Staff Reporter

Australia’s no. 2 pension fund to abandon thermal coal financing

It plans to invest A$1b in renewables and low carbon energy.

Japan unveils 'ambitious' plan to cut fossil fuel in energy mix to 41%

WoodMac warns that this will have significant ramifications for coal, LNG, and oil demand.

Renewables cheapest source of electricity in 90% of emerging markets: report

88% of electricity demand between 2019 and 2040 will come from emerging markets.

India to exceed 33% carbon reduction goal by 2030: Singh

The power minister said energy transition is taking place at a rapid pace.

New AEMO head sets ambitious goal of 100% renewable for Australian grid

Newly appointed Daniel Westerman wants the grid to handle 100% renewable energy by 2025.

Will coal dependence hamper Malaysia’s solar energy boom?

Solar investments are on the rise, but these may not be enough to meet Malaysia’s renewable energy targets.

Modest geothermal growth to persist

Growth drivers will only be few, especially those in tectonically active areas.

Support for nuclear rises amidst clean energy goals, power demands

Indonesia and the Philippines are looking into its feasibility as a clean energy alternative. 

Where is Hong Kong now in its carbon neutrality target?

The city is now implementing several abatement measures as it aims to be carbon neutral by 2050.

Japan bets on offshore wind in bid to reach net-zero emissions

Long overlooked by the market, offshore wind farms are finally in the limelight as the country pledges carbon neutrality by 2050.

BlackRock Real Assets acquires offshore wind developer in Korea

This is the company’s first venture into Korea's offshore wind market.

NTPC to build India’s biggest solar plant

The plant has a capacity of 4.75 GW and would be built in Gujarat, India.