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October 09, 2024
AI's rising energy demands propel tech giants into nuclear investments
As major tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft explore nuclear energy to address the surging electricity demands of data centers, Google executives recently indicated that the company is also assessing the feasibility of using nuclear power.
October 06, 2024Beyond solar and wind: How bioenergy is quietly fueling green revolution
Compared to wind and solar, bioenergy receives relatively little attention but is the largest renewable energy source globally, serving as fuel, heat, electricity, and even integrating with carbon capture technologies. Here’s a foundational look at bioene
October 04, 2024Meranti to deploy 2 technologies to build first green flat steel plant in Southeast Asia
Meranti, a steel manufacturer headquartered in Singapore, pledges to build Southeast Asia's first green flat steel plant in Thailand. The company plans to use hydrogen to replace coal in its operations, coupled with electric arc furnace technology powered
October 01, 2024Three challenges for Indonesia’s sustainable downstream nickel industry
Although electric vehicle (EV) sales are sluggish, the team of Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto has pledged to promote sustainable development in the downstream nickel industry, aiming to drive the country's economic growth and contribute to ac
September 25, 2024Tripling renewables, doubling efficiency are ‘feasible’, says IEA
IEA released a new report indicating that the goals supported by countries at COP28—such as doubling renewable energy capacity and increasing energy efficiency by 100% by the end of 2030—could be achievable with the right enabling conditions.
September 24, 2024Jokowi urges immediate reforms in Indonesia’s geothermal permit delays
Indonesia possesses rich geothermal resources, with a goal of increasing geothermal power generation capacity to 10.5 GW by 2035. However, development has been slow, and to meet this target, an annual increase of 700 MW to 800 MW will be necessary.
September 24, 2024Singapore’s cross-border deal reveals obstacles of ASEAN power grid
Singapore announced that the second phase of the project will expand, with plans to import an additional 100 MW of electricity from Malaysia. However, unexpectedly, this electricity may not necessarily be renewable.
September 23, 2024Microsoft’s nuclear power deal propels Three Mile Island restart
Constellation Energy recently announced a power purchase agreement with Microsoft to prepare for the restart of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant. However, the plan has not yet received approval from federal, state, and local governments.
September 19, 2024Virgin Australia becomes first foreign airline to adopt Pertamina’s SAF
Indonesia's aviation industry has recently made significant strides in the field of sustainability. The state-owned oil company Pertamina has supplied sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the first time to foreign airlines.
September 19, 2024Can the Fed’s rate cut spark growth in renewable energy?
The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by 50 basis points and suggested further reductions to come. The news immediately reverberated in the U.S. stock market, significantly boosting solar energy stocks.