean: A Hotbed for Innovation
An introduction to geothermal energy, how the Earth’s heat is used for power and direct heating, and why the Caribbean’s volcanic islands offer strong potential for geothermal innovation.
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Clean Energy Funding: Inside the World of Green Investment
An overview of green investment: the financial instruments that direct capital to renewable energy and sustainable development, and how they support climate mitigation and the energy transition.
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Geothermal Energy: A New Era of Caribbean Cooperation
Why regional cooperation on geothermal energy could reduce Caribbean Island states’ reliance on imported fossil fuels, stabilize energy costs and strengthen resilience and economic security.
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How AI is Revolutionizing Energy Efficiency in Smart Homes
How artificial intelligence manages lighting, heating, cooling and appliances in smart homes, improving comfort and convenience while reducing household energy use and costs.
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Climate Discourse: The Future of Energy in a Divided World
A response to reader debate on renewables and the climate crisis, examining differing views on energy, economics and climate policy, and why open discussion matters for the energy transition.