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May 06, 2025
Japan accelerates clean energy cooperation with ASEAN countries
In recent weeks, Japan has stepped up its clean energy collaboration with ASEAN nations, highlighted by former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visits to Indonesia and Malaysia on behalf of the Asia Zero Emissions Community (AZEC).
May 06, 2025China outpaces Japan in green hydrogen innovation, patents
China’s dominance in clean energy now extends beyond solar photovoltaics. According to Japanese research firm Astamuse, Chinese companies have taken the global lead in low-carbon hydrogen-related patents, surpassing Japan.
May 06, 2025EU must bet on interconnected energy system, Greek deputy energy minister says
The European Union should strive for a well-connected energy system designed in a way that allows different national strengths to complement each other, says Nikos Tsafos, deputy energy minister of Greece.
May 05, 2025Indonesia eyes 10 GW in nuclear capacity by 2030 as foreign interest grows
To boost its low-carbon energy mix, the Indonesian government plans to sign agreements for 10 GW of nuclear power capacity within the next five years.
May 02, 2025Australia election focuses on clean energy and nuclear debate
Australia's federal election has brought a stark contrast in energy policies between the two major political coalitions. The ruling Labor Party plans to ramp up investments in renewable energy—focusing on wind, solar, and battery storage—while the opposit
May 02, 2025Q&A: How Southeast Asia can seize the renewable energy opportunity
Southeast Asia needs to scale-up its renewables. Grant Hauber explains how the region can unlock investment and cut volatility.
May 02, 2025Opinion: Why hydrogen cars are being outsold by Ferraris
Hydrogen has long been hyped as the “Swiss army knife” of the energy transition, but today – despite billions in investment – it largely remains limited to niche industrial applications.
April 30, 2025BRICS countries cross fossil fuel threshold, but expansion raises new concerns
A new report released on April 29 by U.S.-based think tank Global Energy Monitor (GEM) highlights a notable shift in the BRICS nations’ energy mix, driven by rapid growth in renewable energy in Brazil, India, and China.
April 30, 2025Spain-Portugal blackout: What is ‘induced atmospheric vibration’ and how microgrids help
The lights are mostly back on in Spain, Portugal and southern France. Portugal’s grid operator REN was quoted as blaming the event on a rare phenomenon known as “induced atmospheric vibration”. But what is this vibration?
April 30, 2025Grid operators recommend splitting German power price zone, industry disagrees
European TSOs have recommended that Germany split its single electricity price zone into up to five bidding zones. This should maximise economic efficiency across the whole market area, ensuring supply security and reducing cost.