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A recent study reveals that "floating solar photovoltaic systems are rapidly gaining traction due to their potential for higher energy yield and efficiency compared to conventional land-based solar photovoltaic systems.” The technology, studies have indicated, generates 0.6 percent to 4.4 percent more energy and exhibits efficiency improvements ranging from 0.1 percent to 4.45 percent over land-based solar power plants.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the barrage of rocket attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have forced the country to rebuild what's been destroyed while reimagining its energy future at the same time. The destruction of over a quarter of Ukraine's power generation has upped the demand for clean, renewable energy systems, decentralized energy generation, and smarter, more resilient grids. The nation's push for a just energy transition has become a defining narrative

Rather, such approaches are more about providing regions, especially those heavily dependent on oil and petroleum exports, with pragmatic pathways to a clean energy transition and a bridge between legacy infrastructure and next-generation clean-tech value chains.  

From 2018 to 2023, South Africa endured a debilitating energy crisis as rolling blackouts paralysed the nation. This catastrophe stemmed from the premature decommissioning of coal plants without adequate replacement capacity. While South Africa struggled, China and India—two of the world's top coal consumers—expanded their coal infrastructure with less scrutiny, revealing a global inequity in climate policy.

In the Gulf, a region long defined by oil prosperity, a quieter but no less consequential transformation is underway. Until recently, it was somewhat difficult to imagine a flourishing post-oil Gulf economy. Today, however, national strategies, significant infrastructure investments, and proactive policy frameworks are converging to support a decisive transformation in energy and industry.

June marks Pride Month, a time to reflect on equality, not just in society, but also in how we build our future. Asia's clean energy revolution is underway, but who gets to participate? For women and LGBTQ+ individuals, barriers to green jobs and leadership still persist, especially in male-dominated renewable energy sectors.

But with international financing for coal-fired thermal plants drying up, it remains to be seen whether the Zimbabwe government will shift investment towards solar energy. For now, it is boom time for rooftop solar systems. 

There is plenty to be optimistic about and reasons for concern regarding the EV market in Argentina. Lessons from Mexico and Brazil, access to raw materials, and encouraging imports may transition the current automotive industry into EV production. However, in order for this to occur, the government must create a comprehensive EV approach and start to build the infrastructure that the industry will require.

Lithium mining in Zimbabwe has followed the resource curse route—a paradox of plenty. All the communities rich in lithium are frustrated with the plunder. Not one community is benefiting. Their portion is to pay the externalized costs of lithium mining: land grabbing, exhumation of the remains of loved ones, water grabbing, violence, dust and noise pollution, among others.

The security required for trillions of dollars of investment requires insurance backing, making climate insurance the basis for much of climate financing. If the world of climate financing is built on the back of the insurance industry, it is essential to understand its role.

The collaboration between companies, government policies, and non-profit organizations has set the stage for Kenya to become a leader in clean cooking in the region.

It is difficult to overstate the importance of long-duration energy storage in the transition to a green economy, and both countries and industries would be well served by investing in these technologies.