Author: Tabitha Florence Shikuku
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Who Powers the Transition?
Renewable Energy, Investment, and the Aviation Systems Aviation’s path beyond net zero relies less on technological leaps and more on aligning energy systems, institutions, and investments with the true factors that will determine the sector’s sustainability. At a sustainability session during the annual conference hosted by Women in Aviation International in Dallas, Texas, aviation’s transition…
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Is the World Ready for More Climate Migration? A Power-Systems Perspective from Kenya
As climate talks return to the global stage, the language is familiar. Emissions targets. Climate finance. Clean energy transitions. Yet far from conference halls, climate change is already reshaping everyday life in quieter ways. Across many regions, people are moving not because they want to leave, but because staying has become harder. Kenya offers a…
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When Politics Meets Power Grids: Lessons from Kenya and Europe’s Clean Energy Transitions
Abstract Energy transitions are shaped not only by technology but also by governance, institutions, and socio-political dynamics. This post compares Kenya and Europe, highlighting how power, policy, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) influence renewable energy adoption, resilience, and equity. It examines governance mismatches, path dependence, and system risks to offer insights for policymakers,…