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Planning for energy independence requires a software upgrade
The world is spending its way into a new energy era, but planning it with software from the last one
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Spain's solar surge and the case for energy resilience: the Q1 2026 Solar Asset Mapper release
As fossil fuel markets reel from the Iran crisis, TZ-SAM's latest data shows how countries investing in solar are reaping the rewards. Spain is leading the way in Europe.
Analysis
Philippine fuel shock scenario shifts investments to renewables but fossil lock-in remains
Under persistent fuel shocks, the Philippines could incur US$90.5bn in fossil system costs, with storage costs at just over 10% of this total, pointing to a cost-efficient path to reduce fuel dependence
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Analysis
Philippine fuel shock scenario shifts investments to renewables but fossil lock-in remains
Under persistent fuel shocks, the Philippines could incur US$90.5bn in fossil system costs, with storage costs at just over 10% of this total, pointing to a cost-efficient path to reduce fuel dependence
Analysis
How a Java-Sumatra interconnection could accelerate Indonesia’s decarbonisation
Scenario Builder modelling shows the inter-island transmission link could raise Indonesia’s renewable generation share to 48% by 2040
Analysis
Heavily contracted coal strains Philippines grid as outages surge in 2025
TZ-CAT data shows several heavily contracted units already exceed outage thresholds by 189%, posing risks to grid stability and electricity prices
Analysis
Batteries are Pakistan’s antidote to volatile fossil fuel prices
Investing US$500m in batteries plus renewables could save up to US$2.87bn in RLNG operating costs by 2030.
Analysis
A Japan powered by 90% clean energy is achievable only with a flexible system
New analysis shows how interconnectors, flexible nuclear and long-duration storage could help reduce wasted renewable energy in Japan’s power system.
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Philippines’ emergency and long-term coal contracts are costing consumers
New TZ-CAT analysis identifies 75 emergency coal contracts bridging supply gaps, with some priced 32–68% higher than long-term contracts
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Japan could double its clean electricity without much waste
Japan could expand renewable energy to 50% of electricity by 2040 without wasting clean power, according to new modelling of the country’s future power system.
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The Philippines could outpace its 2040 renewable energy targets
Modelling shows renewables could exceed energy targets while cutting coal use by a third and gas by nearly two thirds, creating space to retire inefficient plants before power costs rise
