Power Utility

Global wind energy to surpass 1TW threshold by end-2023

Offshore wind is expected to grow sevenfold by 2032, Wood Mackenzie said.

Global wind energy to surpass 1TW threshold by end-2023

Offshore wind is expected to grow sevenfold by 2032, Wood Mackenzie said.

SMRs may deliver their climate promise too little, too late 

As these nuclear reactors are still in development, their wide deployment is unlikely, analysts say. 

How grid enhancements can ignite Malaysia's solar energy boom

Experts warn that grid enhancements will be crucial for the solar energy mix, which accounted for 18% of the country's RE.

Keeping Indonesia’s downstream coal projects afloat will require hefty government subsidies

Air Products’ withdrawal from planned state-linked facilities highlights cost challenges

ASEAN’s energy security is at risk as it prepares for gas and coal imports

The region’s reliance on fossil fuel imports threatens its energy security due to price volatility and lack of affordability.

Carbon capture and storage for fossil-fired plants risks worsening energy inflation

IEEFA argues the economic case for CCS in fossil-fired power plants is weak. 

Renewable energy surge fuels need for pumped hydropower storage

Asia is expected to be the largest pumped hydropower storage market by 2023.

Renewables with storage systems could be cheaper than thermal power with CCS

CCS could drive LCOE for thermal power by up to double its alternatives. 

South Korea proposes measures to boost exports of nuclear plant equipment

One of the measures included expanding joint project entries of nuclear power plant companies.

Can 150 gigawatts of green energy help phase out coal?

Southeast Asia's renewables push requires more capacity to challenge coal reliance effectively,” experts said. 

Australia should stop monopoly power networks from receiving supernormal profits

IEEFA urged the state and federal governments to step in to help reduce the rise in electricity bills.

China-concentrated capacity drives APAC as hydropower ‘powerhouse’ 

China's aggressive hydropower development is driven by its carbon peaking target by 2030.

Pakistan's energy and economic woes intensify as blackouts reveal deep-rooted issues

Recent events could cost Pakistan its textile contracts, accounting for 8.5% of its gross domestic product.

Power grid expansion to drive copper demand: report

Power grids are projected to be the top consumers of copper amongst energy transition technologies. 

India develops 29% of its hydropower potential

A total of 10.3% are under construction.

China will remain as largest wind market: report

It will add 70GW to 80GW annually until 2030.

Around 680GW wind energy capacity to be installed by 2027: report

Policy changes are needed to prevent supply bottlenecks by 2026.