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August 13, 2026
Taiwan offshore wind enters new phase, but supply chain and port challenges remain
Taiwan targets 24.7–27.9 GW offshore wind by 2039, raising its annual goal from 1.5 to 2 GW to meet surging AI and semiconductor electricity demand—though port capacity and supply chain gaps remain key hurdles.
August 10, 2026Indonesia reopens forestry carbon credit exports, but bigger challenge lies at home
Indonesia reopened international forestry carbon credit exports and launched a new SRUK registry, but an expert says its domestic carbon market remains sluggish.
August 10, 2026What makes multinational companies conserve mangroves in India?
The country’s biggest corporate mangrove projects are yet to generate carbon credits. But they could lay the foundation for a blue carbon market, experts say.
August 05, 2026Why contaminated soybean oil qualifies for biodiesel but not SAF
Taiwan’s investigation into Central Union’s benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) contamination is ongoing. Authorities have traced about 1,300 metric tons of affected soybean oil to Formosa Oilseed Processing (588 metric tons), Fwusow Industry (421 metric tons) and Taisu
August 03, 2026Can China’s zero-carbon industrial parks go global?
Industrial parks drive a third of China's emissions. As Beijing eyes 100 zero-carbon zones, could this model reach 159+ overseas parks?
July 31, 2026EU ETS expansion puts Asian airlines and exporters at a carbon pricing crossroads
EU ETS covers the same Bangkok–Paris flight at EUR 14,789 vs EUR 2,152 under CORSIA—a 6.9x gap. STARLUX is delaying credit purchases until 2031, but concentrated 2027 demand could push prices higher.
July 30, 2026What does China’s 15th ‘five-year plan’ for renewables mean for climate change?
China has released its “15th five-year plan for the development of renewable energy”, outlining key targets and policies for the sector in 2026-2030.
July 21, 2026Taiwan’s onshore wind enters repowering era: Fewer turbines, greater capacity
Taiwan’s first generation of onshore wind farms is entering a renewal cycle, with more than 300 MW of capacity requiring life extension or repowering over the next decade.
July 17, 2026Inside Shinfox’s offshore wind collapse: Industry source reveals what went wrong
Shinfox Energy’s USD 1.8 billion EPC contract for Taipower’s Phase 2 offshore wind project ultimately exposed the financial risks of offshore wind developments after the company was delisted.
July 16, 2026Balcony solar could unlock clean energy for Australia’s renters despite legal hurdles
Australia is exploring balcony solar as a way to expand clean energy access for renters and apartment residents. While the technology could cut electricity bills, legal and technical barriers remain.