Only 10 per cent of Indonesia vast geothermal energy resources have been exploited. A deal between Philippine power giant First Gen and Sinar Mas aims to develop 440 megawatts of subterranean power.| Eco-Business
In the first of a series featuring Southeast Asia’s clean energy entrepreneurs, the CEO of Gurin Energy says that Asean countries will be left behind in artificial intelligence and robotics if the region does not deploy renewables at scale.| Eco-Business
Clean energy investments in developing countries are slowed by an outdated banking rulebook from the 2008 financial crisis. At New York Climate Week, leaders should rethink the Basel Framework and its impacts on finance flows.| Eco-Business
China’s electricity supplies are generally stable today, but extreme weather and renewables integration are growing challenges.| Eco-Business
The country hopes to increase electric vehicle adoption with its new policy, but a deep dependency on fossil fuels stands in the way, experts say.| Eco-Business
China is a potential major funder of Indonesia’s renewables targets, but experts are flagging possible political and strategic obstacles.| Eco-Business
As fossil-heavy nations race to scale solar and wind by 2030, weak environmental and social safeguards risk fuelling local pushback. Experts warn fast-tracked permitting must not come at the cost of spatial planning and public consultation.| Eco-Business
Extreme “wind droughts” that reduce power output from turbines for extended periods could become 15 per cent longer by the end of the century across much of the northern hemisphere under a moderate warming scenario.| Eco-Business
Chinese state-owned banks has shrunk as commercial bank "co-financing" grows. But a meaningful green pivot to lower-income countries, especially for renewable projects, has yet to be seen.| Eco-Business
The ESG head of the Philippine power company arm tells the EB Podcast that sustainability needs to be communicated not as a “progressive idea” but a business strategy that benefits the bottom line.| Eco-Business