Renewable Energy
Enabling a Fair and Just Energy Transition in Asia
Enabling a fair and just energy transition in Asia can't happen overnight as it will require collective efforts from governments, fossil fuel companies and stakeholders. While the journey will, indeed, be long and challenging, the most important thing, for now, is to make the first step. There are lots of examples to learn from already. The rest is a question of priorities.
India After COP26: Tackling Coal Dependence Head On
India made five major climate pledges at COP26 culminating with a 2070 net-zero target. Unfortunately, there are many hurdles for the country to reach this target - most significantly the country's reliance on coal and inefficient energy grid. Full adoption of renewable energy hinges on government policy to incentive domestic and international investment.
The Greenpeace Report and the Mission to Decarbonise Asia’s Tech Industry
In the wake of the "Race to Green" report by Greenpeace, we examine why is the tech industry in Asia lagging behind its global peers in terms of climate action and commitments. The problem is notable not only on the corporate level, but also for the whole region.
Pathway to Zero Emissions for Hard-To-Decarbonise Industries
Decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors will be among the most essential tools to empower the world's emission reduction targets. While the progress had so far been stalling and challenges remain, the opportunities for a rapid transformation of hard-to-decarbonise sectors are there for the taking.
Asia’s Role in Defining the Pace of Renewable Energy Transition
The talk about the renewable energy transition often revolves only around the need for new clean energy capacity to replace the existing global fossil fuel fleet. If the world is to maximize the results of its net-zero aspirations, the scope of the renewable energy transition dialogue and action should widen to also include critical aspects like the need for better policies, equal electricity access, reskilling, and more.
The Spotlight on the Asia-Pacific’s Energy Transitioning to Net-Zero Emissions
Clean energy executive, analyst, and author Joseph Jacobelli argues that the Asia Pacific region has unique features when it comes to the electricity transition to Net Zero Emissions (NTZ). He thinks that the shift from polluting fossil fuels to green and sustainable energy sources will be the biggest in the world, that capital spending will eclipse all other regions, and that some power markets will lead while others will lag.
COP26: How Lack of Climate Finance Derails Coal Phase-out Agenda
The chaos around the last-minute change in the coal declaration by India, China and South Africa at COP26 has certainly made it harder to reach the 1.5-degree target. At the Glasgow UN climate summit, nations pledged to phase-out coal, reduce methane, end deforestation and support the energy transition, etc. With the USD 100 billion pledge of climate finance still not being fulfilled, small and developing countries called for climate justice. Many nations now plan to revisit their commitment by the end of 2022.
The End of Internal Combustion Engine at COP26: The Glasgow Accord
The Glasgow Accord on Zero Emissions Vehicles is one of the major pieces of policy to come out of COP26. It unites governments, auto manufacturers, and fleet vehicle owners to phase out ICE vehicles by 2035. Signed by 34 countries, India is the lone signatory from Asia and will need to be a role model for the region.
COP26 and the Future of Hard-to-Abate Sectors in Asia
The announcements during the COP26 can be a turning point in the global energy policy. Not only because of all the new initiatives and targets for renewable energy development and coal phase-out, but also thanks to commitments to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors.
What the Future Holds for the Renewable Energy Industry in Asia
Asia is responsible for over 45% of the world’s CO2 emissions. The region counts 93 of the 100 world’s most polluted cities. As home to over 50% of the world’s population and 60% of the largest cities, Asia will also soon face a rapidly increasing energy demand. The way the continent will face it will be detrimental to the global net-zero efforts.
Samsung Renewable Energy and the Squid Game Protest at COP26
CSOs call upon Samsung to power all of its worksites on 100% renewable energy during a Squid Game-themed protest at COP26. This is in response to the global semiconductor manufacturer's failure to show sufficient progress in reducing emissions, despite claiming to be an eco-friendly leader in sustainability and smart technology.
Why Asia’s Transition to Sustainable Energy is Critical
Over the past decade, the renewable energy progress across Asia has started to pick up pace. However, due to how important the continent is for the global decarbonisation efforts, the world doesn't only need Asia to progress. The world needs it to lead the sustainable energy future.
Cheap Green Hydrogen and its Impacts on Asia’s Oil and Gas Industry
Much has been said about the trouble in decarbonising sectors like shipping and aviation, but...
Countries Gearing Toward the Clean Energy Transition
Asia is the main engine behind the clean energy revolution. Developing and developed markets across the continent are now increasingly working towards a sustainable future. While challenges remain, the opportunities are huge. China, India, and the ASEAN countries' success stories are just a small example of what lies ahead.
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