APAC

Solar potential underutilised in sunniest markets

Access to financing remains a barrier to increasing solar capacity.

Solar potential underutilised in sunniest markets

Access to financing remains a barrier to increasing solar capacity.

APAC to see $15b investment in CCS over next decade

Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia are emerging hubs for carbon capture.

UAE and China ink agreement to collaborate on nuclear energy development

The partnership focuses on a framework for best practices in running nuclear plants.

High costs and delays make SMRs a risky bet for energy transition

The price of a China SMR project was triple its initial projections.

ENEC and KEPCO to co-invest in nuclear plants in emerging nations

The partnership emphasises nuclear energy's role as a clean electricity source.

Asia's demand for US LNG remains strong in May

This is driven by imports in Japan, India, and South Korea.

EDB to boost financing for 300 MW Kyrgyz solar project

It will arrange long-term financing of $210m.

Global gas-fired power generation rises slightly by 0.8% in 2023

The US largely drove the gas generation, followed by China and Iran.

Coal power remains dominant, comprising 35% of global electricity generation

China and India are the top producers of electricity using coal

PAG achieves $550m commitment for APAC renewable energy fund

It will initially focus on Japan’s solar power.

BESS gains edge with declining costs

It costs less compared to pumped-hydro storage and Compressed Air Energy Storage.

Global bioenergy electricity production rises 3.1% to record 697 TWh

China, Brazil, and Japan are the top bioenergy producers.

Nuclear power deemed Australia's most expensive energy source

It costs six times more than renewable projects.

Global nuclear generation up 1.8% in 2023, led by US and China

Japan saw the fastest growth in nuclear share as it resumed operations of reactors.

Six key actions to expedite offshore wind deployment

Collaboration of industry leaders and policymakers is vital to meet the ambitious targets.

Hydropower output drops to 5-year low globally

The gap left by hydropower was met by fossil generation.

Renewable energy share in world’s electricity mix surpasses 30%

China is the main contributor as it comprises over half of the wind and solar installations.