Features

China’s Coal Plants Are Risking its Energy Transition

China's renewed commitment to coal, marked by the construction of 94.5 gigawatts of new coal power capacity in 2024, poses a significant threat to its climate goals. Despite ambitious renewable energy expansion, the reliance on coal and the rise in coal gasification could undermine efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and hinder the country's transition to cleaner energy sources.

Climate Tops Voters’ Priorities As Asia Pacific Braces for 2025 Elections

The elections that are about to take place all over APAC in the upcoming months provide candidates with an opportunity to acknowledge ambitious climate and emissions reduction action not only to appease climate voters but also to guarantee economic growth, energy security and better handling of the cost-of-living crisis.

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.

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...

Fossil Fuel

The Global Plastics Treaty and Its Importance to End Plastic Pollution

While a few petrostates blocked the progress on the Global Plastics Treaty in 2024, countries will have another chance to advance the initiative in August 2025. Failure to overcome the fossil fuel lobby’s interests for a second time would be devastating for global efforts to tackle one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.

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.

Region

The Impact of Net Metering Changes on Pakistan’s Solar Boom

Pakistan's solar industry is seeing an unprecedented surge due to high grid energy costs and cheap solar panels. However, this has created challenges for the country's grid and raised costs for grid energy consumers. As a result, the government recently announced changes to its net metering program, which is being met with concern by solar advocates.

The Surge Of Solar Energy In Pakistan

Solar energy makes up a small portion of Pakistan's energy mix. However, solar panel imports have hit record highs, poising the industry for massive growth. The country needs to improve policies to make this uptick sustainable in the long term.

Podcasts

Women in Energy: Leading the Charge for a Sustainable Future

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and others In this episode of Energy Insights, Energy Tracker Asia speaks with...

Japan’s Record LNG Deal with the US and Its Global Impact – Podcast

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and others In this episode of Energy Insights, we explore the complexities behind...

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