Energy Asia 2025: Asia’s Energy Future : Key takeaways!
The 2025 edition of Energy Asia, held in Kuala Lumpur from June 16–18, proved to be more than just another energy summit. It was a clarion call—signaling Asia’s transition from energy security debates to decisive, strategic action. As Southeast Asia grapples with growing power demand, net-zero ambitions, and the surge of AI-driven industries, the event offered […]
China’s Future of Work: Robotics, Demographics, and the Skills Imperative
As China advances toward its next economic era, its labor market finds itself at the crossroads of two profound forces: rapid technological transformation and demographic decline. The World Economic Forum’s recent article, “The Future of Jobs in China: The Rise of Robotics and Demographic Decline Are Opening Up Skills Gaps,” explores how these forces are reshaping the […]
How Asia is Harnessing Dead Palm Trees for Biomass Energy Solutions
In Eastern Asia, researchers are pioneering the transformation of dead palm trees, once abandoned in fields, into a sustainable source of biomass energy. This innovation offers a renewable alternative that not only addresses the challenges of traditional biofuel production but also helps reduce waste and environmental damage. By repurposing felled palm trees, these efforts promise […]
AI-Driven Data Center Growth Tests Asia-Pacific’s Renewable Energy Preparedness
As the Asia-Pacific region gears up for the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, the rapid expansion of energy-intensive data centres is raising concerns about the region’s clean energy transition. Countries from Singapore to India are increasingly focused on storing and processing data domestically to safeguard sensitive information amid growing geopolitical tensions, particularly between the US and […]
Singapore’s Strategic Shift in Green Data Centre’s: Beyond Just Capacity
Singapore’s recently announced Green Data Centre Roadmap has sparked significant interest and debate within the industry. The roadmap, introduced by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) on May 30, proposes an additional 300 MW of data centre capacity in the “near term.” This move marks a shift from the smaller, annual allocations seen previously and aims to offer more […]
Indonesia Reaches Major Milestone in Emissions Reduction, Boosts Renewable Energy Initiatives
Indonesia has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 34.4%, equivalent to 123.2 million tons, by 2023. This accomplishment was announced by Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of New, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation (EBTKE), during the “Indonesia’s Climate Change Mitigation Efforts in the Energy Sector” […]
China’s Impact on Bangladesh’s Renewable Energy Sector
The Sirajganj photovoltaic (PV) power station, the largest solar power project currently under construction in Bangladesh, has successfully been connected to the national power grid. This milestone was announced by Power Construction Corp of China via its official WeChat account on Saturday, marking a significant development for Bangladesh’s renewable energy landscape. This achievement not only […]
Southeast Asia’s Solar Energy Outlook
Southeast Asia is rapidly advancing in solar energy, with a total solar farm capacity surpassing 20GW and various nations making notable strides. This progress is supported by a mix of government policies, international investments, and private sector involvement, though each country faces its own set of challenges that impact their solar energy initiatives. Vietnam leads the […]
Path to Net-Zero: Singapore Plans Major Increase in Renewable Energy Imports by 2035
Singapore aims to significantly boost its renewable electricity import capacity to 8.1 GW by 2035 to meet the International Energy Agency’s net-zero power sector target. This ambitious move will help reduce emissions and enhance regional cooperation. Dinita Setyawati, Senior Electricity Policy Analyst at Ember South East Asia, highlighted Singapore’s progress: “Singapore is already on track to […]
Power Play: US-China for Solar Industry Products in SEA
Lin Boqiang, the head of the China Institute for Studies in Energy Policy at Xiamen University, emphasized that China’s PV (photovoltaic) industry holds a considerable edge in technology, pricing, and post-sales service, owing to extensive development efforts and technological advancements over the years. Concerns among US competitors persist as they fear China’s PV sector may […]
