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May 2026
Clean energy stocks gain in value during Iran war
The Iran war's energy shock is accelerating the clean energy transition. 23 countries have announced new measures, clean energy funds are outperforming oil and gas, and investor sentiment on renewables is rising.
May 2026
The Philippines could avoid 1.7 billion pesos in coal and gas import costs by meeting its 2030 solar target
The Philippines is responding to the energy crisis by fast-tracking over 1.4 GW of renewable energy. By meeting its 2030 solar target, and moving toward renewables in the long term, the country could avoid spending USD 28 million on fossil fuel imports, ensure energy security, and surpass national climate goals.
Apr 2026
Economics of coal versus renewables in Southeast Asia’s energy crisis
The conflict in Iran has spiked oil and gas prices, driving a gas-to-coal shift that pushed Asia’s coal benchmark 20% above pre-war levels. Replacing planned gas expansions with solar and storage instead of coal could save ASEAN $4 billion by 2030 while providing essential price stability.
Apr 2026
Thai households with rooftop solar already save on bills. Raising the net billing cap could mean they save 77% more than households without
As the Iran war pushes up power prices, raising the cap on Thailand's net billing policy will cut household bills and encourage rooftop solar uptake.
Mar 2026
Middle East conflict underscores the urgency for Pacific Island Countries to electrify and switch to renewables
Dependent on imported diesel for most of their power, Pacific Island countries like Fiji, Vanuatu and Tonga could see refined fuel import costs rise to up to 11% of GDP as prices soar.
Mar 2026
Clean energy is shielding the European Union from the worst of the Middle East crisis
Recent EU investment in renewable energy is breaking the link between gas and electricity prices in some parts of Europe, reducing the impact of the latest international energy crisis on consumers.