Wars and conflicts are generally analyzed and examined through military, geopolitical and ideological lenses. But we should also look at the energy landscape. The ongoing war in the Middle East has revealed something critical regarding the structural issues embedded in the global energy system. What is emerging is the profound importance of transitioning to solar and other forms of renewable energy. The war has demonstrated the risks associated with dependence on fossil fuels.

The fallout from the sprawling Middle East conflict is expected to represent a watershed moment for the energy transition.

Wars and conflicts are generally analyzed and examined through military, geopolitical and ideological lenses. But we should also look at the energy landscape. The ongoing war in…