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RE Energy
May 06, 2025
China 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 05, 2025Why experts believe U.S. tariffs could accelerate ASEAN’s energy transition
China's solar industry, facing a saturated domestic market and U.S. trade restrictions, is increasingly looking to Southeast Asia as a destination for its surplus capacity. This dynamic could make clean energy technologies more affordable for ASEAN.
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 29, 2025Spain-Portugal power outage: Grid instability suspected in unprecedented blackout
Spain and Portugal experienced an unprecedented and widespread power outage, paralyzing daily life and transport systems. It has been described as one of the most severe blackouts in the past decade.
April 29, 2025TNB doubles investment to $9.8 billion to push Malaysia’s energy transition
Malaysia’s national energy company, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), is significantly expanding its renewable energy investments, raising its capital expenditure (capex) to RM42.9 billion (about USD 9.8 billion)—double its previous plan.
April 29, 2025Trump’s first 100 days: How U.S. climate rollbacks threaten the global green transition
As U.S. President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days back in office, his administration has already dismantled many of the previous administration’s policies.
April 28, 2025Trump’s first 100 days: Southeast Asia’s clean energy supply chains upended by tariff shock
As U.S. President Donald Trump marked his first 100 days back in office on April 30, he had already signed more than 100 executive orders—aggressively dismantling his predecessor’s policies and unleashing a tariff shockwave that rattled global trade.
April 23, 2025Why U.S. tariffs on Chinese solar firms could benefit Malaysia’s developers
Industry insiders in Malaysia report that rising costs have made it increasingly difficult for China-backed solar manufacturers to maintain operations. However, the new duties are unlikely to affect local manufacturers.
April 22, 2025Jeju leads South Korea’s green hydrogen push with first commercial station
South Korea’s Jeju Island is making bold investments in green hydrogen with nation’s first commercial green hydrogen refueling station and hydrogen production facility.
April 22, 2025U.S. to imposes record-high tariffs on solar imports from Southeast Asia
The U.S. has announced steep anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar products from four Southeast Asian countries. Cambodia faces the highest tariffs, which exceed 3,500 percent and are considered among the most significant increases in history.