Renewable Energy

Solar Energy vs Fossil Fuels: A Climate and Financial Case

Solar energy has emerged as a cost-competitive and scalable alternative to fossil fuels. As governments strive to meet international climate targets, solar’s low emissions and rapid deployment make it a key catalyst for the global energy transition. Solar stands poised to redefine how the world powers its future by offering economic, health and environmental benefits.

Renewable Energy vs Fossil Fuels: A Financial Perspective

Renewable energy has surpassed fossil fuels in most metrics, and as technology improves, it will surpass fossil fuels' remaining benefits. This is a pivotal time for businesses and governments to transition to fossil fuels for environmental, social and financial reasons.

Trump Quits the Paris Agreement: The Consequences

Experts say that while Trump's decision will significantly impact global climate action, it won't derail it since the clean energy transition is already underway. The economic reasoning behind it is too strong to ignore. However, other nations must unite and increase their efforts to protect the most vulnerable.

How Investing in Renewable Energy Fuels Profit and Sustainability

The renewable energy sector is predicted to rapidly expand over the coming decades as the world moves away from fossil fuels. This provides many opportunities for investors to become involved and capitalise on the transition.

APAC Stakeholders Must Accelerate Renewable Energy Adoption

As the climate crisis escalates, accelerating the fossil fuel phaseout and scaling up renewable energy...

2025 Renewable Energy Trends in the Asia Pacific Region

Aside from leading the world in solar PV and onshore wind deployment, the Asia-Pacific region, led by China, will also accelerate the deployment and further increase innovations in alternative clean energy technologies such as offshore wind, floating solar and green hydrogen.

Energy Transition in Asia-Pacific: Opportunities in 2025

APAC’s booming economy, population and energy demand make the pace of its clean energy transition crucial for global efforts to slash carbon emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. The 2025 NDC updates and the ambition demonstrated by APAC countries will be among the most crucial developments this year.

How Can Technology Help the Environment?

Researchers and scientists have provided solutions to address the climate crisis and safeguard the environment. Ongoing innovations from them will enhance the affordability, scalability, and efficiency of these solutions. The next step involves increasing the necessary investments to implement these solutions effectively.

What is the Best Renewable Energy Source?

Renewable energy is more efficient and has lower environmental and health costs than fossil fuels. However, the best renewable energy source varies based on geographic and climate conditions.

Asia’s Renewable Energy Leaders and Laggards in 2024

The International Energy Agency's (IEA) Renewables 2024, published in early October, reveals Asia’s renewable energy leaders and laggards.

Laos’ Net-zero 2050: Renewable Power Generation Challenges and Opportunities

ASEAN member Laos has plans to increase renewable energy in its power mix, notably solar power buildout. However, it continues to rely on hydropower and coal-fired power plants to generate electricity, complicating both its way forward and decarbonisation plans.

Green Steel: Powering The Low-carbon Economy

Green steel is produced without fossil fuels and has significantly lower emissions than traditional steel. The IEA sees green steel development as a critical step in global decarbonisation and for companies that rely on steel throughout their supply chains.

Top 10 Biggest Renewable Energy Companies

The world's top renewable energy companies are critical to global decarbonisation efforts. They range from specialised manufacturers to full value chain operations that are subsidiaries of the world's largest energy producers.

Top 7 Renewable Energy Innovations: Pioneering the Future

Renewable energy innovation is crucial for reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, particularly in hard-to-decarbonise sectors like heavy industry. Promising advancements, from floating offshore wind farms to green hydrogen production, are expected to significantly expand renewable energy capacity and contribute to these climate goals.

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