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US election results could put renewables back into focus, executive says

The US midterm election results has brought back hope for renewables after the Trump administration's "attacks" on clean energy , according to a sustainable energy executive. Coupled with sky-high fuel prices, the adoption of renewable energy is likely to further increase, Jeremy Crane, chief executive of Emirati solar energy company Yellow Door Energy told The National . “Clean energy has been…

US election results could put renewables back into focus, executive says

The US midterm election results may reignite interest in renewable energy, according to Jeremy Crane, CEO of Emirati solar energy company Yellow Door Energy. Crane made this statement at the Abu Dhabi energy conference Adipec, expressing optimism about the shift in policy following the Democrats' victory in the House and Senate.

During Trump's presidency, clean energy faced numerous setbacks, including the repeal of over $500 billion in clean energy investments. Crane anticipates an increase in renewable energy adoption due to high fuel prices and Democrats' increased political power. He believes that Cop 31, the United Nations' 31st Climate Conference, will demonstrate the renewed focus on clean energy.

Yellow Door Energy's services are becoming more relevant amid the Iran war, which has disrupted oil and gas supplies globally. The company has experienced construction delays and logistics challenges, but its energy facilities have remained unaffected. Crane expects continued growth for the company in 2027, particularly in Saudi Arabia and South Africa, and is optimistic about the UAE's role in energy transition, driven by economic incentives.

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