The solar capacity addition in India in the first quarter of 2020 was the lowest since 2016.

The way to climate neutrality has to be paved by a multitude of technologies, approaches and market mechanisms. Within this mix, flexibility stands out as one of the essential features of the energy system of the future.

With renewable energy making up a staggering 70% of Kenya’s energy mix in 2018 (Onyango, 2018) and as high as 87% as of January 2020, (Zarembka, 2020) one would be curious to see what steps Kenya took to shape its renewable energy landscape and attract private sector investment.

The main question is how to design a better system of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Energy, with low carbon, without reducing the reliability and without imposing undue and unnecessary costs.

EIA forecasts wind’s share to reach 10.3% in 2021.

The government in the summer earmarked 7 billion euros ($8.25 billion) for the build-up of green hydrogen in Germany, plus a further 2 billion euros to set up partnerships with other countries.

I regard the strictly green position as irrational and counterproductive. It is an impediment to efforts to quickly slash carbon emissions and limit the effects of global warming.

EIA forecasts Brent crude oil prices will average $47/b in 2021.

In sharp contrast to all other fuels, renewables used for generating electricity will grow by almost 7% in 2020.

"India is set to nearly double its energy consumption over the long-term," Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the virtual forum. "Our energy sector will be growth-centric, industry friendly and environment-conscious."