Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott L. Montgomery is a geologist who writes about energy issues. What is an “energy transition”? You might think, given its wide ...

Developing countries face a triple penalty when transitioning to clean energy: They often pay more for electricity, cannot access clean energy projects, and are locked into fossil fuel dependency. The ...

This research area targets one of the most complex and important issues of modern day-- the ongoing global energy transition. The overarching objective of the research area is to develop a diverse and ...

The transition from coal-dependent economies to ones driven by sustainable energy sources presents a global challenge in balancing climate action, energy access, and economic development. The “just ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gaurav Sharma is a London-based analyst who covers energy & ESG. As the debate around energy efficiencies and climate change ...

Increased demand and supply shortages have pushed oil prices to nearly $100 per barrel. The high-price environment could give rise to an increase in drilling and coal usage. Energy companies and ...

From heating and cooling homes, transportation, cooking and more, energy powers our lives. But our energy systems are surging with inequality. To confront the climate crisis, scientists say, we must ...

Accelerating energy transitions in major economies can create positive spillover effects worldwide, even amid geopolitical tensions, with North America and the Eurozone boosting progress in other ...

Below are eight charts that capture some of the key milestones and developments impacting global energy transition progress in 2025, as well as key data points to track heading into 2026 and beyond.

Poland’s economy, including its energy sector, is still heavily dependent on fossil fuels, including coal. In recent years Poland has significantly developed its renewable energy potential, reduced ...