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Electric Truck and Bus Market in US: Brief

Electric Truck and Bus Market in US: Brief

Apr 17, 2026 | , ,

A total of 460,299 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) were registered in 2025 in the United States, of which 2,375 (0.52%) were zero-emission. Total registrations contracted by 7.6% compared with 2024, and zero-emission registrations had a sharper decline of 15.5%. The annual zero-emission registration share slipped from 0.56% in 2024 to 0.52% in 2025, ending the upward trend observed in recent years. California had the highest number of new zero-emission MHDV registrations in 2025 (875), followed by Texas (152), New York (119), Pennsylvania (112), and New Jersey (103).

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Energy Technology Perspectives 2026: IEA Report

Energy Technology Perspectives 2026: IEA Report

Apr 17, 2026 | ,

The 2026 edition of Energy Technology Perspectives is published against the backdrop of a fast-changing policy and technology landscape. Governments are working to establish secure and resilient supply chains for clean energy technologies while advancing key energy policy goals such as energy security, affordability and economic competitiveness, as well as climate and other environmental goals. In a landscape that is constantly evolving, this report aims to deliver timely insights into the status and outlook of technology deployment, manufacturing, project pipelines, investments, and trade of different energy technologies and materials.

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Plug-in PV Adoption in Germany: Report

Plug-in PV Adoption in Germany: Report

Apr 17, 2026 | , ,

The report presents Germany’s experience, where removing administrative and technical enabled barriers the rapid expansion of plug-in solar. It provides detailed analysis from the perspectives of policy design, market development, safety standards, and applications in multi-family housing. Plug-in solar is a new type of small-scale, low-cost, and easy-to-install solar system that has been rapidly expanding, particularly in Germany. Even people living in apartment buildings can generate their own electricity by installing systems on balconies or similar spaces, significantly broadening access to solar power.

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Türkiye Electricity Review 2026: Report

Türkiye Electricity Review 2026: Report

Apr 17, 2026 | , ,

In Türkiye, electricity generation has shifted rapidly over the past three years, marked by accelerated growth in solar energy and record wind installations in 2025. Wind and solar combined generated 22% of electricity, helping to limit the pressure on natural gas imports caused by drought-driven declines in hydroelectric generation. However, coal remains the largest source of electricity generation at 34%, with two-thirds of this production relying on imports. While Türkiye still lags behind many European countries in renewable energy share, it stands out with its expanding battery project pipeline.

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Grid Capacity Limitations in EU: Report

Grid Capacity Limitations in EU: Report

Apr 10, 2026 | , ,

Europe’s energy security depends on reducing imported fossil fuel reliance through electrification and rapid expansion of homegrown renewable power. Meanwhile, Europe’s competitiveness relies on connecting new industrial demand. Analysis of available grid capacity shows that grids are not fully prepared for the continent’s ambitions. Europe needs to take swift action to address grid bottlenecks. This includes reforming administrative processes and deploying non-wire solutions.

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Global Energy Outlook 2026: Report

Global Energy Outlook 2026: Report

Apr 10, 2026 | , , , , ,

Electricity demand is surging. Projections for power consumption around the world have been revised upward in recent years, incorporating rising demand from data centers and the electrification of end-use sectors such as transportation. Although these trends vary across regions, they add up to a rapidly electrifying world. World coal demand has grown faster than expected. Under most scenarios, wind and solar grow to account for more than half of global electricity generation by 2050.

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Energy Transition in Mexico: Brief

Energy Transition in Mexico: Brief

Apr 10, 2026 | , ,

Mexico’s trajectory has diverged in recent years due to shifting federal priorities, policy uncertainty, and a re-emphasis on fossil fuels. Although a new administration has created an opening for renewable energy investment and a potential opportunity for investors, Mexico must contend with the political uncertainty generated by mandates for state-owned electricity production, recent cancellations of renewable energy auctions, and constitutional reforms to unlock long-term success in meeting its climate and energy goals.

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Energy Storage Deployment in Europe: Report

Energy Storage Deployment in Europe: Report

Apr 2, 2026 | , ,

Energy storage technologies are crucial for a secure, resilient and low-carbon energy system, but their implementation is hindered by a range of challenges. This report provides an analysis of the deployment of energy storage technologies in Europe, identifying the current status and the policy framework. Key findings highlight the growing expectations of lithium ion battery storage, the continued importance of pumped-storage hydropower and the significant potential of energy storage to support the integration of renewable energy sources.

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Energy and AI in East Asia: Report

Energy and AI in East Asia: Report

Apr 2, 2026 | , ,

The rise of AI puts East Asian countries in the spotlight. While AI is expected to be a significant driver of electricity demand, it also has major use cases in the energy sector and can contribute to more efficient and optimal processes. A major area of use is in the electricity system, specifically more optimal integration of VRE sources such as solar PV and wind. Utilising AI effectively in this field is particularly relevant for East Asia since countries have all set net zero targets, even though the targets and timelines for expanding renewable energy sources vary between countries. 

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British Columbia’s Distributed Energy Resource Potential: Report

British Columbia’s Distributed Energy Resource Potential: Report

Apr 2, 2026 | , ,

As B.C.’s electricity demand grows, a new resource is emerging in homes and businesses across the province: distributed energy resources like EVs, heat pumps, smart thermostats, and smart water heaters that can flexibly manage when electricity is used. The report examines how DERs could contribute to B.C.’s electricity system under multiple future scenarios and finds they can provide grid capacity at lower cost than building new infrastructure—strengthening the case for stronger incentives and programs to scale their adoption.

