As 2026 comes into sight, the pace of the clean energy transition is nothing short of inspiring. Solar and wind continue to break records, and sustainable construction is reshaping the way we live and work. The transition is not powered by policies or technology alone, it is driven by people. 

On April 28, 2025, the Iberian Peninsula experienced one of the most dramatic blackouts in recent European history. In just five seconds, 15 gigawatts of power, around 60% of Spain’s electricity supply, vanished… plunging tens of millions into darkness across Spain and Portugal. Transport halted, hospitals scrambled, internet and commerce collapsed. It was a stark reminder that our energy infrastructure, even in highly developed nations, is still alarmingly fragile.