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November 28, 2025
TCC’s Atlante to scale Europe’s charging network with green power, storage in 2026
Atlante, one of Europe’s largest EV fast-charging operators, and a subsidiary of Taiwan’s TCC Group Holdings, has unveiled plans for expansion in 2026, including the deployment of more than 200 integrated storage-and-charging systems.
November 27, 2025From old tech to new opportunity: Can policy reform reignite Philippine geothermal?
Long seen as an “old technology,” geothermal energy is back in the spotlight as the Philippines drafts new policies and investment tools to unlock untapped resources and keep pace with regional competitors.
November 26, 2025Philippines, Vietnam advance offshore wind with new auction and capital rules
Two policy moves this week signaled renewed offshore wind momentum in Southeast Asia, with the Philippines launching its first offshore wind-only auction and Vietnam issuing a draft capital framework.
November 25, 2025AI in climate action: How green digital shapes COP30 discussions
When it comes to AI and climate change, there are a variety of opinions, from the optimistic to the pessimistic and the skeptical. Given the overarching concerns about environmental harms of AI, it is surprising to some that AI is front and centre at COP.
November 21, 2025Inside COP30: Can China lead, and how far can South-South cooperation go?
As visitors stepped into the COP30 venue in Belém, Brazil, one of the most prominent sights in the entrance hall was China's presence: the national flag, panda mascots, and published works by President Xi Jinping.
November 21, 2025Early interconnection planning key to powering AI data center surge, GE Vernova says
AI data centers are placing unprecedented stress on electricity systems, raising concerns about whether grids can keep pace with the scale and speed of upcoming deployments.
November 21, 2025China raises profile in business and diplomacy at COP30 amid U.S. absence
China has taken a more prominent role in business and diplomacy at COP30 amid the absence of the US. Beijing’s diplomats have been active in behind-the-scenes roles previously typically filled by Washington.
November 20, 2025COP30: IATA, Japan, Malaysia call for stronger CORSIA, reject ticket taxes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Japan, and Malaysia are calling for a single, strengthened global system to regulate aviation emissions and support coordinated climate action toward net-zero by 2050.
November 20, 2025Indonesia labeled ‘Fossil of the Day’ for echoing industry talking points at COP30
Indonesia has been publicly rebuked at COP30 with a “Fossil of the Day” award after civil society groups accused its delegation of echoing fossil fuel and carbon industry lobbyists during negotiations on Article 6.4, the UN’s new carbon market mechanism.
November 20, 2025Time for Vietnam to resolve its renewable energy legal quagmire, expert calls
In Vietnam, an impasse over feed-in-tariffs for renewable energy producers threatens foreign investors’ confidence in government policies