The deal sealed at the recent Durban climate change talks to develop a legally binding climate agreement holds much promise, but more immediate policy action and collaboration is crucial to ensure the sustainable growth of the energy sector.
By Melissa Low, Energy Analyst, Energy Studies Institute | 2 April 2012
Rare earth elements are attracting attention today, thanks to the trade disputes and a highly-controversial rare earth processing facility in Malaysia.
By David Lee, Green Purchasing Asia | Republished 20 January 2012
Just when we thought the industry would be engulfed in gloom, it is now looking at Asia--the sunniest place on earth and yet the poorest consumer of solar energy--to keep its growth momentum in the next 10 years.
By Shivananda H, IDSA | Republished 13 January 2012
China is increasingly using its huge demand for energy resources as a means to extend its influence into the emerging producer countries. Its latest pipeline projects with Myanmar could see greater clout for the PRC in the South Asian region.
By Artem V Goncharuk | Republished 6 January 2012
Is the world ready for a new nuclear contender from the PRC? Nuclear researcher Artem V Goncharuk analyses the global implications.
By EMA Staff | 30 November 2011
Suzlon's Girish Tanti shares his views on global energy trends and on the importance of renewable energy sources to Asia, particularly wind power.
By Jenny Chase, Bloomberg New Energy Finance | 18 November 2011
Jenny Chase of Bloomberg New Energy Finance discusses solar energy trends.
By Chia Kang Yang, EMA staff | 2 November 2011
A look at recent financing and investment trends for renewable energy projects in Asia, with a special focus on three Southeast Asia countries--Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.
By Augustin Boey, Melissa Low and Samir Nazir, Energy Studies Institute | 1 November 2011
The relationship between energy security and access to rare earths has become increasingly intertwined over the past few decades due to the move towards cleaner technologies, say roundtable panelists.
By Nguyen Phuong Linh and Nahim Bin Zahur, Energy Studies Institute | 31 October 2011
Asia's energy future stands at a crossroads on whether coal will retain its status as the major fuel for power generation in Asia, or if natural gas will overtake coal.
