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February 17, 2025
Germany election 2025: Front-runner Merz’s ambiguity on climate, energy raises concerns
The conservative CDU leader Friedrich Merz is widely tipped to become Germany’s next chancellor – but remains ambiguous on a range of policy fields, notably on energy and climate.
February 10, 2025Updated: Vietnam postpones 6 GW offshore wind goal to 2031-2035
Vietnam's offshore wind power development has come to a standstill, as the latest draft revision of the country’s National Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8) extends the 6 GW offshore wind target from 2030 to the 2031–2035 period.
February 04, 2025Could China provide the renewable energy investment Indonesia needs?
Despite pledges for greater cooperation, obstacles hinder the rapid expansion of renewable energy investment.
January 21, 2025What does a second Trump presidency mean for the ocean?
Some fear the wannabe whale psychiatrist heading for the White House will undo progress on climate action and marine protection.
January 13, 2025Why China’s clean energy need not fear US tariffs
Compared to its other export industries, China’s cleantech is much less vulnerable to Trump administration trade measures.
December 11, 2024BP, JERA merge offshore wind businesses to spread investment risk
BP and JERA announced on Dec. 9 that they plan to invest $5.8 billion by the end of 2030 to integrate their respective offshore wind businesses through a joint venture.
November 04, 2024Grid interconnectivity is critical to ASEAN’s energy transition, Ember says
But the ‘hardware’ of energy infrastructure must be accompanied by just and inclusive approaches, write two energy analysts.
October 08, 2024Philippines, Vietnam strive for first offshore wind projects
The Philippines and Vietnam have recently made significant advancements in offshore wind development policies.
October 01, 2024Indonesia increases wind power capacity target to 5 GW by 2030
The Indonesian government has proposed a revised Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL), aiming to increase wind power capacity to 5 GW by 2030. This new target significantly exceeds the original plan but falls short of expectations set by the Just Ener
September 12, 2024CS Wind to build world’s largest wind power factory in Vietnam
South Korean wind power equipment giant CS Wind is expanding its investment in Vietnam, capitalizing on the geographic advantages of Long An Province in the Mekong Delta.