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Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Sustainability, Energy, Solar
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An engineer inspecting solar panels
Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Sustainability, Energy, Solar

China’s Phase-Out of Solar Feed-in Tariffs Is a Sign of a Mature Sector, Not a Waning One

China’s Solar PV installations dropped 85 percent in June after a planned subsidy phase-out. But far from a retreat from renewables, the country's energy policy reforms reflect an increasingly mature and competitive solar industry. Download Deck PDFDownload Deck PPT
Carbon, Climate and Policy, Climate Knowledge Initiative, Elections, Energy
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US Capitol building
Carbon, Climate and Policy, Climate Knowledge Initiative, Elections, Energy

America's Clean Energy Transition Will Continue Despite the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

While the OBBBA guts renewable energy incentives, undercuts US manufacturing, and hands a long-term advantage to China, economics will continue to drive clean energy growth.Download PDFDownload PPT
Climate and Consumer Behavior, Climate and Finance, Climate and Technology, Energy, Energy Solutions, Energy Transition
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Technician working on solar panels
Climate and Consumer Behavior, Climate and Finance, Climate and Technology, Energy, Energy Solutions, Energy Transition

To Help Scale Climate Finance, MDBs Must Seek Replicable Leverage

Combining public priorities with private investments is the key to climate action – but speed is of the essence.
Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Distinguished Speaker Series, Energy, Energy Solutions
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Bon Mumgaard, left, in conversation with Professor Bruce Usher
Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Distinguished Speaker Series, Energy, Energy Solutions

Paving the Way to Fusion Energy

Inside the global race to build the next generation of clean power with Bob Mumgaard, CEO of Commonwealth Fusion Systems.
Business and Society, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Energy, Energy Solutions, Solar
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Solar rooftop panels in Texas
Business and Society, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Energy, Energy Solutions, Solar

How States Like Texas Are Driving the Clean Energy Boom in the Trump Era

Despite federal rollbacks, both red and blue states are using federal and state incentives to drive investment and upgrade energy infrastructure.Download Deck PDFDownload Deck PPT
Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Energy, Energy Solutions, Energy Transition, Wind
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Solar panels and wind power generation equipment
Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Energy, Energy Solutions, Energy Transition, Wind

Can Wind Energy Compete? Three Key Takeaways on Its Future

Wind energy has long been a cornerstone of the renewable energy sector, yet it faces increasing competition from solar power, supply chain disruptions, and shifting global policies. Here are three critical forces shaping the future of wind energy.Explore the Full "Wind Energy" Deck (PDF)Explore the Full "Wind Energy" Deck PPT
Battery, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Energy, Energy Solutions, Energy Storage Systems
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Battery storage array at a power plant in the Palm Springs desert.
Battery, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Energy, Energy Solutions, Energy Storage Systems

The Future of Energy Storage: Five Key Insights on Battery Innovation and the Clean Energy Shift

Breakthroughs in battery technology are transforming the global energy landscape, fueling the transition to clean energy and reshaping industries from transportation to utilities. With demand for energy storage soaring, what’s next for batteries—and how can businesses, policymakers, and investors keep pace? Explore the Full "Energy Storage" Deck (PDF) Explore the Full "Energy Storage" Deck (PPT)
Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Energy, Energy Solutions
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An iceberg
Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Energy, Energy Solutions

What Will Trump’s Victory Mean for the Climate?

On climate and especially environmental policy, the return of Donald Trump to the White House is clearly bad news. But the outlook is uncertain, because Trump has sent mixed signals about the kinds of policy changes he might pursue, and it remains to be seen what effect he can have on broader technological and market trends.
Business and Society, Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Elections, Energy, Energy Solutions
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Solar panels and wind turbines
Business and Society, Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Elections, Energy, Energy Solutions

Shaping America’s Clean Energy Future: Economic Growth vs. Climate Policy

Climate change is a significant issue for voters who are increasingly focused on how political parties balance environmental priorities with economic considerations. Gautam Gowrisankaran, a professor of economics at Columbia University, argues that a candidate who can find and clearly communicate a well-rounded approach to both will likely have an advantage.
Climate and Solutions, Energy, Solar
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A worker installing solar panels
Climate and Solutions, Energy, Solar

Scaling Solar for a Renewable Energy Future: Key Challenges and Opportunities

As the world rushes toward a net-zero future, the experiences of Wendy De Wolf '18, co-founder of East Light Partners, underscore the opportunities and obstacles in scaling renewable energy and making solar power a dominant force in global energy production.Download Deck PDFDownload Deck PPT
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