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The global energy transition is being propelled by game-changing technologies such as solar power, electric vehicles, and battery storage. Yet questions remain about other emerging technologies. IEEFA is taking a closer look at some of today’s proposed energy solutions, such as small modular nuclear reactors, carbon capture and blue hydrogen, finding extremely high costs and weak track records—and that investing in these projects can divert attention and resources away from less harmful and more financially viable alternatives. IEEFA’s research helps separate the hype from the reality on emerging technologies, documenting financial and climate risks associated with ideas that may sound promising on the surface, but don’t stand up to scrutiny.