#wind News
The Philippines' first real estate investment trust, or REIT, focused on clean energy made its debut on the country's stock market last year. China now has its eye on the financing channel too. Does this new mechanism come with drawbacks?
Policy & Finance
Might geopolitical competition driven by US-China rift be good for renewable energy investments?
As Western countries cut reliance on China for renewable energy technologies, shifting power dynamics could see other Asian nations like India and Indonesia emerge with bigger roles in the global green energy supply chain, says former UN sustainable investment envoy.
As India plans a diverse energy landscape with capacities from hydro, nuclear, solar, wind, and bioenergy, there are concens over large-scale renewable energy projects using agricultural and ecologically sensitive land, posing environmental and socio-ecological risks.
Barriers to trading between provinces need lifting and more support is needed for renewables.
#wind Opinion
A recent industry report shows that nuclear power cannot compete with solar and wind. World leaders convening at the COP27 climate summit should de-emphasise nuclear, and put their focus on technologies that can be deployed rapidly.
Vietnam is betting big on wind power, but there are also signs of caution following hiccups to its solar power push in past years. Transparency and collaboration will be key traits for success.
Policy & Finance
Financing gender-energy access programmes in Asean
Women often get the short end of the stick in rural areas where energy access is poor. In the drive to improve energy access, directing finance to increase the participation of women in the energy sector is necessary.
Carbon & Climate
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.
#wind Videos
Vietnam's wind market is thriving, but more work lies ahead if the country wants to power its booming economy without imperilling its people and the planet.
DONG Energy’s shift to 100 per cent renewable energy marks another important step in the global transition away from fossil fuels.
This new energy source could meet demand both day and night, solving the intermittency problems posed by solar and wind.
Finnish research firm VTT reveals one of its latest inventions - an energy-harvesting tree with leaves made of organic solar panels which can be "infinitely replicated" to become a forest of electricity source. Watch the video here.
#wind Podcasts
Ambitious plans to transmit clean energy from India, China and Australia into Southeast Asia have been proposed in recent years. Eco-Business speaks with two energy experts on the prospects, challenges and ingredients for success.
The clean energy sector’s poor human rights performance places its legitimacy at risk. Jessie Cato of the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre sheds light on how the industry can avoid labour abuse, land grabs and other violations.
Cities
Writing the future together
EB Studio
[The EB Podcast] In this concluding episode of the Let’s Write the Future series, we explore how the rise of renewable energy, the electrification of transport and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are changing our lives, cities, and the world.
#wind Press Releases
Clarity Movement Co.
Clarity Movement Co. raises US$9.6M Series A+ co-led by Amasia, Active Fund
