Power Shift

The Hidden Forces That Determine Whether the Clean Energy Transition Succeeds
See the Whole Picture of the Energy Transition The clean energy transition is already underway. Wind and solar now provide 30 percent of global electricity. Yet ambitious policy goals consistently miss their targets, projects face years of delays, and stakeholders remain frustrated by a system that seems designed to slow progress. Power Shift: The Hidden Forces That Determine Whether the Clean Energy Transition Succeeds explains why. Drawing on fifty years of experience consulting for developers, banks, utilities, and government agencies, Dr. Bruce Bailey reveals the complex ecosystem of decision-makers who must all say yes for any project to succeed. He shows readers how to: Understand why grid infrastructure creates fundamental bottlenecks Recognize how weather dependency changes everything about energy planning Navigate the competing priorities of developers, fi