South Africa’s energy system is undergoing a major transition as the nation has moved beyond the worst of its power crisis, according to BloombergNEF's (BNEF) South Africa Transition Factbook 2026. Persistent load shedding has ended after coal power plants returned to service and private-sector participation increased.

America’s data center boom is running into political resistance. Texas, New York and Pennsylvania are moving to slow or pause new projects amid concerns over electricity costs, infrastructure and local impacts. Texas alone accounts for around 20% of the US pipeline, meaning even short delays could cost developers billions. The pushback is increasingly bipartisan, as politicians respond to growing opposition from local communities and overloaded power grids. The result is new uncertainty for developers racing to secure electricity and bring projects online. So has America’s data center boom finally hit the brakes? And what happens next? On today’s show, Kamala Schelling is joined by BloombergNEF’s senior associate for North American policy, Derrick Flakoll, to discuss his recent notes “Texas’ Data Center Pause Could Cost Projects Billions” and “Pennsylvania’s Data Center Pushback Raises Pipeline Risk.”

How is the MENA region’s clean power market evolving amid growing energy security concerns? Learn how record solar, wind and storage additions are reshaping the region’s energy mix and driving investment.

ARTICLE On Feb. 28, the US and Israel launched missile strikes on Iran. Within days, Iran responded militarily, then economically by dramatically clogging the flow of oil, gas and other goods through the Strait of Hormuz. Given the interconnectedness of the global economy, the Iran war’s impacts have been felt in most corners of the…

Renewable energy investment held steady in early 2026, as record spending on co-located solar and storage offset declines in standalone projects.