Janna Smith

Janna Smith (she/her) began research for Global Energy Monitor in 2021. She holds a BA in Chinese language and culture from the University of Edinburgh, and an MSc from the Global Security Institute at Durham University, UK. Her Master’s research focused on Chinese corporate response to local protest within the resource extraction industry in Peru.

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Renewables and other power

Offshore wind a safe bet for East Asia’s future

October 2026

By Sophie Lu, Siyan Fan, Janna Smith

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Renewables and other power

East Asia offshore wind potential quadruple the global average but headwinds persist

October 2026

Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are betting on offshore wind to reshape their energy strategies and align security considerations with renewable targets, as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz expose the weaknesses of an over-reliance on imported fuels, according to a new analysis from GEM.

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Renewables and other power

South Korea seeks to triple renewables as fossil fuel power import bill heads for USD 25 billion

June 2026

By Matt Ewen, Kostantsa Rangelova (Ember), Janna Smith, Kasandra O'Malia (GEM)

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Renewables and other power

China’s renewables reach new heights, as offshore wind takes off