Environment
Malaysia determined to reduce carbon intensity at 45% by 2030
Malaysia determined to reduce carbon intensity at 45% by 2030
The country sets an increase of 10% reduction of economy-wide carbon intensity.
Australia’s no. 2 pension fund to abandon thermal coal financing
It plans to invest A$1b in renewables and low carbon energy.
Renewables cheapest source of electricity in 90% of emerging markets: report
88% of electricity demand between 2019 and 2040 will come from emerging markets.
Will coal dependence hamper Malaysia’s solar energy boom?
Solar investments are on the rise, but these may not be enough to meet Malaysia’s renewable energy targets.
Modest geothermal growth to persist
Growth drivers will only be few, especially those in tectonically active areas.
Where is Hong Kong now in its carbon neutrality target?
The city is now implementing several abatement measures as it aims to be carbon neutral by 2050.
Japan bets on offshore wind in bid to reach net-zero emissions
Long overlooked by the market, offshore wind farms are finally in the limelight as the country pledges carbon neutrality by 2050.
APAC solar PV capacity to triple to 1,500 GW by 2030
Indonesia is set to be the star player of the decade.
New renewables trumps cheapest fossil fuel on cost
2020’s new renewable project additions will save an estimated $156b.
Wind and solar investments to hit $1.3t by 2030 in APAC: WoodMackenzie
Fossil fuel power investment will see a loss of $54b a year.
Japan pledges whopping $10b to aid Asia’s green energy projects
The financial aid includes lending and investment from Japanese private and public sectors.
China spearheads global wind power growth: report
The government’s ambitious climate goals supported renewables in the country.
Zero emission commitments chokes out coal industry in NSW: report
2041 may see the last coal job in NSW sputter out.
How South Australia will pave the way for a wind and solar dominated future
South Australia has successfully gone green in 14 years.
South Korea’s National Pension Service curbs investments in coal
The NPS is considered the world’s third largest pension fund.
South Korea pushes for bigger cuts in GHG emissions
The country also pledged $5m for a green fund to boost renewables in developing countries.
Asian Power Renewable Energy Digital Conference discusses issues and trends for 2021
This two-hour digital conference will happen on 17 June 2021.