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Asia faces financial risks with energy transition

Fossil fuel exit is still a steep climb as Asian markets need to rely on coal power at least in the short run for energy security.

Asia faces financial risks with energy transition

Fossil fuel exit is still a steep climb as Asian markets need to rely on coal power at least in the short run for energy security.

Mauban-based coal plants bolster Luzon grid’s power supply

Quezon Power Plant generates 460MW of electricity, whilst San Buenaventura Power Plant produces 455MW of power.

Untapped offshore wind potential can power Japan’s shift to clean energy

Unleashing wind potential could boost Japan’s share of clean power to 90% by 2035, according to the think tank, Ember.

G7 calls for faster fossil fuel phase-out, but sets no deadline

The G7’s push for faster decarbonisation includes ending subsidies for coal power, and supporting cleaner energy technologies.

Southeast Asia at the forefront of coal phase-out in power plants

Amidst the challenges of eliminating coal in the region’s energy mix, ASEAN Taxonomy Board paves way for sustainable financing for phase-out.

Meralco breaks into the Philippines’ solar industry with Spectrum 

Spectrum has an installed capacity of more than 50 megawatts throughout the country. 

SMRs may deliver their climate promise too little, too late 

As these nuclear reactors are still in development, their wide deployment is unlikely, analysts say. 

How grid enhancements can ignite Malaysia's solar energy boom

Experts warn that grid enhancements will be crucial for the solar energy mix, which accounted for 18% of the country's RE.

ASEAN’s energy security is at risk as it prepares for gas and coal imports

The region’s reliance on fossil fuel imports threatens its energy security due to price volatility and lack of affordability.

Renewable energy surge fuels need for pumped hydropower storage

Asia is expected to be the largest pumped hydropower storage market by 2023.

Can 150 gigawatts of green energy help phase out coal?

Southeast Asia's renewables push requires more capacity to challenge coal reliance effectively,” experts said. 

China-concentrated capacity drives APAC as hydropower ‘powerhouse’ 

China's aggressive hydropower development is driven by its carbon peaking target by 2030.

Pakistan's energy and economic woes intensify as blackouts reveal deep-rooted issues

Recent events could cost Pakistan its textile contracts, accounting for 8.5% of its gross domestic product.

Leader Energy gains ground in Cambodia with new transmission line project

This Malaysia-based firm aims to accelerate Cambodia’s transition to cleaner energy sources.

Are small modular reactors the climate solution they claim to be? 

The SMR market is expected to reach 21GW by 2035, the Nuclear Energy Agency reported. 

KS Orka’s gradual development model increases geothermal projects success

By implementing this strategy, the company can mitigate the risk of incurring a $5m loss from drilling a single well.

Southeast Asia's nuclear ambitions dashed by public opinion

As of 2023, there are 422 operable nuclear power reactors in the world, but none from SEA.