Solar News
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Five sustainable solutions to help tackle extreme heat in South AsiaFrom painting roofs to geothermal air conditioning systems, accessible and sustainable cooling tools exist to help address the growing problem of heat stress, which is worsening due to climate change. -
With coal off the menu, can China export its renewables model?Having said it will stop building coal power plants overseas, could China instead export its renewable energy model to developing nations?
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The promises and pitfalls of India’s plan for a global gridLast week at COP26 in Glasgow, the Green Grids Initiative-One Sun One World One Grid project was launched by India in partnership with the UK. Will this be the start of a global system to trade clean energy across borders? -
Disappointing climate promises from China ‘cast a shadow’ on COP effortsChina has released a long-awaited greenhouse gas emissions plan that shows only modest progress from its original Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris agreement.
Solar Opinion
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Putting public finance on the right side of history– With the urgency of the climate crisis becoming clearer by the day, governments and multilateral lenders must end public financing for fossil fuels and increase their support for renewables as soon as possible. This year's United Nations climate-change conference offers the perfect opportunity to lock in such commitments. -
Why energy systems in Southeast Asia need to go digital– As Southeast Asian nations embark on their energy transition journey, there is huge potential for digital technologies to improve energy efficiency, prepare grids for higher shares of renewables, and cut power costs. -
How Covid-19 can be the impetus for growth in renewable energy– The transition toward clean energy remains as attractive as ever. How can private sector players and governments come together to leverage its potential for success?
Videos
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Sun, waves and steam: How is Indonesia winning with renewables?– Southeast Asia's largest energy consumer has been slow to transition to renewables, but recent policies point to greater expansion of the country's solar, tidal and geothermal energy production.
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Could typhoon-prone Philippines be Asia’s floating solar pioneer?– A country that is hit by 20 typhoons a year is looking to its lakes, reservoirs and dams to trial the latest solar technology.
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Lawyers file complaint against BP for misleading 'greenwash' in new ad campaign– In the video, environmental law group ClientEarth compares the oil and gas giant's advertisements on its low-carbon investments to a burger chain claiming that they’re vegan because they’ve got salad on the menu.
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A Swiss explorer’s search for 1,000 solutions for the environment– The first person ever to fly around the world powered only by solar energy has taken on a bigger challenge: find solutions to protect the planet while making a profit.
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