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January 22, 2025
Keyfield sets record with solar-powered vessel in Malaysia
To meet corporate carbon reduction goals, Malaysia's ship service company Keyfield International has completed the installation of a solar photovoltaic system on its largest work barge, setting a national record for the scale of the equipment.
January 13, 2025
Why China’s clean energy need not fear US tariffs
Compared to its other export industries, China’s cleantech is much less vulnerable to Trump administration trade measures.
January 08, 2025
Solar-powered irrigation: Empowering Bangladesh’s women farmers?
Alternatives to diesel power are proven to empower women farmers by saving them time, but sociocultural barriers to access remain.
January 08, 2025
Tokyo to mandate solar panels on new-build homes
To increase the proportion of renewable energy generation, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will set a precedent by requiring new detached homes to install rooftop solar panels.
December 25, 2024
Malaysia eases solar energy installation requirements
In a move to accelerate its energy transition, Malaysia has continued to relax conditions and scale for solar energy installation. Following the announcement of an increase in the net metering (NEM) solar quota, the government on December 24 further revea
December 16, 2024
Chinese solar manufacturers’ continued losses prompt industry action
Ending the damaging price war may require fundamental reform. How did the industry get here, and how can it recover?
December 02, 2024
What China’s green ‘overcapacity’ could mean for the Global South
While the US and EU impose tariffs in response, some developing economies see opportunities to benefit from China’s green manufacturing strengths.
November 11, 2024
Vietnam’s new rooftop solar decree sparks investor concerns over implementation
The Vietnamese government’s recent decree promotes self-consumption rooftop solar power, but unclear regulations complicate the application process for investors.
November 04, 2024
Chinese solar plants shift to Indonesia, Laos to evade U.S. tariffs
The effects of the U.S. increasing tariffs on four Southeast Asian countries have become apparent, with Chinese companies in Vietnam's solar sector being forced to cut production and lay off workers.
November 04, 2024
Grid interconnectivity is critical to ASEAN’s energy transition, Ember says
But the ‘hardware’ of energy infrastructure must be accompanied by just and inclusive approaches, write two energy analysts.