clean energy

Global clean energy manufacturing supply far exceeds demand

The glut has strengthened renewable power’s appeal as an alternative to fossil fuels

Nuclear power “is very much back in the conversation” in Asia, say industry observers.

As India and China surge ahead with nuclear energy, all eyes on Asean’s next move

The war in the Middle East beefs up the case for nuclear energy to underpin energy security

While solar and wind are the most mature and commercially viable clean energy sources, they are intermittent sources of power. 

AI-driven electricity demand powering hybrid financing for advanced nuclear startups

But scaling such technologies will hinge on the ability to bring in banks and institutional investors

HSBC’s move to create the Sustainability and Transition Credit Facility comes as the Iran war drives further demand for renewable energy.

HSBC to lend US$4 billion to help China clean tech scale globally

The bank will extend credit terms, streamline credit approvals and develop tailored solutions for eligible companies

UK Investment Minister Jason Stockwood (right) with Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu at their meeting in Singapore on May 12.

Singapore a ‘trusted partner’ in shaping regional trade rules, says UK’s investment minister

There is growing interest from Singaporean investors in priority areas such as venture capital for emerging technologies and infrastructure, says Jason Stockwood

A wind farm in South Sulawesi. Indonesia could deliver around 3 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity to Singapore.

Indonesia targets year-end start for US$30 billion clean power exports to Singapore

The project is expected to feature prominently in the upcoming meeting between leaders of both countries

Even wind turbine producers, whose projects can take years to come to fruition, are using the energy crisis to drum up new opportunities.

China green tech firms target new consumers hit by Iran war energy shock

Disruption to markets in the Middle East is seen weighing on some exports, even if the broader trend is positive

Acen has a 7 GW renewable energy capacity spanning projects in operation, under construction and with signed agreements.

Ayala’s Acen slows funding push after profit slump, shelved rights offer

The clean-energy player is shifting from rapid expansion to disciplined execution

Tartu Science Park in Estonia. Across the EU, cleantech has experienced a steep drop in funding since 2022.

Competing for capital: Estonia’s cleantech sector adapts to rising national security priorities 

Its startups in the field say their tech can boost energy resilience and support the low-carbon transition

Rising electricity demand, strain on ageing systems and the push to modernise grids point to the start of an electricity supercycle.

Powering Asia-Pacific’s electricity supercycle into long-term energy security

The current volatility in the energy market can be a catalyst to rebuild existing systems