Author: Anela Dokso

The global market for energy technologies is poised for expansion, but the journey is fraught with both opportunities and challenges. IAE report delves into the metrics driving the sector, the technological advancements being adopted, and the strategic efforts needed to navigate the energy transformation landscape. Capital Inflows and Technological Advances In the context of venture capital (VC), energy innovation has seen a fluctuating trajectory. The 2011 to 2015 “cleantech bust” was followed by a resurgence, with capital flows increasing significantly due to the expectations set by the 2015 Paris Agreement. This rejuvenation, resulting in a 570% increase in VC funding…

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Japan’s push to become a global leader in hydrogen energy is at a crossroads. The billion-dollar Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC), once seen as a cornerstone of the country’s decarbonization strategy, has hit a roadblock. Originally designed to produce and ship hydrogen from Australia, the project is now pivoting to domestic hydrogen sources amid regulatory delays and environmental concerns in Victoria. This shift raises fundamental questions about the viability of Japan’s hydrogen strategy and its reliance on carbon capture technologies. The HESC project, supported by a ¥220 billion ($1.4 billion) investment from Japan’s government, initially aimed to produce blue hydrogen…

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