A recent study in Nature Communications examines how regional economic differences and financing structures dictate the speed of the energy transition. The research shows that technological readiness is not enough to guarantee net zero if high borrowing costs and market instability create barriers to deployment. By analyzing capital costs and risk perceptions through 2050, the study highlights the disparity between wealthy regions with mature capital markets and developing areas facing carbon lock-in. It emphasizes the need for blended finance and inclusive policy interventions to ensure a just transition.
