Interviews, analysis and reporting from S&P Global Energy on energy and commodities' transition to a cleaner future. Host Eklavya Gupte speaks with policymakers, industry professionals and S&P Global Energy in-house experts worldwide on topics related to decarbonization, climate, emerging fuels and energy sources, and the outlook for commodity markets from oil to power to metals. The Energy Evolution podcast merged with the Platts Future Energy podcast in January 2025.
The Texas power market faces a complex transition as record-breaking peak demand and low electricity prices challenge the economic viability of new baseload gas generation. While the state-backed Texas Energy Fund incentivizes new dispatchable capacity, industry leaders emphasize that current market signals prioritize ...
Advanced nuclear technology is transitioning from theoretical designs to tangible, commercial-ready assets, driven by surging electricity demand from data centers and hyperscalers. While no advanced reactor has yet delivered power to the U.S. grid, developers like Oklo are leveraging standardized designs and collaborat...
Decentralized home energy generation is shifting toward consumer-led solutions through plug-in solar and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies. Plug-in solar, or balcony solar, enables renters and apartment residents to reduce electricity loads by plugging small systems directly into standard outlets, a practice already w...
The European Commission’s decision to restrict EU funding for solar and battery storage projects using inverters from "high-risk" suppliers, primarily targeting China, creates significant uncertainty for the renewable energy sector. With over 80% of solar inverters in Europe originating from Chinese manufacturers, the ...
The PJM capacity market is struggling to balance record-high electricity demand from AI data centers with the need for reliable, affordable power generation. Recent auction results for the 2028-2029 delivery year cleared at a $325 per megawatt-day cap, yet still failed to meet reliability requirements, highlighting a s...
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