In Focus
Transmission system operators under pressure as renewable energy expands
Transmission system operators under pressure as renewable energy expands
Balancing supply and demand is harder with offshore wind and distributed solar.
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South Asia’s $107b LNG buildout at risk from Middle East tensions
Renewables are overtaking gas in the region.
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Global wind power hits record 169GW as China leads growth
India becomes second-largest wind market outside China.
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Policy inconsistencies threaten momentum in APAC’s energy shift
Progress continues to vary significantly amongst countries.
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China to continue building coal plants until 2030 as renewable expansion accelerates
Rising electricity and CHP heating demand drives ongoing coal construction.
Japan’s LNG resales surge as domestic demand falls
Domestic LNG use rose slightly but is still about 20% below FY2018 levels.
AI integration could save ASEAN power sector $67b by 2035: report
It can also reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 386 million tonnes.
Thailand halts 4GW of gas-fired power amidst oversupply, climate push
Updated NDC commits Thailand to 47% emissions cuts by 2035
Fossil fuels to supply up to 55% of energy by 2050
This will be driven by energy needs in transport, heavy industry, data centres and buildings.
Emerging economies drive global wind and solar growth
G7 nations hold just 11% of global prospective capacity.
Grid-forming inverters seize control to stabilise Asia’s power
Electricity demand is rising faster than the physical networks that deliver it.
Asia fusion market enters decisive phase with $5b China lead
The China Fusion Energy Corporation serves as a $2.1b national hub for artificial sun projects.
$281b annual investment projected as Southeast Asia scales energy transition
Funding is primarily for clean energy and grid infrastructure.
Asia drives record 150 GW new wind capacity in 2025: GWEC
India installed a record 6.3 GW.
Japan and China to spearhead 27 GW global nuclear restart
Wood Mackenzie identifies the two Asian giants as the primary catalysts for the upcoming power surge.
Indonesia sets 2032 target for first nuclear power plant
Nuclear is now embedded in Indonesia’s long-term energy mix.
Grid links open fresh energy path for Singapore
Momentum builds around cross-border imports of solar, wind, and hydropower.
Commentary
Entering the age of electricity in Asia