A new report has been published and examines why the prices of copper increased in 2025. Copper is a metal which is used a lot in energy. It is essential for electricity systems and it is used in wiring, motors, and many machines and in Renewable energy systems and electric vehicles. Copper is central to electrification: it is used across clean-energy technologies, and grid expansion. If copper gets more expensive, power grids, renewable projects, electric vehicles, and data centres can cost more. Sharing also a slide about copper supply (source: LSEG) ---------------------------- You can access all energy reports by clicking the 'Classroom' menu and navigating to Section 6.2. These reports have been created using the sources below (Financial Times, etc), along with my comments , all written in simple, beginner-friendly language. If you have any questions feel free to ask. By the way these sources below, all request you to subscribe to read their articles. But you don't need to subscribe because you get all the necessary content by simply reading the reports that I publish and which you can find in Classroom section 6.2. Why read these reports: they are very helpful when you find yourself in discussions related to energy or economics. It displays market awareness. How to read these reports: one read is sufficient. They are written very simply. Also, for any questions feel free to message me. [1]: Financial Times: https://www.ft.com/content/29bc6bce-7188-43f2-9f15-6894cf7aa754 [2]: Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-07/copper-s-huge-tariff-bet-is-back-as-traders-bid-for-us-supplies? [3]: Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/copper-is-2025s-hottest-commodity-c7c21ec4

Batteries are becoming one of the most important technologies of the 21st century. The world is becoming very dependent on China for Batteries. See the plot , which is attached below. Find the full report in the Classroom --> section 6.2 for more analysis on this issue. ----- Below, you will find the sources used to compile this report, along with my own commentary. Please note that while sources like the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and The Economist are behind paywalls, you do not need to subscribe to them. Your Skool subscription provides access to the most important energy economics articles from these publications, which I have curated and explained in simple language. Why read these reports? Developing deep expertise in the energy sector is essential when writing effective code (Data Science / Machine Learning for Energy Economics) but also, for handling professional conversations with clients and colleagues with competence (display expertise). You can access all reports by clicking on 'Classroom' and navigating to Section 6.2. Sources: [1]: Financial Times: https://www.ft.com/content/874fb936-86de-4fa5-95a1-92afb46e2538 [2]: The Economist: https://www.economist.com/business/2025/05/20/chinas-battery-giant-eyes-world-domination? [3]: The Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-slaps-export-curbs-on-ev-battery-technology-56b0e041? [4]: Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/heatherfarmbrough/2025/03/31/why-the-oecd-says-green-tech-is-different/

A new report on battery storage has been published. It is about the global growth in energy storage. As a subscriber you can download the full report, and view all previous ones. Below, you will find the sources used to compile this report, along with my own commentary. Please note that while sources like the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and The Economist are behind paywalls, you do not need to subscribe to them. Your Skool subscription provides access to the most important energy economics articles from these publications, which I have curated and explained in simple language. Why read these reports? Developing deep expertise in the energy sector is essential when writing effective code (Data Science / Machine Learning for Energy Economics) but also, for handling professional conversations with clients and colleagues with competence (display expertise). You can access all reports by clicking on 'Classroom' and navigating to Section 6.2. You can find all the reports by clicking 'Classroom' and then go to section 6.2. ------------------------------- KEY MESSAGES -------------------- Battery storage refers to the large batteries that are connected to power grids, to electric vehicles, etc. Batteries are also in small electronic devices. But the main growth is happening in the large batteries connected to power grids. This is because 3 things happen at the same time: electricity demand increases + battery cost reduces + electricity generation unpredictability increases (due to more and more renewables connecting). These 3 factors have been driving the growth in Battery installations globally. Read all the details in the new report . To download it, click Classroom and then find the section 6.2. Sources for this report: [1] Financial Times: https://www.ft.com/content/874fb936-86de-4fa5-95a1-92afb46e2538 [2]: McKinsey: https://www.mckinsey.com/features/mckinsey-center-for-future-mobility/our-insights/the-hidden-trends-in-battery-supply-and-demand-a-regional-analysis

The term 'Energy Data Scientist' means more than just a Data Scientist who works in an Energy Company. Given the skills that this Skool community teaches, what jobs does the Energy Data Scientist cover?

A new industry report has been uploaded. You can find it in the Classroom, at 6.2. This report is about European gas prices. It mentions that they have dropped to their lowest level in 18 months, falling below €30 per megawatt hour. The report identifies 3 key factors that have caused this drop. One has to do with traders' expectations about the war in Ukraine. Another has to do with the temperature in Europe this winter. A third factor has to do with the shipping costs of LNG from the U.S. This report is valuable for anyone looking to understand how geopolitics, weather, and global shipping affect energy prices , whether you're an aspiring energy trader, an investor tracking commodity markets, or simply someone who wants to understand market dynamics .