Solar to dominate US energy mix in 2023. Here's what you need to know about the global energy transition this week

Feb 13, 2023

Top energy news: South Africa invokes disaster law over power crisis; Solar to dominate new US energy capacity this year; and more. Image: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Roberto Bocca

Head of the Centre for Energy and Materials, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum

Stefan Ellerbeck

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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