Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority OK’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant restart
Following the decision, TEPCO is set to resume, for the first time in two years and eight months, preparations toward the plant’s restart.
Energy
A sobering year for Indonesia’s energy transition
The ministry’s projections for the 2023 showed that new and renewable energy capacity nationwide would only grow by 115 megawatts, less than a third of the targeted 368…
Energy-poor Bangladesh and its transition obligations
The writer says that there will be no short-term solution to Bangladesh's energy woes unless the economy and dollar inflow improve.
Hunkering down to meet Pakistan’s energy needs
From a country with barely any energy sources, and practically no power generation capability at birth, Pakistan built an industrial base for itself in large measure due to its…
Rooftop photovoltaic panels to help cut emissions in Dalian
The panels on two rooftops can generate approximately 400 megawatt-hours of electricity annually, equivalent to saving 160 metric tons of standard coal.
Local content rules holding back 9 renewable energy projects, PLN says
Indonesia has implemented local content requirements in many sectors, including renewable energy and electric vehicles, set by the Industry Ministry to favour Indonesian industry.
Vietnam to purchase wind power from Laos: Vietnam Electricity
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Truong Son wind power plant is expected to start operation in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Indonesia looks into use of rare earth elements in coal
Despite its potential, there has been no mass extraction of graphene from coal and no intensive development in making it useful for EV batteries in Indonesia, according to energy…
Japan, Brunei foreign ministers agree to strengthen cooperation in energy and maritime security
The foreign ministers also shared their view on North Korea’s ballistic missile launch that “It is important for the international community to uphold international law and to…
Energy security a priority for heating in chilly winter
Over the past decade, the ever-evolving and expanding energy supply system has rapidly shifted toward green, low-carbon, safe and efficient alternatives.