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Renewable energy

Europe readies response to second energy crisis in four years

Europe’s benchmark gas price on April 21 was roughly a third higher than before the US-Israeli war with Iran began on Feb 28.
Europe’s benchmark gas price on April 21 was roughly a third higher than before the US-Israeli war with Iran began on Feb 28.

Solar growth drives global renewables to overtake coal power in 2025, report shows

Renewables such as wind and solar energy made up close to 34 per cent of total electricity supply globally in 2025.
Renewables such as wind and solar energy made up close to 34 per cent of total electricity supply globally in 2025.

UK to accelerate clean energy drive amid Iran war

The British government said placing solar panels and wind turbines could power about five million homes.
The British government said placing solar panels and wind turbines could power about five million homes.

China forecasts moderate-or-stronger El Nino, warns of tighter energy, fuel squeeze

China’s National Climate Centre expects El Nino conditions to emerge in May.
China’s National Climate Centre expects El Nino conditions to emerge in May.

China’s clean tech exports jump as Iran war spurs demand

Shipments of EV from China saw a 53 per cent increase in March, along with notable incrases in shipments of lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles.
Shipments of EV from China saw a 53 per cent increase in March, along with notable incrases in shipments of lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles.

Thousands protest in Germany urging faster shift to renewable energy, amid Iran war

Crowds took to the streets in Germany's Berlin (above), Cologne, Hamburg and Munich on April 18, demanding a faster shift to renewable energy.
Crowds took to the streets in Germany's Berlin (above), Cologne, Hamburg and Munich on April 18, demanding a faster shift to renewable energy.

Forum: Expedite deployment of clean energy solutions

Malaysia’s biggest solar firm sees jump in demand amid Iran war

Malaysian firm Solarvest Holdings is looking to speed up delivery of its large-scale projects to meet a rise in demand for renewables.
Malaysian firm Solarvest Holdings is looking to speed up delivery of its large-scale projects to meet a rise in demand for renewables.

This energy crisis could make Thailand richer

Thailand's imports of solar panels from China have grown, hitting 4.4 gigawatts in the 12 months through February.
Thailand's imports of solar panels from China have grown, hitting 4.4 gigawatts in the 12 months through February.

Middle East war will kick-start renewables boom: IEA chief

The IEA head insisted that countries should be “as prudent as possible” in saving energy in the short term.
The IEA head insisted that countries should be “as prudent as possible” in saving energy in the short term.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.