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April 16, 2025
Trump’s tariffs could drive Southeast Asia closer to China, expert says
When Donald Trump pulled back on his plan to impose eye-watering tariffs on trading partners across the world, there was one key exception: China.
April 15, 2025Google, Baseload sign first geothermal energy CPPA to power Taiwan's data centers
Global geothermal developer Baseload Capital and Google today announced the signing of the first corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) for carbon-free geothermal energy in Taiwan.
April 15, 2025Vietnam raises solar feed-in tariffs with energy storage, regional incentives
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has announced a new round of feed-in tariffs (FIT) for solar power, introducing location-based pricing and, for the first time, incorporating energy storage systems.
April 14, 2025IMO reaches initial deal on first global shipping carbon pricing
The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) on April 11 reached a historic deal on the world’s first carbon pricing mechanism for the shipping industry.
April 14, 2025Q&A: What does the new German coalition government mean for climate and energy?
Since the German election took place in February, which saw the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) win the most seats, parties have been negotiating to form a new coalition government.
April 11, 2025Wave energy’s huge potential could be unlocked by the power of sound, says research
Ocean waves have long been seen as having huge potential as a source of renewable energy. Waves produce an estimated 50 trillion to 80 trillion watts of power worldwide – nearly two to three times the world’s current annual energy consumption.
April 09, 2025U.S. tariffs put Southeast Asia’s clean energy exports at risk
Southeast Asia’s clean energy industry is bracing for its third major setback, as U.S. tariffs intensify pressure on the wind and solar supply chains.
April 08, 2025Global low-carbon electricity share tops 40%, but heatwaves drive up emissions
According to the latest Global Electricity Review from UK-based energy think tank Ember, low-carbon electricity sources accounted for more than 40% of global power generation for the first time in 2024.
April 08, 2025EV charging leaders unite to create Europe’s largest public charging network
Leading specialized charging operators Atlante, Electra, Fastned and IONITY form Spark Alliance, a first of its kind collaboration, to simplify EV charging and accelerate EV transition.
April 07, 2025Shipping faces crossroads with carbon pricing as global talks begin
The International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) kicked off a five-day meeting on April 7, focusing on technical regulations, energy efficiency, and pollution in the shipping industry.