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May 05, 2025
Why 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.
May 05, 2025
What next for Southeast Asia’s China-backed solar boom?
The region has emerged as a leading solar exporter, helped by Chinese companies’ relocating their production – but US tariffs are beginning to bite.
May 05, 2025
Indonesia 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 05, 2025
Geothermal energy heats up: Google bets on Taiwan as Trump’s policy clears the way
The geothermal energy sector is gaining fresh momentum in Asia, as Google recently signed its first geothermal power purchase agreement (PPA) in the region—with Taiwan—marking a major milestone for the region’s clean energy transition.
May 02, 2025
Australia 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, 2025
Q&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, 2025
Opinion: 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, 2025
BRICS 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, 2025
Spain-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, 2025
Grid 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.