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China GDP Breakdown: Clean Technology Sectors Driving Economic Growth
China’s GDP growth is increasingly driven by the clean energy sector, reflecting the country’s shift...
Captive Coal Threatens Indonesia’s Peak Emissions by 2030
Ember's latest research reveals that Indonesia’s captive coal expansion plans risk distancing the country from its ambitious decarbonisation goals. The analysts warn they could also lead to increased electricity costs and adverse health impacts.
Renewable Energy
How Does Solar Energy Work: A Guide
Solar energy is the fastest-growing form of energy generation technology. It is desirable because it relies on the sun's radiation, a predictable and infinite energy source. Furthermore, infrastructure costs are rapidly declining, efficiency is improving and widespread demand for renewable energy adoption is increasing.
Solar Renewable Energy Credits and the Energy Transition
Solar renewable energy credits provide a monetary value to the environmental benefits of solar energy. This allows developers to sell these credits, providing them with a revenue stream and giving companies a way to purchase the benefits of solar power to offset their fossil fuel-based energy use.
Fossil Fuel
MDBs’ Love for Fossil Fuel Leaves Asian Nations Floundering
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) face criticism for financing fossil fuel projects that undermine climate goals. In Bangladesh, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) invested $600 million in energy without supporting renewables, enabling coal and gas expansions that displaced communities. Similarly, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) focused on fossil fuels, worsening energy poverty despite claims of improving electricity access. This profit-driven approach exacerbates environmental degradation and social inequality in vulnerable nations.
Is LNG Bad for the Environment? Panel Experts Say Yes
Portfolio players are building a wave of new LNG carriers at a record pace to keep up with LNG production. Many of these carriers are being built with unregulated capital and have no or weak environmental regulations. This will create more greenhouse gas emissions and lock in more fossil fuel usage for decades.
Region
Japan To Buy ‘Record Amounts’ of LNG From US After Trump and Ishiba Meet
In times of heightened geopolitical risk and ever-dropping renewable energy costs, Japan's promise is likely to have significant consequences for its economy and energy security. However, the biggest impact might be felt by Southeast Asian countries – a prime target for Japanese stakeholders looking to resell excessive LNG.
Indonesia’s National Energy Plan (RUKN) Is Ambitious But Falls Short of Full Potential: CREA
According to a dedicated analysis by CREA, while ambitious, the RUKN fails to mobilise the full renewable energy potential of Indonesia and misses out on substantial cost-efficiency gains in the electricity sector. However, the experts note there is still time for demonstrating more ambition.
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