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May 23, 2025
Decommissioning offshore wind is a looming ecological challenge
Wind turbines are becoming taller and more powerful. But as it puts up these mammoth structures, the wind industry is also starting to think about how to take down the older turbines.
May 15, 2025Denmark reconsiders nuclear ban to strengthen energy security
Denmark’s Energy Minister announced in parliament on May 14 that the government will reassess the feasibility of new nuclear technologies as part of its strategy to bridge gaps in renewable energy supply.
May 13, 2025Vietnam needs electricity pricing reform to unlock offshore wind potential
Vietnam has updated its Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) to significantly scale up renewable power generation. However, uncertainty around capital and regulatory frameworks continues to deter private sector investment.
May 09, 2025Opinion: Australia set to become renewable energy nation after Labor’s win
An emphatic election victory for the incumbent Labor government means Australia’s rapid shift to renewable energy will continue. Coal and gas will have a fast-declining role to play and nuclear energy will have none at all.
April 21, 2025Vietnam identifies over 1,000 GW of wind potential in exclusive economic zone
With over 3,000 kilometers of coastline, Vietnam holds significant potential for wind power generation. On April 18, Vietnamese authorities released a new report estimating the country’s wind power potential within its exclusive economic zone.
April 01, 2025Vietnam’s FIT policy overhaul triggers industry bankruptcy fears
Vietnam’s government is conducting a comprehensive review of its feed-in tariff (FIT) regulations, a move that could significantly cut revenue for some operating renewable energy projects. This has sparked concern among industry players, who have filed a
March 06, 2025Vietnam grants up to 12 years of fee exemptions for green energy projects
The Vietnamese government has introduced a new electricity decree, prioritizing the promotion of power generation projects using renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, as well as energy storage systems.
February 17, 2025Germany election 2025: Front-runner Merz’s ambiguity on climate, energy raises concerns
The conservative CDU leader Friedrich Merz is widely tipped to become Germany’s next chancellor – but remains ambiguous on a range of policy fields, notably on energy and climate.
February 10, 2025Updated: Vietnam postpones 6 GW offshore wind goal to 2031-2035
Vietnam's offshore wind power development has come to a standstill, as the latest draft revision of the country’s National Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8) extends the 6 GW offshore wind target from 2030 to the 2031–2035 period.
February 04, 2025Could China provide the renewable energy investment Indonesia needs?
Despite pledges for greater cooperation, obstacles hinder the rapid expansion of renewable energy investment.