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Unlocking Global Geothermal Energy: Pathways and Prospects for the Scaled Deployment of Next-Generation Geothermal Technology

Based on the latest research from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, this paper provides an in-depth analysis of the global deployment potential, cost decline trends, and policy pathways of next-generation geothermal energy technologies (enhanced geothermal systems and closed-loop geothermal systems), exploring how geothermal energy can become a key force in the clean energy transition.

Lars van der Meer6 min read
Clean Energy

Unlocking the Global Geothermal Energy Potential: Next-Generation Technologies Open New Pathways for Large-Scale Deployment

Geothermal energy is ushering in a historic turning point. From Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) to closed-loop systems, new technologies are liberating this resource from geographic constraints, positioning it to become the world's second-largest renewable energy source after solar power. This article, based on the latest research from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, evaluates the 30 most promising countries and analyzes the technological, cost, and policy challenges.

Elena Rossi7 min read
Energy Transition

From Ambition to Action: The Path to Net Zero in Hard-to-Abate Sectors

Steel, cement, aviation, and shipping are among the hard-to-abate sectors, accounting for about 40% of global emissions. This article explores how to translate climate ambitions into concrete emission reduction actions through localized strategies, innovation hubs, and transformations in the global energy market.

Elena Rossi6 min read
Climate Policy

From solar robots to floating wind turbines: Multiple signals of accelerated global clean energy development in mid-2026

In mid-2026, multiple breakthroughs emerged in the global clean energy sector: Google signed a 200MW solar PPA, the world's largest 16MW floating wind turbine was installed, electricity prices in Spain fell due to renewable energy, New York advanced a climate responsibility bill targeting oil companies, and BYD led the UK electric vehicle market. This article summarizes recent key developments and analyzes their systematic impact on the energy transition.

Amira Al-Fayed8 min read
Clean Energy

2026 Renewable Energy Industry Outlook: New Focus Amid Policy Changes

Deloitte's 2026 Renewable Energy Industry Outlook points out that against the backdrop of policy changes, the industry focus is shifting to infrastructure construction and project execution, and market participants need to cope with uncertainties in incentive policies and supply chain challenges.

Julian Hartmann5 min read
Grid & Storage

Grid construction drives Europe to dominate global Q1 infrastructure deal wave.

In the first quarter of 2026, driven by grid modernization and clean energy construction, Europe accounted for seven of the top ten private equity deals in the global architecture and engineering sector, setting new quarterly highs in both deal count and value.

Sophia Sterling6 min read