Jan Rosenow
Energy Programme Leader at Oxford University
Senior Research Fellow at Oriel College
Senior Associate Cambridge University
Senior Advisor at Regulatory Assistance Project
Co-host Watt Matters pod
Board and expert committee member of various organisations
- Did you know that electricity is often taxed more than fossil fuels in the EU? It’s a policy choice that makes electrification less competitive. Our @regassistproj.bsky.social report explores how taxes and levies shape this imbalance and what can be done. www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
- Solar energy has consistently been underestimated. Today, it adds more capacity/yr to global grid than any other source in history. If trend continues, solar will deliver more electricity generation/yr than any technology before it. Graph from @nathanielbullard.com - great newsletter
- ‼️ My first official public event in my new role at Oxford: I will host Ernest Akinlola (CEO, Bboxx Nigeria) at @orieloxford.bsky.social 15 May, 5:15PM speaking about unlocking solar power’s potential across Nigeria & Africa. Secure your spot here: www.oriel.ox.ac.uk/events/oriel...
- Denmark’s electric vehicle surge is just incredible. 🚗⚡️ Feb 2025: BEV 66.1%, PHEV 2.8%, ICE 31.1% Trailing 12M: 54.4% BEV ➡️ Only Norway ahead now, Sweden 3rd. ⛔️ ICE extinction event incoming? The internal combustion engine is pretty much over in Scandinavia. @leraffl.bsky.social
- "If we succeed in decarbonising energy what is the point of energy efficiency?" I'm often asked. We believe that there is a significant role for energy efficiency in a net zero world. But it will be fundamentally different. Read our paper to find out more www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
- Spain blackout is a wake-up call. Grid resilience & flexibility are essential for reliable energy systems. Bloomberg quotes my post on how batteries now account for >50% of supplies Texas's grid operator uses to ensure stability through ancillary services market. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
