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Exclusive: Philippines rooftop solar inquiries up tenfold since March
Rooftop solar inquiries in the Philippines have surged tenfold since March, the industry association president says. However, upfront costs remain high and financing gaps continue to slow the pace of installations.
Renewable Energy
Taiwan’s offshore wind slowdown holds lessons for other Asian markets
Despite rapid growth over the past decade, Taiwan’s offshore wind industry faces mounting challenges under its newer auction model, offering lessons for emerging markets across Asia as they seek to turn ambitious targets into operating projects.
Fossil Fuel
Asia Reassesses LNG Reliance After Six Months of Hormuz Disruption
When energy planners across Asia assessed the risks of LNG dependence, a major geopolitical supply disruption was often treated as a tail risk. Six months of disruption around the Strait of Hormuz have changed that. Asian LNG demand has fallen for two consecutive years, 47 proposed power plants worth USD 52 billion have been cancelled or stalled, and the fiscal strain is spreading from energy bills into currency markets and public finances.
Is Natural Gas a Fossil Fuel and Can it Be Renewable?
Despite its "clean" reputation, natural gas is unequivocally a fossil fuel, formed from ancient organic matter over millions of years. While it burns more cleanly than coal at the point of combustion, its primary component — methane — is a potent greenhouse gas driving climate change. As production surges to record highs, the debate intensifies over whether it is a viable "bridge fuel" or a significant obstacle to a renewable future.
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