Editor profile

Lars van der Meer

Managing Editor, Clean Energy

Lars van der Meer specializes in large-scale renewable energy projects, focusing on global wind and solar expansion. He monitors the development of offshore and onshore clean energy hubs.

lars.vandermeer@theenergybrief.org

Bylined articles

Energy Briefs

Self-managed IRA platform introduces Energea Brazil community solar investment package: a new channel for cross-border clean capital

The U.S. self-directed IRA platform has added an investment package for Energea's community solar projects in Brazil, enabling retirement funds to participate in Latin America's distributed solar power. This innovative tool is driving cross-border clean energy capital flows and reshaping the way retail investors engage in the global energy transition.

Lars van der Meer7 min read
Clean Energy

MIT Research: Most IRA Clean Energy Achievements Can Still Be Retained Under OBBBA

A latest MIT study shows that despite the "Package of Beautiful Bills" gradually phasing out some tax credits, 74% of the clean electricity capacity brought by the US Inflation Reduction Act is still expected to come online. Among them, solar and energy storage are less affected, but the retention rate for onshore wind is less than half.

Lars van der Meer5 min read
Energy Transition

From Commitment to Results: How Sustainability Practices for Physical Assets Accelerate the Energy Transition

As the global energy transition accelerates, sustainability investments in physical assets are shifting from promises to measurable outcomes. Using CapitaLand Investment as an example, this article analyzes how building energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy deployment, and sustainable finance drive the low-carbon transition.

Lars van der Meer5 min read
Energy Transition

Hydrogen Energy's Pragmatic Shift: From Hype to Precise Value

Hydrogen energy is shifting from a universal decarbonization solution to precise applications, playing a complementary role in heavy industry, long-distance transportation, and extreme climate conditions. Localized production and low-carbon transformation are reshaping the energy system.

Lars van der Meer4 min read
Clean Energy

New South Wales invests AUD 225 million: Australia’s low-carbon manufacturing and renewable energy supply chains accelerate localisation

New South Wales has announced an investment of AUD 225 million to support the manufacturing of low-carbon products and renewable energy components, with a focus on areas such as solar modules, wind towers, batteries, and transmission cables. This policy is intended not only to strengthen local supply chains, but also reflects Australia’s strategic considerations in the context of the energy transition: promoting manufacturing reshoring, regional employment, and the upgrading of grid infrastructure.

Lars van der Meer10 min read
Grid & Storage

Volt Harbor Raises $2 Million in Funding: How Second-Hand Battery Energy Storage Is Entering Data Center and Grid Demand

Based on a CleanTechnica report, this article analyzes U.S. energy storage startup Volt Harbor’s $2 million seed funding, its modular software-defined energy storage platform for second-life batteries, and the significance of this technological approach for data centers, distribution grids, and the energy storage industry chain.

Lars van der Meer9 min read
Clean Energy

U.S. clean energy is expanding while also coming under pressure: how policy uncertainty is reshaping clean power investment

Based on the latest E2 project tracking data, the U.S. clean energy market in the first quarter of 2026 showed a split pattern in which “accelerated construction” and “project withdrawals” coexisted. Solar, wind, and storage projects accelerated amid rising power demand and a narrowing window for tax incentives, but manufacturing investment—especially in the electric vehicle and battery segments—has clearly slowed. Policy changes are simultaneously affecting power supply, supply chain布局, and capital allocation.

Lars van der Meer9 min read
Energy Briefs

INA Solar FY2025-26 performance growth reflects the expansion of India’s solar manufacturing and localization trend

INA Solar disclosed its FY2025-26 consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, with revenue rising to ₹2,163.52 crore, a significant increase from the previous fiscal year, and net profit up 59.34% year over year. The results to some extent reflect the continued growth of India’s solar manufacturing industry, supported by policy backing, expanding demand, and the development of local supply chains.

Lars van der Meer8 min read
Climate Policy

How Cities Can Scale Climate Solutions: Why System Capacity Must Keep Pace

Cities are important settings for deploying clean energy, energy storage, and climate adaptation solutions. However, to turn scattered projects into replicable, financeable, and scalable system capabilities, financing structures, technical standards, and implementation mechanisms all need to be upgraded in parallel.

Lars van der Meer7 min read