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Senior Analyst, Climate Policy
Marcus Thorne deciphers international climate agreements and global energy regulatory frameworks. He focuses on carbon market dynamics and the impact of government policy on energy trade.
marcus.thorne@theenergybrief.orgGeothermal energy has risen from a limited resource to a potential energy source second only to solar power. Next-generation EGS and closed-loop systems are accelerating commercialization, and many countries around the world are ready for deployment.
In 2026, the global energy industry is undergoing profound transformation: electricity demand is surging due to electrification and AI, grid investment has become a capital priority, green hydrogen projects are expanding but constrained in execution, energy storage deployment is accelerating, and digitalization and cybersecurity have become key issues. Based on StartUs Insights data, this article outlines the top ten trends of the year.
A system dynamics study on Shanghai shows that under the current green transition path, Shanghai is expected to achieve carbon peaking by 2025. The study provides methodological and practical references for megacities to tackle the challenges of carbon emission reduction.
This article analyzes the changes in Germany's energy structure under the interaction of artificial intelligence, industrial technology, and green transformation, and explores how a systematic research framework can help understand policy signals, industry trends, and capital flows.
In the first week of July 2026, global clean energy transactions were active. Geothermal drilling startup Quaise Energy secured $144 million in funding, virtual power plant operator Axle Energy completed a €21 million Series A round, and giants like Blackstone and EQT spent billions of dollars acquiring grid infrastructure assets, indicating that capital is accelerating its shift from traditional oil and gas to new power system-related technologies.
France's 12th round of commercial and industrial rooftop solar PV tender saw the average winning price drop to €82.98/MWh, a record low, with demand capacity five times the allocable capacity, marking a strong recovery from the 2025 slump.
As heatwaves become more frequent in Europe, roads warp and railways deform, shifting infrastructure investment from clean energy to climate adaptation. Retrofitting transportation networks has become the next wave of construction priorities, with profound implications for energy systems, supply chains, and public safety.
Geopolitics, new regulations, and stronger policy impetus are reshaping market risks and opportunities. This article focuses on three large mining companies with sustainable investment theme exposure in clean energy, infrastructure, and environment: China Gold International Resources, Mader Group, and Genesis Minerals, analyzing their business models, financial performance, and ESG integration.
JinkoSolar has set world records 33 consecutive times with its TOPCon and tandem cell technologies and was named to the 2026 Fortune China Tech 50. This article analyzes how photovoltaic technology iteration drives the global energy transition, as well as the efficiency limits, mass production challenges, and market competition it faces.
The global green economy market value has surpassed $10 trillion for the first time, clean energy investment returns have outperformed the broader market, and the United States will add 79.7 GW of clean electricity in 2026, marking a new phase of energy transition driven by capital.
In the first quarter of 2026, US energy storage installations reached 3.3 GW/8.4 GWh, a record high for the same period. Tax policy certainty and large-load customer demand are the main drivers. Wood Mackenzie and ACP expect cumulative installations to reach 200 GW/655 GWh by 2031.
The European Commission has approved a €10 million national aid plan for clean technology in Austria, marking a new step in the EU's clean technology support policies and providing institutional backing for member states to accelerate their energy transition.