Renewable Energy

Short summary: This report examines how the global energy transition entering 2026 is being reshaped by artificial intelligence, decentralised infrastructure, and resource resilience. It outlines how intelligence-driven systems, water security innovation, and cost-focused clean technologies are redefining energy generation, distribution, and industrial transformation.

World Future Energy Summit and the RELX SDG Resource Centre have announced a new partnership to support sustainability innovation and knowledge-sharing across industries.

The RELX SDG Resource Centre will act as a “Knowledge for Sustainability” Partner to World Future Energy Summit, leveraging RELX’s data, insights and analytics to support evidence-based solutions for the energy transition and sustainable development.

Renewable energy sources (RES) are becoming increasingly important due to concerns over climate change and the depletion of fossil fuels. Integrating RES with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is a key step toward achieving sustainable transportation. This chapter explores various aspects of RES and their integration with EVs, emphasizing technological advancements, integration challenges, and future possibilities.. The technological landscape of RES is evolving rapidly, marked by innovations in battery storage, smart grid systems, and charging infrastructure. Envisioned scenarios for integrating RES with EV infrastructure hold considerable promise. In one scenario, widespread adoption of EVs and RES could lead to a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions. Another scenario involves the establishment of microgrids, facilitating the distribution of RES-generated energy to nearby communities. Additionally, vehicle-to-grid technology, which allows EVs to supply energy back to the grid during peak demand periods, has the potential to revolutionize energy distribution.