Renewable energy

China coal plant building surges despite record renewable energy additions

Despite the rapid growth of renewable energy, coal remains a key source of energy for power generation in China. PHOTO: REUTERS

EU will struggle to secure key raw materials supply, warns report

Wind turbines of Vestas at the Port of Odense, Denmark. The EU is struggling to diversify its imports of the key materials needed for key industries.

First solar farm at an SAF military base completed

The solar farm in Sembawang Air Base currently generates 13.5 megawatt peak of energy. Once solar panels have been installed on roofs in the air base, it will generate 18MWp.

Keppel, Chandra Asri’s Aster to assess development of Jurong Island sustainable aviation fuel plant

Aster has been scooping up energy-related assets, including Shell’s Singapore refining and refinery assets on Jurong Island.

China defends wind power strategy, says Trump is wrong

China is the world’s leading producer of wind power.

Heat inequality: Study measures the toll of climate change in Rio de Janeiro favelas

A drone view shows the Chapeu Mangueira favela during a hot summer day, as a study measures the effect of extreme heat linked to climate change on residents of low-income communities, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Sergio Queiroz

Fewer scallops but more pinot noir: Hokkaido is changing in a warmer world

In Hokkaido, Japan's winter playground, climate change is offering opportunities to grow new crops, such as grapes, and the drive to tap green energy to power new industries.

Seatrium’s end-customer Equinor wins ruling to resume giant wind project halted by Trump

Maersk cancelled a US$475 million contract with Singapore-listed Seatrium for a ship to install turbines at Equinor's affected wind project . The contract dispute has since been resolved.

US exit from global renewable energy agency won’t impact South-east Asia support, says chief

Irena director-general Francesco La Camera said that the agency is looking for resources in other ways to help fill the gap so that no particular regions will be affected.

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How S’pore shipbuilder's early shift to renewables helped it pivot and scale up

By leveraging digital innovations such as smart sensors and artificial intelligence, engineering firm Seatrium is linking its 14 shipyards and facilities around the world to take on complex energy projects.

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