A career across telecom and power taught me this: technology shifts only stick when economics and reliability line up. Energiewende realism asks us to pair renewables with firm power, storage, and sound market design—so the lights stay on as costs fall.

Hype doesn’t power grids—systems do. This article explains how vaclav smil energy transitions thinking grounds strategy in physics, capital turnover, and social realities, guiding credible policies and investments.

Ideology can’t keep the lights on. This article argues that a balanced energy transition—sequenced, technology-agnostic, and reliability-led—is the only credible way to cut emissions without triggering price shocks or supply risks.

Climate ambition must meet development reality. This article shows how an inclusive energy transition—backed by blended finance, strong market design, and reliability planning—can expand access without derailing growth.

Digital loads are exploding. This article argues that a pragmatic energy strategy—grounded in portfolio planning, firm capacity, storage, and flexibility—keeps AI, 5G, and industry powered without blowing up affordability or reliability.