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Summary
* Overall: This is the pivotal decade in the energy transition because change
is driven by prices and flows.
* The technology revolution is the key driver. Renewable technologies enjoy
learning curves and exponential growth, which has already led to peak fossil
fuel demand.
* China is the leader. That both makes change easier and has sparked a global
race to the top.
* This is the decade of change. Solar and EVs will rise to dominate sector
sales by 2030. Renewables will hit price tipping points in every major area of
energy demand. Energy efficiency will double as it follows technology up the
S-curve.
* The barriers to change are many but they are solvable with continued (and
likely) support from technology, policy, finance, and civil society.
* The debate will be very different by 2030 when change will be priced into
markets.
* For investors, companies, and banks there will be a shift from tactics to
strategy; from ESG to energy system transition thinking.
* Most policymakers will embrace the competition to lead the “Age of
Renewables” and enjoy energy security.
* For the Global South, there is a new development opportunity. And for
petrostates a necessity to reform.
* For climate, health, justice, and nature there is hope from the application
of superior technology.
* For energy modelers, it is time to up your game or become stranded experts."
Via
Future Crunch, who wrote:
If you are feeling despair about the fate of the planet, if you are angry
with the fossil fuel companies or terrified about the runaway temperatures
in the Atlantic, if you have ever marched in a protest or written to your
local representative or ranted that the greed of the few is ruining the
future of many, then please, take a few minutes to look at this report from
the Rocky Mountain Institute.
It will help. We promise.
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Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
