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March 20, 2026
Inside Smart Energy Week 2026: Japan bets on perovskite, rooftop solar as Taiwanese firms eye space opportunities
Japan aims to raise the share of renewable energy in its power mix to 40% to 50% by 2040, with solar playing a central role at 23% to 29%.
March 19, 2026Inside Smart Energy Week 2026: How Taiwan companies are tapping Japan’s hydrogen push from microgrids to hydrogen buses
Among the 17 priority sectors in Japan’s national growth strategy, energy stands out as a key pillar of industrial competitiveness. Within this, hydrogen is identified alongside green steel and perovskite solar cells as a critical technology.
March 19, 2026Taiwan offshore wind attracts £2 billion in UK financing as developers flag revenue risks
Now one of the most established offshore wind markets in Asia-Pacific outside China, Taiwan has attracted billions of dollars in investment and built a robust project pipeline.
March 19, 2026Can a UK-China power-trading venture assist China’s energy transition?
Bitong Energy brings together the UK’s Octopus Energy and China’s PCG Power to support the “green transformation” of China’s power market. What are the motivations behind the UK-China deal?
March 18, 2026Inside Smart Energy Week 2026: TPE Energy, HDRE target energy storage and power markets with three key strategies
Japan Smart Energy Week 2026 was held in Tokyo from March 17 to 19, spotlighting the country’s push toward a more diversified energy mix.
March 10, 2026How Iran war could disrupt energy supply chains and raise new risks for businesses
The Middle East sits at the center of global oil and natural gas trade. Following a strike on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, fossil fuel prices have swung sharply, fueling concerns over inflation, raw material costs, and supply chain stability.
March 05, 2026Qatar LNG shutdown raises energy price risks across Asia
After Iran attacked energy exporter Qatar and forced a halt to liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, Singapore’s Energy Market Authority warned the Middle East tensions could drive up local electricity prices. The disruption is already rippling across A
March 05, 2026Australia’s distributed energy experience highlights role of virtual power plants for Taiwan
As Taiwan accelerates renewable energy deployment and continues to liberalize its electricity market, maintaining grid stability has become an increasingly pressing challenge.
February 26, 2026AI power demand boosts Delta’s earnings as energy infrastructure takes center stage
Delta Electronics’ latest earnings underscore a structural shift. AI-driven electricity demand is now the company’s core growth engine, fundamentally reshaping both its revenue mix and energy strategy.
February 25, 2026As Nepal votes, climate change is an elephant in the room for Sherpa community
Seasonal migration and low resident voter presence in Nepal’s Sagarmatha (Everest) region mean election campaigns concentrate on infrastructure rather than climate adaptation, leaving long-term environmental resilience underprioritized.