The Coronavirus Fallout

<p>This week: how coronavirus could accelerate or decelerate the energy transition.</p><p>We’re facing an oil shock amid a pandemic, supply chains are still in disarray, economic gears are grinding to a near halt, and countries are scrambling to put stimulus packages in place. How will this shape the energy system?</p><p>We’re going to break the conversation into three parts: the impact on fossil fuels and renewables; long-term prospects for decarbonization; and a blueprint for a low-carbon stimulus.</p><p>Where will the money go when this is all over? Could clean energy have the advantage over fossil energy from investors and governments?</p><p>Recommended reading:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/oil-price-means-renewables-are-a-better-investment-for-the-majors?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=Daily&amp;utm_campaign=GTMDaily" target="_blank">GTM</a>: Could the Oil Price Collapse Drive More $$ Into Renewables</li><li><a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/us-utility-sector-braces-for-coronavirus-impact" target="_blank">GTM</a>: For Wind and Solar Sectors, Biggest Coronavirus Risk May Be a Damaged Economy</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/power-line-the-coronavirus-pandemic-stalls-clean-energy-growth-2020-3" target="_blank">Business Insider:</a> Coronavirus Stunts Clean Energy Growth</li><li><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-markets-point-to-a-lasting-glut-of-crude-11584020646?mod=searchresults&amp;page=1&amp;pos=1" target="_blank">WSJ</a>: Oil Markets Point to Lasting Glut of Crude</li><li><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/hedge-fund-solus-restricts-investor-redemptions-11583944770?mod=searchresults&amp;page=2&amp;pos=13" target="_blank">WSJ</a>: Oil Drop Takes Down Hedge Fund</li><li><a href="https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Price-Crash-Continues-Despite-15-Trillion-Fed-Intervention.html" target="_blank">OilPrice.com:</a> Oil Price Crash Continues Despite $1.5 Trillion Fed Intervention</li><li><a href="https://oilpri