Business | EXPLAINER Jun 27, 2023
Why the wind power industry has hit turbulence
by Nina Chestney
While industry has grown quickly over the past two decades, it still faces various hurdles that must be overcome.
Business Jun 27, 2023
A second life for EV batteries? Depends how long the first is.
by Nick Carey, Paul Lienert and Victoria Waldersee
Demand for used batteries for storage is likely to soar as intermittent renewable energy takes on a bigger role.
Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Jun 23, 2023
Heat waves put Asia's renewable power fleet to the test
by Sudarshan Varadhan
Temperatures in parts of the region rose above 40 degrees Celsius in late April, earlier than usual, causing widespread infrastructure damage and power outages.
Business / Corporate Jun 22, 2023
Cosmo Energy wins investor approval for 'poison pill' against activist
by Makiko Yamazaki
The approval marks the second such vote on a poison pill in Japan that excludes an investor, in a practice some governance experts say could deter shareholder activism.
World Jun 21, 2023
Lacking land, Israel to cover its rooftops with solar panels
by Ari Rabinovitch
Although drenched in sunshine, Israel is too small to rely on traditional, land-intensive photovoltaic power plants. It is also unsuitable for wind power and lacks water for hydropower.
World Jun 17, 2023
Total added renewable energy capacity is likely to increase by a record 107 gigawatts from 2022, led by the strong deployment of solar and wind power generation systems.
Business Jun 17, 2023
Sojitz cancels Hokkaido wind project due to costs and local objections
by Erica Yokoyama
The decision adds to a recent trend of wind project cancellations, creating a headache for the Japanese government, which is seeking to significantly increase green energy production.
World Jun 16, 2023
Cyberattacks on renewables: Europe power sector's dread in chaos of war
by Nora Buli, Nina Chestney and Christoph Steitz
The digitalized, interconnected technology of the thousands of renewable assets across Europe presented major vulnerabilities to infiltration.
Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Jun 13, 2023
Heat wave lays bare Vietnam's structural electricity woes
by Khanh Vu and Francesco Guarascio
The manufacturing hub hosts large factories but has struggled to upgrade its grid, a key step to satisfy demand and lure companies diversifying from China and elsewhere.
Business Jun 9, 2023
The struggle to electrify one of the world’s dirtiest industries
by William Ralston
Construction, across its entire supply chain, is responsible for around 23% of all greenhouse gas emissions, and emissions may balloon as the global population grows.
Commentary / World Jun 6, 2023
A Western distraction from climate action
by Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi
In a dangerous diversion, members of the U.S. Congress and the European Parliament have demanded the removal of Sultan Al Jaber as COP28 president-designate.
Business / Economy Jun 6, 2023
Japan to invest ¥15 trillion in hydrogen supply for decarbonization
The country also plans to increase its hydrogen supply sixfold from the current level of 2 million tons to around 12 million tons by 2040.