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October 09, 2024
AI's rising energy demands propel tech giants into nuclear investments
As major tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft explore nuclear energy to address the surging electricity demands of data centers, Google executives recently indicated that the company is also assessing the feasibility of using nuclear power.
October 04, 2024
Meranti to deploy 2 technologies to build first green flat steel plant in Southeast Asia
Meranti, a steel manufacturer headquartered in Singapore, pledges to build Southeast Asia's first green flat steel plant in Thailand. The company plans to use hydrogen to replace coal in its operations, coupled with electric arc furnace technology powered
October 01, 2024
Philippines' clean energy startups grow five-fold with nearly half on power generation
The Philippines is witnessing a surge in companies focused on promoting sustainable development, especially in the clean energy sector, where the number of startups has quintupled over the past four years. Most of these startups are concentrated in solar,
September 25, 2024
Tripling renewables, doubling efficiency are ‘feasible’, says IEA
IEA released a new report indicating that the goals supported by countries at COP28—such as doubling renewable energy capacity and increasing energy efficiency by 100% by the end of 2030—could be achievable with the right enabling conditions.
September 24, 2024
Jokowi urges immediate reforms in Indonesia’s geothermal permit delays
Indonesia possesses rich geothermal resources, with a goal of increasing geothermal power generation capacity to 10.5 GW by 2035. However, development has been slow, and to meet this target, an annual increase of 700 MW to 800 MW will be necessary.
September 19, 2024
Can the Fed’s rate cut spark growth in renewable energy?
The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by 50 basis points and suggested further reductions to come. The news immediately reverberated in the U.S. stock market, significantly boosting solar energy stocks.
September 18, 2024
Thailand's largest cement producer commits $6.3 billion to green transition
Thailand's largest cement producer, Siam Cement Group (SCG), plans to invest THB 200 billion (about 6.3 billion USD) over the next five years to enhance the competitiveness of its subsidiaries, SCG Chemicals and SCG Cleanergy.
September 11, 2024
Climate talk falls short in Trump-Harris debate
During the first presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. election, Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump faced off against Democratic candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris.
August 29, 2024
ACEN, Barito Renewables partner to expand wind power in Indonesia
ACEN energy company announced a new partnership with Indonesia's Barito Renewables, aiming to expand wind power projects in Indonesia.
August 27, 2024
Indonesia’s incoming president hopes to implement B50 biodiesel in 2025
To reduce fuel imports and carbon emissions, Indonesia’s incoming president Prabowo Subianto has recently announced that the country will enforce a mandatory B50 biodiesel policy by 2025. This announcement has raised concerns in the industry.