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Macro Insights Weekly - Wither green transition?

5 May 2025
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  • Under President Donald Trump, the US will push for a surge in energy production, particularly oil and gas, while neglecting renewables. Does this mark a major setback for green transition? We think not.  
  • The world has made good progress toward decarbonisation in the past decade.
  • Already, about 30% of global electricity generation is by renewable energy technology. 
  • The US is not the key player in renewables; that role is taken up by China and Europe. 
  • There will be no change in either economy's green transition goals regardless the US's stance.
  • Green transition's outlook remains bright, with or without the US.

 

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