The recent disruption to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz sent shockwaves far beyond oil and gas markets. The effects quickly rippled through global shipping, industrial supply chains and household bills, while adding to inflationary and fiscal pressures. But the crisis also reinforced an urgent reality: For many countries, the energy transition — the shift from fossil fuels to renewable sources — is as much about security and economic resilience as it is about sustainability.

The specter of a prolonged crunch in energy supplies has faded, but the disruption could take months to unwind. | World News

Geopolitical turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz is driving a historic surge in clean energy, as solar and storage become tools for energy security.