The new round of bombing in the Middle East has underscored the precarity of relying on fossil fuels. The war is speeding up the global transition to EVs, solar, and batteries, experts say.
Workers install solar panels on the roof of a house on July 6, 2026 in Antipolo, Philippines. In the wake of the Iran war, the Philippines imported more than $400 million in solar panels from February to May.
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Panicked consumers in hard-hit Asia are turning to rooftop solar power as costs climb due to the Iran war.
The fallout from the sprawling Middle East conflict is expected to represent a watershed moment for the energy transition.
Various car selling platforms have reported a sharp increase in consumer interest for EVs since the Middle East crisis began.
Here’s what to know about how the current crisis could shape the expansion of renewable energy
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Conflict will accelerate shift to renewables and search for alternatives to Strait of Hormuz, energy analysts say.
