Mexico Grows as World Leader on Energy Reform and Renewables

Mexico’s liberalized energy markets present huge potential for wind and solar. But how do Mexico’s reforms fit into the wider energy picture?

By the end of 2018, Mexico's oil and gas industry will be completely open to private investment from domestic and foreign companies across the value chain — from oil exploration to gas stations. Since liberalizing its energy markets Mexico has become something of a model for countries that wish to encourage investment, innovation and competition across their energy sectors.

What Can Australia Learn from Germany’s Remarkable Energy Transition?

The Australian government is reviewing our electricity market to make sure it can provide secure and reliable power in a rapidly changing world. Faced with the rise of renewable energy and limits on carbon pollution, The Conversation has asked experts what kind of future awaits the grid.

The Finkel review of the National Electricity Market is an opportunity to consider how Australia can transition its electricity system to be less carbon-intensive.

Germany’s energy transition is often held up as an incredible success story. Starting from a sector relying predominantly on fossil fuels and nuclear energy in the 1990s, renewable energy now provides about 30% of Germany’s electricity.

Germany's Energy Reforms to be Outlined Next Week

Germany's new economy minister will outline reforms to Germany's renewable energy policy - one of the most challenging tasks facing the new government - during a cabinet meeting next Wednesday, newspaper Handelsblatt reported on Friday.

The economy ministry, which under Angela Merkel's right-left coalition has been merged with the energy portfolio and is run by Social Democrat (SPD) leader Sigmar Gabriel, was not immediately available for comment.