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December 18, 2024
Japan expands nuclear power use in new draft energy plan
In addition to reaffirming the goal of achieving 20% nuclear power by 2030 and extending it through 2040, Japan will also allow the construction of new nuclear reactors and remove the phrase "reduce dependence on nuclear power as much as possible."
December 17, 2024Taiwan’s feed-in tariff system under scrutiny amid calls for reform
Taiwan’s feed-in tariff (FIT) system, a cornerstone policy for promoting renewable energy development, is facing growing debate. The Ministry of Economic Affairs recently announced its draft FIT rates for 2025, maintaining stable reductions for solar ener
November 13, 2024Fossil fuel carbon emissions hit record levels in 2024, report says
The latest Global Carbon Budget report forecasts that both fossil fuel-related carbon emissions and total global carbon emissions will hit historic highs this year, with further increases expected.
November 11, 2024Thailand to add 3 more large-scale pumped storage hydropower plants
To mitigate the impact of intermittent wind and solar power generation, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) plans to invest 90 billion Thai baht (approximately 2.6 billion USD) in expanding pumped-storage hydropower plants at three dam
October 25, 2024The challenges of carbon neutrality labelling in China
Product claims regarding carbon neutrality based on offsets are controversial, but better accounting of carbon footprints is on the way.
October 21, 2024AI wave leads Taiwan to reconsider embracing nuclear energy
In a recent interview, Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai indicated that Taiwan is "very open" to new nuclear technologies in light of the increasing electricity demand from the semiconductor industry driven by AI.
October 08, 2024Foxconn unveils new EVs and partners with Bill Gates' energy fund
Foxconn Technology Day (HHTD24) kicked off its fifth annual event on October 8, unveiling the latest electric car, Model D, and an electric mid-size bus, Model U, while also announcing a partnership with Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), the energy inve
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.
August 27, 2024Green collar jobs thrive amid global net-zero push
As the global movement towards net-zero emissions gains momentum, the outlook for green collar jobs—positions focused on environmental protection and sustainability—has never been brighter.
August 26, 2024Indonesia’s JETP receives $25 million rooftop solar development fund
Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) has finally attracted its first overseas investment. The startup Xurya has secured a $25 million investment from the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund (NCIF).