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October 08, 2024
Will foreign ownership of renewables lead to energy stability in the Philippines?
As the country continues to court foreign investment in clean energy, experts and activists worry that ordinary Filipinos will not see the benefits.
October 06, 2024Beyond solar and wind: How bioenergy is quietly fueling green revolution
Compared to wind and solar, bioenergy receives relatively little attention but is the largest renewable energy source globally, serving as fuel, heat, electricity, and even integrating with carbon capture technologies. Here’s a foundational look at bioene
September 25, 2024Tripling renewables, doubling efficiency are ‘feasible’, says IEA
IEA released a new report indicating that the goals supported by countries at COP28—such as doubling renewable energy capacity and increasing energy efficiency by 100% by the end of 2030—could be achievable with the right enabling conditions.
September 23, 2024Climate targets on the rise, but not include Berkshire Hathaway, Tesla, says survey
The latest annual report from the international Net Zero Tracker indicates that the number of entities setting net-zero targets continues to rise at regional, city, and corporate levels. However, over 40% of entities have not taken any action, including e
September 16, 2024China’s carbon market is moving from burden to boon
China’s mandatory national carbon market launched in 2021. So far, only companies with large coal-fired power generation have needed to comply. But other sectors, such as steelmaking, are set to join soon.
September 11, 2024Taiwan faces energy storage project cancellation surge amid oversupplies
Taiwan has recently witnessed a wave of cancellations in energy storage projects. Notable companies like Tung Ho Steel, North Star Petroleum, and Chia Hsin Cement have halted their storage plans within just over a month. What is driving this trend in Taiw
September 04, 2024PurismEV’s innovative AI system increases EV efficiency by over 40%
PurismEV, a startup that's setting its sights on energy efficiency. Its product, AI energy efficiency system, addresses EV range anxiety by increasing vehicle range by 40% and extending lifetime by 2.3 times.
September 02, 2024Custos teams up with Systex to empower ESG in a novel, engaging way using Carbon Handprints
Custos is spearheading efforts to make businesses more environmentally friendly, teaming up with Systex to lead the charge. You've probably heard about carbon footprints, but have you ever thought about carbon handprints?
August 30, 2024Taiwan urged to reevaluate offshore wind localization policy ahead of WTO talks with EU
Taiwan should revisit its offshore wind localization policy to capitalize on its strengths and better adapt to the maritime climate, according to Chien Lien-kuei (簡連貴), chairman of the Taiwan Wind Energy Association, in response to EU accusations at the W
August 28, 2024How biochar can help China reach carbon neutrality
The charcoal-like substance has enormous potential to remove CO2, but more research and new accounting methodologies are needed.