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August 04, 2025
EV makers are still far from green, experts say
Companies need to work to cut supply chain emissions, and so boost the greening of the steel and aluminium sectors, three experts explain.
August 01, 2025Malaysia’s 13th Plan charts low-carbon future with nuclear revival, grid expansion
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on July 31 unveiled a national development roadmap targeting a 35% share of renewable energy in power generation by 2030. The plan also includes interconnecting power grids between Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak to
July 31, 2025Malaysia amends electricity law to boost cross-border power trade
On July 30, Malaysia’s lower house of parliament passed the Electricity Supply Amendment Bill, strengthening regulatory controls over the import and export of electricity. Deputy Minister for Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Akmal Nasrullah Moh
July 31, 2025Google builds 1 GW green data center in India under decarbonization pressure
Google plans to invest up to $6 billion in India to establish its first data center in the country, a project that could become the largest of its kind in Asia. To ensure reliable electricity supply, the tech giant is also preparing to invest in renewable
July 31, 2025EU 2040 climate target deal poses major challenge for Eastern Europe, says German minister
It will require a great deal of effort to win over the majority of EU member states by September to agree on a 2040 climate target for the bloc, as well as find unanimity for the union’s 2035 target required under the Paris Agreement, said German environm
July 31, 2025GEIH, A*STAR to commercialize biomass-derived carbon for sodium-ion batteries
H2G Green Limited (SGX:5AI) ("H2G" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, collectively the "Group"), a leader in sustainable energy solutions, and its subsidiary Green Energy Investment Holding Private Limited ("GEIH") today announced a licence
July 30, 2025Vietnam expands rooftop solar incentives, but experts say subsidies too weak
To reduce strain on the national power grid, the Vietnamese government is set to introduce new legislation encouraging households to install rooftop solar systems for self-consumption. However, experts argue that the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT)
July 30, 2025Data centers in Germany planning own fossil fuel plants, citing slow grid connections: Report
Data center operators in Germany are planning to build new fossil fuel power capacity to supply their operations, citing the slow pace of connecting to the electricity grid as a justification.
July 29, 2025ASEAN’s first cross-border wind project Monsoon starts powering Vietnam
After more than a decade of negotiations, Laos’ first and ASEAN’s largest onshore wind project, the Monsoon Wind Power Project, has officially started transmitting electricity to Vietnam as of July.
July 29, 2025FiT disputes, delayed DPPA undermine investor confidence in Vietnam
The Vietnamese government is facing mounting challenges in its renewable energy sector. A year after announcing the Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) framework, no implementable projects have materialized.