Why the Iran war might not spur a faster transition to low-carbon energy
Increased priority on security of power supply might see some countries continue to rely on fossil fuels
Increased priority on security of power supply might see some countries continue to rely on fossil fuels

Countries in Asia and Europe are turning to coal to power their economies but analysts argue solar will be a long-term winner

A global energy crisis is only just beginning. Political turmoil will follow

Renewables funds attract biggest flows for five years, as focus shifts from climate change to geopolitical crisis

Even if the Iran war ends quickly, governments will need to prioritise security of supply

The Middle East war should accelerate a shift to renewable power sources

More than 25 countries have introduced universal measures to shield consumers from high energy prices since the start of the Iran…