Solar News
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Upgrade Asia’s ageing hydropower fleet to secure reliable clean energy supply, experts urgeAs the need for steady clean electricity generation grows, refurbishing Asia’s decades-old hydropower plants could help them regain past strength, enhancing their contribution to the region’s energy transition, shows a new study. -
CIMB targeted by Indonesian NGOs for funding coal plants as Malaysian bank prepares to stage sustainability eventEnergy
CIMB targeted by Indonesian NGOs for funding coal plants as Malaysian bank prepares to stage sustainability event
CIMB has been called out for financing planet-warming coal-fired power plants in Indonesia the week before it is to stage its flagship sustainability event, The Cooler Earth Summit.
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Australian and Thai firms team up to launch renewable energy credit marketplace spanning Southeast AsiaEnergy
Australian and Thai firms team up to launch renewable energy credit marketplace spanning Southeast Asia
The new trading platform will allow clean power producers to sell renewable energy certificates across Southeast Asia. Commercial discussions with parties expressing interest in participating in the project are already underway. -
Wind and solar are 30-50% cheaper than thought, admits UK governmentElectricity from onshore wind or solar could be supplied in 2025 at half the cost of gas-fired power, a new report suggests.
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Solar Opinion
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How the pandemic can revolutionise climate policy– Policymakers should look beyond mainstream economics and engage with people who understand complex systems, in the same way that they listen to epidemiologists and doctors during a pandemic, argues Roland Kupers. -
The Philippines considers a power sector future without new coal– The Philippines’ Congress and conglomerates confirm backing a shift to Renewable Energy. The country has a rare opportunity to come together in support of clean energy options that will benefit everyone. -
Coronavirus has cut CO2 from Europe’s electricity system by 39 per cent– As lower levels of coal and gas are burned due to lower electricity demand in Europe, wind and solar reached a record-high share of demand in the past 30 days, offering valuable insights on the road to zero-carbon electricity systems.
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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