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Energy Storage Powers US Manufacturing: Report

Energy Storage Powers US Manufacturing: Report

Mar 27, 2026 | , ,

Energy storage is rapidly becoming one of the most powerful engines of American industrial growth. Across battery systems, cells, and critical minerals, energy storage is rapidly building a full-stack, end-to-end American supply chain. This momentum follows the industry’s 2025 commitment to invest $100 billion in American manufacturing and minerals production, which ultimately is expected to generate over 350,000 new jobs. Energy storage now represents one of the fastest-growing advanced manufacturing sectors in the US economy.

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Energy Shocks Remind Europe of Gas Reliance: Report

Energy Shocks Remind Europe of Gas Reliance: Report

Mar 27, 2026 | , , ,

The first ten days following the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East have been a painful reminder of the EU’s fossil reliance. The rise in fossil prices increased the EU’s fossil import bill, which could have a knock-on effect on electricity prices. The cost of gas-fired power across Europe has increased by more than 50% due to the gas price spike since February 28. The EU paid an additional €2.5bn for fossil fuel imports in the first 10 days of the conflict.

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US Transmission Planning and Development Report Card

US Transmission Planning and Development Report Card

Mar 27, 2026 | , ,

The 2025 Transmission Planning and Development Report Card released by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) provides an updated assessment of US transmission planning and development across ten regions. The report shows incremental improvement in transmission planning across most of the regions, driven largely by reforms to regional planning. However, many regions continue to fall well short of best practices, and progress remains uneven relative to the scale and urgency of today’s transmission needs.

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Sheltering from Global Oil Shocks: Report

Sheltering from Global Oil Shocks: Report

Mar 26, 2026 | , , , , , ,

The report details demand-side options open to households, businesses and governments to shelter themselves from today’s oil shock and relieve the strains on affordability, based on the agency’s energy security expertise as well on specific country examples. Governments can take the lead, both by setting an example and by facilitating these actions, but many can be adopted by individuals and businesses directly. Most of these options relate to consumption of road transport fuels, but they also cover fuel use for air transport, cooking and industry.

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Carbon Pricing in Southeast Asia: Brief

Carbon Pricing in Southeast Asia: Brief

Mar 20, 2026 | ,

Southeast Asian countries have been exploring effective ways of introducing carbon pricing in their economies. In 2023, Indonesia launched IDXCarbon, the country’s first official carbon exchange. The Philippines is evaluating the feasibility of introducing an emissions trading system. VietNam announced its plan to pilot an ETS starting in June 2025, with the target of full operation by 2029. This brief summarises the current status of carbon pricing, including the most recent developments; discusses the challenges; and highlights the opportunities for making progress.

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Opportunities in Canada’s Clean Economy Sectors: Report

Opportunities in Canada’s Clean Economy Sectors: Report

Mar 20, 2026 | , ,

This report focuses on four specific clean economy sectors: clean electricity transmission, critical minerals, electric vehicles, and lower carbon, modular homebuilding. Each sector presents an opportunity to draw out the greatest possible value from natural resources, and build dynamic, high-productivity industries with a clear focus on export opportunities, all while making sure Canada is leveraging its domestic market to the greatest possible extent.

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UK’s Plans and Progress to Net Zero by 2050: Briefing

UK’s Plans and Progress to Net Zero by 2050: Briefing

Mar 20, 2026 | ,

The UK is committed to reaching net zero by 2050. This means that the total greenhouse gas emissions would be equal to the emissions removed from the atmosphere, with the aim of limiting global warming and resultant climate change. The UK Government has adopted a suite of policies in order to reach net zero. This briefing provides an overview of the background context for net zero, headline policies since 2020, and current progress towards this goal. It gives a breakdown of current net zero policy by some of the key sectors, including stakeholder commentary on this progress.

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Energy Communities Potential in EU: Report

Energy Communities Potential in EU: Report

Mar 13, 2026 | , ,

The EU set a target for the share of renewable energy of at least 42.5 % by 2030 (up from 25.4 % in 2024). The Commission estimated that half of the EU’s citizens could produce up to 50 % of the EU’s renewable energy by 2050. The report concludes that the EU is unlikely to have at least one renewables-based energy community in every municipality with more than 10 000 inhabitants by 2025, as it had reached only 27 % of its objective by January 2025.

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Frameworks For Fiji’s Energy Transition: Report

Frameworks For Fiji’s Energy Transition: Report

Mar 13, 2026 | ,

This report examines the legal and regulatory conditions shaping Fiji’s electricity sector and identifies gaps that are limiting the pace and scale of renewable energy deployment. It offers practical recommendations across short, medium, and long term aimed at strengthening the enabling environment, improving regulatory clarity, and creating conditions that attract greater private sector participation.

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US Clean Power Q4 2025 Update: Report

US Clean Power Q4 2025 Update: Report

Mar 13, 2026 | , ,

Total 2025 clean power capacity additions totaled 50,344 MW, accounting for over 90% of new capacity and bringing total operational clean power to 363,301 MW. The battery storage industry saw its best year yet for deployments after adding 16,175 MW/46,520 MWh of new capacity in 2025, surpassing the previous annual deployment record set in 2024 by 41%. The clean power pipeline rose to 187,514 MW in Q4, up just 1% from Q3, and up 8% year-over-year.

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