Renewables Leader's Oil Ties Spark Debate Over the Energy Transition
- Sultan al-Jaber leads a renewable energy firm but also oversees an oil company planning major production increases.
- Al-Jaber's renewable investments contrast with the UAE's fossil fuel exports and plans for oil production growth.
- Developing countries like Uzbekistan want economic growth but also clean, affordable energy.
- Al-Jaber argues fossil fuel firms should aid the energy transition, while advocates disagree.
- His conflicting roles have sparked controversy over his leadership of the global climate summit.