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Russia-Ukraine conflict adds impetus to Asia’s energy transition

Clean energy alternatives are a crucial hedge against future disruptions in global commodity markets

Russia-Ukraine conflict adds impetus to Asia’s energy transition

Clean energy alternatives are a crucial hedge against future disruptions in global commodity markets

Ukraine-Russia conflict to hit Asian LNG

Spot prices are expected to be elevated, Rystad Energy said.

The future of work: Building a truly hybrid workforce to transform operations in energy & utility firms

Looking to 2022 and the years ahead, intelligent automation will be core to business processes, especially as artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities become synonymous with automation platforms. 

IEA keeps eye on Ukraine-Russia conflict

It is in consultation with member states to take action for energy security.

Price hike on rooftop solar installation temporary: GlobalData

Installation cost rose by $700 in 2021, which was linked to logistics constraints.

India, Australia sign letter of intent to scale up RE adoption

The two countries will collaborate also on reducing the cost of renewable energy technologies.

Voluntary carbon markets: here to stay?

How can the world accelerate down a net zero pathway when some emissions can’t be abated by current technology? For some companies in hard-to-abate industries, carbon offsets can provide a practical pathway to carbon neutrality, at least while necessary abatement solutions are developed.

Hydropower sustainability fund applications open to over 40 countries

Projects from 15 Asian countries may apply for the funding.

Bangladesh should prioritise grid investment, renewables: IEEFA

Focus on the volatile imported fuels could cause tariff growth.

Masdar, W Solar Investment form joint venture for RE development

The JV will focus first on pre-identified projects in Africa and the Commonwealth of Independent States.

APAC to add almost 330 GW renewables capacity until 2026

India would account for almost 40% of the capacity expansion.

Net-zero track needs $4.18t annual investment in 2026-2030

This is double the required $2.06t annual investment between 2022-2025.

Direct PPAs should be scaled up: Asia Clean Energy Partners

But doing so poses financial risks to the operator due to the longevity of contracts.

​​APAC energy transition investments reach $368b in 2021

The region accounts for 49% of the global energy transition investments.

Electricity demand grows 3.8% in Southeast Asia last year after 2020 decline: IEA

This was met by renewables as well as coal, and gas generation.

APAC electricity demand to grow 4% annually to 2024

The growth rate stabilises following an 8% increase in 2021.