19 January 2026

​​What the Berlin blackout tells us about energy resilience

On 3 January, an arson attack damaged high-voltage cables near a combined heat and power plant, triggering a blackout in […]

25 November 2025

Spain’s fair-well to coal: How just transition helped Spain end coal power 

Spain quietly reached a historic milestone this summer: for a record 74 days between 3 July and 16 September, the country’s power system operated entirely without coal. With coal accounting for less than 1% of Spain’s electricity generation this year, it’s a clear sign that the country is on the brink of completing a full coal phase-out.

18 November 2025

From Gatekeepers to Enablers: Reimagining Distribution System Operators for a renewable future

Distribution grids need to transition from a network where households and businesses passively consume electricity generated principally from centralised thermal power plants – to a system where electricity is generated and consumed in a much more decentralised, flexible manner. This transformation redefines the role of DSOs. Their new role as the key enablers, innovators and investors for the energy transition necessarily implies that current governance and operational structures need overhauling. Our new report sets out high-level changes needed to transform DSOs into the enablers of the clean energy transition.

06 November 2025

Turning Old Coal Mines into Solar Fields: A Chance for People and the Planet

Türkiye’s Ministry of Energy’s recent announcement about turning former coal mining sites into solar fields is a promising but cautious step toward a cleaner future. On paper, it signals a shift away from costly, polluting fossil fuels, something Türkiye urgently needs to plan for. But the true test will be in how this transformation is implemented, and who truly benefits from it.