Agora Energiewende
Europe’s industrial policy will be decided as much by power-market design as by subsidies or tariffs.
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Agora to host leading power system operator network as part of growing global grids role
At a crucial moment for the global clean energy transition, Agora Think Tanks will deepen its collaboration with and host the secretariat of the Global Power...
How coal contract reforms can help Asia absorb more renewable energy
Solar and wind energy are scaling up across South and Southeast Asia, but the contracts governing coal power plants stand in the way. A new Agora Energiewende...
Flexibility and storage at the core of resilient power systems: new FAQs unpack key concepts and trends
As power systems transform, two new FAQs explain flexibility and battery storage – critical elements of a secure, cost-effective and climate-neutral system.
Agora Energiewende
Agora Energiewende develops scientifically sound and politically feasible strategies for a successful pathway to climate neutrality.
News Impulse Powering Europe’s industry
Energy costs shape Europe’s industrial competitiveness, yet electricity still plays a limited role. This analysis shows that electrification can make industry more competitive if conditions align, and affordable power prices will become increasingly decisive. Beyond just power price support, success requires combining de-risking tools like contracts for difference and power purchase agreements, alongside robust carbon pricing.
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The future of petrochemicals: industrial electrification in South Korea and beyond
Exploring policy and industrial pathways to electrify the petrochemical sector in South Korea, Europe and globally.
China’s energy transition in numbers: 10 trends shaping the path ahead
Agora Energy China and Agora Energiewende launch the 2025/2026 annual status report on China’s climate and energy transformation.
Powering Europe’s industry: Competitiveness, electrification and the role of electricity prices
This event explored the role of power prices in the industrial transformation across different sectors in Europe, outlining policy recommendations to align...
Data & Tools
Data and analysis are at the heart of Agora’s daily work. We also believe in the importance of transparency. As part of this commitment, the tools, analyses and databases we've developed are freely available to enable informed decision-making.
EU Climate Funding Tracker
Data visualisation on the EU's contribution to national climate investment in 2021-2027 - PyPSA-SPICE Model Builder
PyPSA-based Scenario Planning and Integrated Capacity Expansion (SPICE) - Agorameter
Current and historical as well as modelled locational and future representation of the situation in the electricity system with generation, consumption and prices.
International Agora around the World
Agora Energiewende is active in a variety of regions and countries and has offices in Berlin, Brussels and Bangkok. The office of our strategic partner, Agora Energy China, is located in Beijing. We furthermore cooperate with a wide network of partner think tanks on the ground. Explore our international work.
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🤝 We look forward to working together to further reliable, affordable and clean power systems around the world!
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🌎 Established in 2019 by leading power system operators and research institutions, GPST has grown into a global network of more than 35 system operator partners. Working to advance power system transformation worldwide, the network today represents around one-third of global electricity generation.
🔌 This collaboration is part of Agora’s broader expansion of its grids work across Germany, Europe and other key regions, including Southeast Asia and China. 2/x - Agora Energiewende @AgoraEW
🥁 We are pleased to share that Agora is deepening its collaboration with the Global Power System Transformation Consortium (GPST) by hosting its secretariat.
Agora’s expertise in grid policy and regulation, as well as its convening power, will complement GPST’s technical strengths – reinforcing collaboration across regions. 1/x