A new report has been published. You can access all reports by clicking on Classroom and navigating to Section 6.2. This report explains what is happening in the U.S. electricity system during the “energy transition” (the long-term shift away from coal, oil, and gas toward cleaner power like solar and wind). It shows that even if federal politics becomes less supportive of renewables, the core trend still looks similar: electricity demand keeps rising, solar and wind keep growing, and coal keeps shrinking. It also breaks down, simply, why this continues to happen. The report has been written using the following sources, along with extra details that I added. Reading industry reports like this one is very helpful because it helps us demonstrate energy market awareness (economics, finance, trends). You can expect 1-2 such reports every week, focusing on key economic trends in the energy sector (extremely valuable for interviews, networking, and demonstrating expertise). The report has been written using the following sources, along with extra details that I added. The Economist: https://www.economist.com/business/2025/09/16/despite-presidential-animus-americas-solar-industry-is-buzzing? Financial Times: https://www.ft.com/content/0f0327f1-573a-4336-bed4-b08a5e04c6b3? Bloomberg: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/2025/03/06/renewables-will-best-fossil-fuels-over-time-despite-trumps-efforts/? Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/articles/solar-projects-face-turmoil-under-trump-but-big-business-is-still-banking-on-them-e68e397f

In 2025 the prices of gold and silver rose fast and reached new records. Because of this, many banks and trading firms hired more staff, and expanded their trading so they can earn more money from gold/silver related trading and services. These price increases occurred due to macroeconomic and geopolitical reasons. See the attached image (source : LSEG). A new analysis on this topic has been uploaded in Classroom --> 6.2. By the way, the analysis has been compiled using the sources below , along with some extra comments I have added. These sources below, such as the Financial Times, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, the Economist etc, all request you to subscribe to read their articles. I am subscribed to all of them, and so there is no need for you to subscribe also because I am bringing you the most interesting articles on energy-economics and energy - finance, including my own comments and all re-written in simple beginner-friendly accessible language. Also, they all come with my support which means if you have any questions regarding the content of these reports, you can message me! Sources: [1]: Financial Times: https://www.ft.com/content/ae214919-1617-48fa-8f0d-7734f5c98e72 [2]: Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-26/gold-trader-hiring-spree-drives-up-pay-as-bullion-market-booms? [3]: Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/a-new-wall-street-trade-is-powering-gold-and-hitting-currencies-62a61fdb?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfhN3SK_q3Urvm-i_8Nsla_Bl-lOBBSs2p5R1c6uzTNsebYGJ6F2n3l&gaa_sig=epeZAbrguUmRTBAsQ6PG28zNhMYLR3-vgNVT9IHepcRc-paBb2Ak99AzgGzLTcSnpEzcy-fKftw4N_pIZOfDuA%3D%3D&gaa_ts=69515e33&

- A new report has been uploaded. You can find it in Classroom --> 6.2. - Below, it's a summary of key points, along with useful screenshots. Electricity interconnectors, often referred to as "supercables," are high-capacity transmission lines that link the power grids of different countries or regions. Their primary function is to balance the variability of renewable energy sources like wind and solar by moving electricity from where it is abundant to where it is needed. Since weather conditions differ across locations, one region may produce surplus green energy while another faces a shortage. Interconnectors allow for "arbitrage," where traders buy electricity in a region with low demand (and low prices) and sell it to a region with high demand. A key example is the Viking Link between the UK and Denmark, which allows the two nations to exchange power based on real-time wind speeds and consumption needs. Despite their benefits, building these supercables involves significant challenges. Developers are proposing ambitious projects to connect distant time zones—such as Australia to Singapore or Morocco to Europe—to take advantage of differing peak usage hours. However, these projects are incredibly expensive and technically difficult, requiring specialized ships to lay cables on the seabed during narrow weather windows. The industry also faces supply chain bottlenecks for essential equipment like transformers, as well as political and security risks regarding control and potential sabotage of critical infrastructure. Nevertheless, if these hurdles can be overcome, interconnectors could play a vital role in making renewable energy more reliable and globally accessible. Relevant Sources: [1] Financial Times: https://www.ft.com/content/db0a6697-c120-4f72-b876-e7bbc6e1e6e9 [2]: The Economist: https://www.economist.com/international/2025/01/23/why-dont-more-countries-import-their-electricity

I’m sharing a career guide on consulting paths for Energy Data Scientists. It breaks down the three main routes: Strategy, Technical/Specialist, and Implementation consulting. And it explains what the work looks like, typical deliverables, and the skill sets needed. PDF attached. All career guides are in Classroom --> 6.3.

Predicting the future of energy (literature) In France, the Defense Red Team for the Ministry of the Armed Forces publishes science fiction stories that are accessible to all, offering a new way of looking at energy and geopolitical issues. Are there any current science fiction stories, scenarios, about energy in other countries? Stories written by science fiction authors who are members of a state-affiliated circle?