The energy transition from fossil fuels to zero-carbon energy is progressing at a snail's pace. In 1990, fossil fuels represented 87 percent of primary energy consumption. In 2023, it was 81 percent.

The EU has ambitious goals for climate and energy security. Its targets and policies may have large macroeconomic ...

The global energy transition stands at a critical point. Around the world, economies are striving to cut carbon emissions while keeping energy affordable and secure. Yet progress remains uneven.

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 ...

The renewable energy sector represents one of the most dynamic areas for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), driven by the global shift toward sustainable energy sources and carbon reduction goals. From ...

After years of pledging to cut fossil fuel output, Big Oil is pivoting back to large-scale oil and gas exploration as the energy transition slows and conventional energy profits remain strong.

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) analyzes the findings of IRENA’s latest “Renewable Energy: A Gender Perspective (2025)” report, revealing that women’s representation in the renewable energy ...

The energy innovation system transition is shifting focus from capacity expansion to system coordination, integration, and AI-driven grid optimization.

South Korea’s journey has placed it at a critical juncture in its energy history, as there are many formidable hurdles ahead for the nation. The era of globalization, championed by efficiency-driven ...

The Gulf Cooperation Council’s traditionally oil-based economies are growing as they diversify. Sovereign wealth funds and state-owned enterprises are the key vehicles through which diversification is ...