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Singapore looks to Australia and Malaysia for renewable energy to meet rising demand

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As energy demand continues to surge, driven largely by data centres, Singapore is turning to Australia’s deserts and Malaysia’s rainforests for clean energy solutions. This week, Australia announced a massive solar farm aiming to deliver up to 2 GW of power to Singapore via undersea cable. Singapore plans to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050. However, with limited space and unfavourable conditions for wind or hydropower, the city-state relies heavily…

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Real-world vehicle emissions higher than lab tests; CNG not as clean as believed

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A study by The Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative, using remote sensing technology in Delhi and Gurugram, has revealed that real-world vehicle emissions are much higher than laboratory tests indicate. Conducted with the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), the study found that CNG vehicles emit high levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx), challenging the perception of CNG as a “clean” fuel. While BS-VI cars and buses emit significantly less NOx than their BS-IV counterparts, CNG…

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Equinor cancels plans for Vietnam offshore wind investments amid regulatory delays

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Norway’s state-controlled energy giant, Equinor, has cancelled its plans to invest in Vietnam’s offshore wind sector, marking a setback for the country’s green energy ambitions. Vietnam has attracted international interest due to its strong winds in shallow waters near coastal, densely populated areas. However, delays in regulatory reforms have led some potential investors to reconsider their plans. “We have decided to discontinue our business development in Vietnam and to close our office in Hanoi,” an…

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Climate measures alone are not enough to cut emissions, study finds

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A study published in the journal Science shows that stand-alone climate measures like taxes or subsidies are ineffective in significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Analyzing 25 years of policies in 41 countries, the study found only 63 out of 1,500 policies led to substantial emission reductions, averaging 19 percent. The research, led by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Mercator Research Institute, highlights that bans on coal plants or combustion engines alone don’t…

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Rendesco acquires ADP Group’s geothermal drilling operations

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Rendesco has acquired ADP Group’s geothermal drilling operations following a successful fundraising earlier in 2024. This acquisition aims to reduce the costs of delivering renewable heat by integrating ADP’s drilling expertise with Rendesco’s design, project management, and engineering capabilities. Tom Page, Managing Director of ADP Group, will join Rendesco as Head of Drilling, while Josh Creed will take over as Managing Director of ADP Group, and Dave Telford will join the board as Operations Director….

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China’s first large-scale deep-water offshore solar project reaches operational readiness

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China has energized the booster station for its first large-scale, pile-fixed deep-water offshore photovoltaic (PV) project, signalling the operational readiness of the CGN Yantai Zhaoyuan 400 MW floating solar project. Located in Laizhou Bay, Zhaoyuan City, the project covers 6.44 square kilometres and includes 121 PV sub-arrays. It features an alternating current (AC) side-rated capacity of 400 MW and a direct current (DC) installation capacity of 539.33 MW, utilizing Grand Sunergy’s Seapower double-sided, double-glass heterojunction…

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Victoria’s new decarbonisation plan targets 8.5 GW energy storage by 2035

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The government of Victoria, Australia, has unveiled a new decarbonisation plan aiming to boost energy storage capacity to 8.5 GW by 2035, up from the current 537 MW. This initiative is part of the state’s “Cheaper, Cleaner, Renewable: Our Plan for Victoria’s Electricity Future” roadmap, which seeks to increase renewable energy to 65% by 2030 and 95% by 2035. Currently, renewables account for around 38% of Victoria’s power. The plan predicts a 50% rise in…

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Horizon Power signs first Indigenous land use agreement for renewable energy development in Beagle Bay

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Horizon Power, a Western Australian energy provider, has signed its first Indigenous land use agreement (ILUA) with the Nyul Nyul people of Beagle Bay in Kimberley. This agreement will facilitate the development of a future energy system tailored to the community’s needs, likely incorporating a combination of solar, battery storage, and diesel power to ensure a reliable energy supply. The ILUA grants Horizon Power access to a four-hectare site near the township of Beagle Bay,…

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Vena Energy and MGen Renewable Energy partner on 550 MW solar project in the Philippines

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Vena Energy has entered into an investment agreement with MGen Renewable Energy to jointly construct a 550 MW solar plant in Bugallon, Luzon, Philippines. Construction of the solar project is set to begin this year, with commercial operations expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2025, making it one of the largest solar plants in the country upon completion. MGen, a subsidiary of Manila Electric Co., aims to reach 1,500 MW of renewable energy…

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UK Councils withdraw from legal challenge against 500 MW Sunnica solar project

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West Suffolk and Cambridgeshire County councils have withdrawn their legal challenge against the development of the 500 MW Sunnica Energy solar project. This decision also led Suffolk County Council and East Cambridgeshire to abandon any legal action against the project. Suffolk County Council cited the high cost of legal fees compared to the potential financial return as the reason for their withdrawal. Richard Rout, Suffolk County Council’s deputy cabinet member for nationally significant infrastructure projects,…