energy transition

How the 2024 US Presidential Election Might Change America’s Climate Policy

On Nov. 5, US voters will elect Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as their next president. Aside from the global geopolitical stage, the outcome will also significantly impact the world's decarbonisation journey, the prospects of achieving Paris Agreement goals and the efforts to tame the climate crisis.

The State of Fossil Fuel Funding in 2024: The Biggest Corporate and State Backers

While unbearable heatwaves, catastrophic floods, and other devastating climate impacts are multiplying in frequency and severity, experts reveal that the top 60 largest private banks have provided USD 6.9 trillion to fossil fuels since the Paris Agreement.

Solar 53% Cheaper than Fossil Fuels in Malaysia

Malaysia has solid renewable energy market fundamentals and, according to the IEA, hosts low investment risks for project investors. The country is just a step away from unlocking the advantages of the clean energy transition but the government needs policy reforms and more ambitious climate goals.

Energy Crisis in Pakistan: New Policy Approach Is Crucial

While there are hardly any easy short-term solutions to Pakistan’s energy situation, the country has a way out. The most viable strategy is helping its population navigate turbulent times while charting a more sustainable long-term energy system master plan emphasising energy independence.

Malaysia Nears Its 40% Renewable Energy Target by 2035

Malaysia has solid renewable energy market fundamentals, low investment risks for project investors and an abundance of untapped clean resources. Capitalising on them requires the introduction of favourable policies to attract green capital and ease project developers.

Energy Storage Systems and Grid Investments Crucial For Enabling Renewables Integration in Asia

Clean energy technology innovations are continuously breaking records but to capitalise on them and unlock the gains of the clean energy transition, it is essential to accelerate the investments in grid flexibility and storage.

The Illusion of Progress: Dissecting ASEAN’s 35% Renewable Energy Target by 2025

ASEAN's target is insufficient to meet Southeast Asia's climate goals. To stay within a 1.5°C pathway, the region must adopt more ambitious renewable energy policies, focusing on the rapid scaling of solar and wind, drawing from Vietnam’s example.

2024 Trends in the Asian Solar Market: Growth and Opportunities

With China's global leadership in clean power deployment and technological innovation and Vietnam's solar market experience, Asia has the blueprint to champion the green energy transition. Will the region grab the opportunity?

Clean Energy Investment in 2024 Twice Amount for Fossil Fuels: IEA

The IEA’s World Energy Investment 2024 reveals that while clean energy spending is at record levels, the investments still fall short of what is required for a 1.5°C-aligned world. The agency also highlights stark market contrasts and calls for more ambitious policy measures to bridge the financing gap.

G20 Summit 2024: Agenda and Promising Early Signs

The G20 Summit 2024 agenda promises to focus on advancing climate crisis solutions and the clean energy transition, addressing social inclusion, poverty and hunger, scaling up green capital for developing countries, reforming MDBs and discussing taxation on billionaires.

How to Decarbonise Transport: A Challenging But Realistic Mission

Decarbonising the transport sector will be challenging, especially in the air and maritime segments. However, progress in road transport shows that bringing technical, commercial and scalability barriers is possible if there is strong policy support.

Affordable and Clean Energy: How to Achieve?

In a special report, the International Energy Agency notes that accelerated clean energy deployment will...

Global Energy Transition Index – Quantifying Progress

The Energy Transition Index is a score of how well a country is doing in their energy transition. Ultimately, this tool can be used to identify areas that need funding, support, or incentives to speed up change.

South Korea’s Energy Mix and Its 10th Basic Energy Plan

South Korea's decarbonisation progress so far makes hitting its 2030 and 2050 targets unrealistic. In its current form, the 10th Basic Energy Plan that will come into force this year is unlikely to change that. The country needs more ambitious renewable energy targets, a sentiment also echoed by South Korea's biggest businesses.

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