APAC
Global renewable energy gap widens despite growing capacity
Global renewable energy gap widens despite growing capacity
Asia continued to lead in clean power capacity.
Global PV inverter shipments up 10% in 2024
Asia Pacific accounted for over half of the shipments.
GEM names new executive director
Justin Locke is replacing the organisation’s founder, Ted Nace.
LNG Canada transports first cargo to Asia
This will help in ensuring stable energy in the region.
More offshore wind incidents reported in 2024
This includes one fatality.
Global hydropower generation up 10% in 2024
There is an increasing trend for pumped storage hydropower.
World Bank approves $101m funding for Kyrgyzstan’s energy and sustainable growth
This will help expand and modernise the country’s energy capacity.
AIIB approves $8.4b financing for various projects in 2024
The funding covered 51 projects, including those in energy.
Closed coal mines could expand global solar by 15%
Over 300 surface coal mines have been idled in the past five years.
GWEC appoints new chairman
Michael Hannibal will take over the role for two years.
Investing in energy efficiency could deliver up to $11.6b in power cuts
The savings resulting from prioritising energy efficiency make it no longer an option.
How to enable a just transition in emerging economies
The shift to cleaner energy sources must be coupled with support for affected communities.
East Asia’s wind power ambition faces execution issues
The region needs $200b by 2030 for its wind energy goals.
Türkiye’s renewables capacity to reach 38.2 GW in 2035
The country’s annual power generation is expected to reach 213.5 TWh by the same period.
Peak Energy and Huawei Digital Power ink 700 MW solar deal
They will focus on APAC.
ADB and GEAPP ink deal to boost APAC battery storage deployment
The programme covers technical assistance and capacity-building initiatives.
Coal power generation market: A realm of innumerable opportunities
Asia Pacific consumed 48.9% of coal energy in 2022 and is a great storehouse of coal resources.
Commentary
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