Commentary

Vietnam's Solar FIT 2 and Overcoming Financing Challenges
22 May 19
This article was co-authored by Hugo Le Ridou, Reed Smith.
Unlocking the potential of solar water solutions
15 May 19
The world has woken up to the vast potential of renewables with nations across the globe ramping up their efforts to switch to renewable fuel...
Taiwan Offshore Wind Series Part 2 — "Lessons Learned"
15 May 19
Taiwan is undoubtedly one of Asia's most exciting jurisdictions for offshore wind development right now.
Taiwan Offshore Wind Series Part 1 – Allocation of Offshore Windfarms in Taiwan
13 Mar 19
Taiwan's ambitious offshore wind power programme is now well known.
Pakistan's energy pathway under the spotlight
6 Mar 19
With Chinese thermal coal imports set to go into decline, coal exporters are depending on countries like Pakistan to pick up the slack.
Retailer's exit from Singapore's electricity market: No need for warning bells
6 Mar 19
Earlier in January, electricity retailer Red Dot Power (RDP) announced its exit from the electricity market, citing a “financial challenging...
Moving towards renewable and sustainable energy in Sri Lanka: an uphill battle?
6 Mar 19
Sri Lanka has been one of the fastest growing economies in South Asia in recent years.
Hong Kong is catching up with other APAC markets to embrace sustainability
27 Feb 19
Governments around the world are putting policies in place to curb carbon emissions in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are poised to overtake their European counterparts
9 Jan 19
For several years now, European OEMs Vestas and Siemens Gamesa have firmly held the top two positions in lists of the leading global turbine...
Taiwan's referendum on nuclear and feed-in tariff reductions – Implications for investors
9 Jan 19
This article was co-authored by Ariel Huang and Billy Wu, Associates, LCS & Partners.
Indonesia's approach to Waste-to-Energy
14 Nov 18
Indonesia currently has over 230 million inhabitants spread out in 34 provinces demanding basic supplies for domestic and industrial needs....
A riddle wrapped up in an enigma— Why can't Indonesia get the power sector right?
14 Nov 18
Winston Churchill is famous for many reasons, one of which was his remarkable facility with the English language.
Can PV systems provide resilient electricity to earthquake prone areas in Indonesia?
14 Nov 18
Just in the last four months, July to October 2018, seven earthquakes with magnitude greater than 5 have hit Indonesia.
Powering ahead: Taiwan's renewable energy plan in focus
18 Jul 18
This commentary submission was co-written with Natalie Lau (Reed Smith), Lucia Yiou and Mindy Huang (LCS & Partners). ...
One Belt, One Road – An opportunity for regional cooperation
18 Jul 18
China’s reported trillion-dollar One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative is something we have all heard a great deal of, over several years now...
Solar policy, programs, and progress in Southeast Asia: Current status and future outlook
24 Apr 18
Widely known to have vast solar potential, Southeast Asian countries have used a variety of methods to drive solar deployment in the last several...
Taiwan set to join offshore wind's top table by 2025
16 Apr 18
The future of offshore wind energy will combine the application of global experience and local expertise to deliver projects tailored to the needs...
A guide to Singapore's recently announced Carbon Tax
6 Apr 18
Last year, while presenting Singapore’s budget for 2017, the Singapore Finance Minister announced that Singapore will impose a tax on...
What you need to know about utility-scale solar+storage in Southeast Asia
12 Feb 18
Utility-scale solar PV continues to grow at a breakneck pace, driven by continually falling prices, including 19.7 USD/MWh in the recent Mexico...
Water and PV plants: Why we may not be able to have both
15 Jan 18
One of the major issues in solar power that is usually overlooked and is so fundamental to our life is water.
3 reasons why utilities should not be so disgruntled over PV rooftops
1 Dec 17
I decided to stop my recipes on PV projects this month.
IoT in the power sector: Opportunities in Asia and the Pacific
15 Sep 17
Internet of Things (IoT) is billed as the next industrial revolution, Industry 4.0.
Renewable Energy recipes III – tariffs for PV projects
15 Sep 17
Continuing my series on recipes for procedures to support Asia to develop PV capacity I am devoting this one to the tariffs.
How the private sector can use Myanmar's strategic environmental assessment
12 Sep 17
For emerging economies in Asia and beyond, ‘business as usual’ is no longer enough for hydropower development.
Solar power development in Southeast Asia
8 Aug 17
As renewables markets mature, renewables investors are looking to new markets for their next source of growth.
Are small modular reactors the way to go for Southeast Asia?
18 Jul 17
Post-Fukushima, nuclear energy remains a strategic option to address energy security and decarbonisation for developing economies, especially...
Renewable Energy recipes II – feasible sites for PV projects
12 Jul 17
Continuing my series on recipes for procedures to support Asian countries in developing Renewable Energies, I am going to address the feasibility...
Renewable energy recipes: How PV projects are really developed
19 May 17
I am starting a series on recipes for procedures to support Asian countries in developing Renewable Energies.
Back to the future? – A shakeup in industrial solar
24 Apr 17
Michael Graetzel of Switzerland, is announced as the winner of the 2017 Global Energy Prize for his “transcendent merits in the development...
Will Singapore's power sector bear the brunt of its carbon tax?
20 Apr 17
Earlier this year, the Singapore government announced that it will impose a tax on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from 2019.
Building the business case for hydropower companies to employ more women
31 Mar 17
Hydropower is traditionally a male-dominated field.
Is net metering the right way forward for PV rooftops in Asia?
28 Mar 17
Net metering started by being a very sexy idea in regards to the development of rooftops.
Renewable energy outlook for the Year of the Fire Rooster
14 Feb 17
Welcome to the year of the fire rooster, a year unlike the previous year of the monkey which followed the path of curiosity, the rooster is...
Will the Rooster wake up Southeast Asia's energy markets?
13 Feb 17
Monkey proved to be a subdued year for the Southeast Asia energy sector – so will the Rooster wake up the region from its slumber?
Singapore looking to develop policy framework for energy storage
26 Jan 17
In order to fulfil its commitments under the Paris climate change agreement, Singapore’s climate action plan includes a number of strategies...
A new look at portfolio investing in renewables
25 Jan 17
Like a certain iconic dessert advertisement, “Nobody doesn’t like renewables”.
Is solar power really cheaper than wind power?
16 Jan 17
For those of us out there who are part of the Renewable Energy story of this century, we have seen PV dropping from more than 4 US$/W to the...
How a strategic environmental assessment could help change Myanmar's approach to hydro
24 Nov 16
Optimising project siting and configuration are the most effective environmental and social risk avoidance measures in hydropower development....
The hidden costs of Variable Renewable Energy – or just urban myths?
23 Nov 16
Almost all in this sector have already read many texts and technical reports on the hidden costs of intermittent sources or Variable Renewable...
How does South East Asia's coal plans fit with Paris commitments?
6 Oct 16
Just under a year on from COP 21, three of the main players – the US, China, and India – have now ratified the Paris treaty on climate...

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