Reports

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The New Climate Economy Report : Global Commission
Landmark report proving economic growth and climate action are compatible. Data-rich, regularly updated.
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BloombergNEF New Energy Outlook
Industry-standard projections for the global energy sector transition through 2050. Li-ion battery pack prices fell 90% from ~$1,400/kWh (2010) to $139/kWh (2023). BNEF global solar benchmark hit a record-low $41/MWh (2H 2023). In markets representing ~60% of global electricity generation, new solar/wind is now cheaper than running existing coal and gas plants.
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Green Economy Snapshot PDF
The Grove's curated overview of the green economy landscape: key sectors, growth metrics, and opportunity areas.
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IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report : Summary for Policymakers
The definitive scientific assessment of climate change. The summary is accessible; the full report is encyclopedic.
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IRENA Global Renewables Outlook
International Renewable Energy Agency's flagship report on the global energy transition trajectory. Offshore wind LCOE reached $0.081/kWh globally (2022), moving from 258% above the cheapest fossil option (2010) to 5% below it. Solar LCOE decline driven by module costs (~45%), EPC/installation (~28%), inverters (~9%), and racking (~9%).
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IEA World Energy Outlook 2025
Annual benchmark report with free dataset. Essential for understanding energy economics trajectory. Key IEA finding: all fossil fuel demand (coal, oil, gas) peaks before 2030 under stated policies, fossil share falling from ~80% to 73%. Battery prices projected to decline a further 40% by 2030 (to ~$84/kWh from $140 baseline).
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Ember Global Electricity Review
Annual open-data review of electricity transition progress worldwide. Updated monthly.
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REN21 Global Status Report
Comprehensive annual renewable energy status report with regional breakdowns.
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IPCC AR7 Working Group Reports (forthcoming 2027-2029)
Seventh Assessment Report currently in development. The definitive climate science synthesis.
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Africa Energy Outlook : IEA
Dedicated analysis of Africa's energy transition. 60% of world's best solar resources on the continent.
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