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December 26, 2023
Carbon credit futures fall 90% as major buyer shun the market
Due to doubts about the effectiveness of forest carbon offset, major carbon buyers such as airlines are beginning to avoid the trading market.
December 25, 2023Indonesia’s green energy price may compete with fossil fuels: official
The rapid advancements in green energy contribute to reducing electricity costs. In Indonesia, solar photovoltaic prices are even approaching those of coal-fired power generation.
December 25, 2023VinFuture Grand Prize 2023 honors 4 green energy scientists
The Grand Prize of the 2023 VinFuture Prize was awarded to 4 scientists, recognizing their innovations and breakthroughs in solar energy and lithium-ion battery research.
December 25, 2023Indonesia’s renewables investment hits multiyear low amid transition push
Indonesia is about to see the lowest investment realization in renewable energy projects in six years, despite the country’s aim to decarbonize its electricity sector, which experts suggest it is partly because of a lack of discussion to tackle barriers.
December 25, 2023UK’s new CCUS Vision to create competitive carbon capture market
The UK government announced its new vision to create a carbon capture market by 2035. The plan, called the CCUS Vision, outlines a competitive UK carbon capture, usage and storage market aimed at generating new jobs and supporting its net zero goal.
December 22, 2023Gulf Energy, EGAT sign PPA for 12 solar power projects
Gulf Energy Development is continuing to expand its footprint in the solar energy sector. On Thursday, the company signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
December 22, 2023Germany approves 50% hike in its carbon price next year
On Friday, Germany approved the plan to raise the price on carbon dioxide emissions by more than agreed on previously on Dec. 15. The country currently has a levy on CO2 emissions from fuel of 30 euros per ton of CO2.
December 22, 2023Japan's Eneos, Sumitomo to produce green hydrogen in Malaysia
Japanese oil company Eneos and trading group Sumitomo Corp. have announced plans to produce green hydrogen in Malaysia and export much of it to Japan. This initiative aims to further diversify the fuel supply for decarbonization.
December 22, 2023Singapore’s first public sector sustainability report: no bottled water
Singapore is leading other Southeast Asian countries by releasing its first government sustainability report. Besides carbon reduction achievements, the government has announced the gradual elimination of single-use items.
December 21, 2023Taiwan delegation to COP28 jointly acknowledge climate finance as transition accelerator
As the COP28 climate talks ended in a deal on global transition away from fossil fuels and triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy Research (TAISE) invited Taiwan delegation to COP28 to share their observations.