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Global Head of Clean Energy Transition @ Citi | Clean Energy Transition

Against the backdrop of the ongoing debate and conflicting data surrounding various aspects of #energytransition, the overarching trend towards new and sustainable energy system continues to gain momentum. It's important to remember that different sectors and regions are undergoing their own #energytransitions, each with its own timelines, ambitions, policy support, and economic factors at play. And it has been clear that we will need a broad and diverse set of solutions – and perhaps even all of them – not only to address the #energytransition but also to meet the growing global #energydemand. Just few topics where differing perspectives shape the discussion: 🌬️☀️ #Renewables and #Intermittency : While renewable energy adoption continues to rise, concerns regarding #solar and #wind intermittency persist, with one side of the argument is that it hampers #gridstability, while others highlight advancements in #storage and #gridmanagement solutions addressing these challenges. 🌽 🍴 #Biofuels: The debate over the sustainability and environmental impact of #biofuels has increased, with conflicting studies assessing their carbon footprint and land use implications. ☢️ #Nuclearpower: Despite recent resurgence in conversations about #nuclearpower, it remains a divisive topic, with proponents highlighting its #lowcarbon base load power, while opponents raise concerns about safety, waste disposal, and the potential for proliferation. 💧 #Hydrogen: Conflicting viewpoints surround the potential of #hydrogen as a #cleanenergy solution at scale, with debates over its production methods, cost-effectiveness, and infrastructure requirements. 🏭 #CarbonCapture: #CCUS scalability, cost-effectiveness, and long-term environmental impacts continue to be debated.

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Serge, is there any truth to the prediction that West Texas, a region historically rich in fossil fuels, could be among the first to fully transition to renewable energy? Considering its unique combination of excellent solar and wind energy potential and its proximity to major metropolitan areas, how likely is it that intermittency issues will not significantly hinder this shift? I suspect the most significant challenge might be securing financing for the necessary infrastructure, as these costs are incurred upfront. What are your thoughts on this and policies to encourage investment in general?

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