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Renewable energy

As transport systems become more interconnected, cooperation must similarly evolve: Jeffrey Siow

Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow (centre, right) with Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling (centre, left) at the 12th iteration of APEC Transportation Ministers’ Meeting in Beijing, on Sept 22.
Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow (centre, right) with Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling (centre, left) at the 12th iteration of APEC Transportation Ministers’ Meeting in Beijing, on Sept 22.

Moldovan leaders say will seek parliament's ok to declare energy, water emergency

Vasile Tofan speaks during his oath-taking ceremony as the country's new Prime Minister, in Chisinau, Moldova, July 22, 2026. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza
Vasile Tofan speaks during his oath-taking ceremony as the country's new Prime Minister, in Chisinau, Moldova, July 22, 2026. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza

Keppel planning subsea cable to transmit solar energy from Indonesia to Jurong Island plant

Keppel is planning for the transmission cable from the Riau Islands solar facility to land at the Keppel Merlimau Cogen power plant (above).
Keppel is planning for the transmission cable from the Riau Islands solar facility to land at the Keppel Merlimau Cogen power plant (above).

America’s AI boom needs $140b in new power plants, new estimate shows

Homes lie near Meta’s 400ha artificial intelligence data center in El Paso, Texas.
Homes lie near Meta’s 400ha artificial intelligence data center in El Paso, Texas.

Lights out in Laos as electricity exports surge

Electricity exports drives revenue, but results in frequent outages for the landlocked nation.
Electricity exports drives revenue, but results in frequent outages for the landlocked nation.

AI boom is testing tech firms’ climate pledges

Leading AI and cloud providers saw their individual emissions rise from 2020 to 2024, driven by surging energy needs and infrastructure expansion.
Leading AI and cloud providers saw their individual emissions rise from 2020 to 2024, driven by surging energy needs and infrastructure expansion.

If S’pore decides on nuclear power, major grid changes may not be required

SP PowerGrid chief executive Jimmy Khoo on Sept 2 said that the grid is a key piece in the energy transition.
SP PowerGrid chief executive Jimmy Khoo on Sept 2 said that the grid is a key piece in the energy transition.

Thailand to shift from LNG towards renewables in wake of Iran war

Thailand aims to generate 60% of its electricity from clean energy sources like solar, wind and hydro in 25 years.
Thailand aims to generate 60% of its electricity from clean energy sources like solar, wind and hydro in 25 years.

Sembcorp’s renewables unit in India files for $500 million IPO

The filing marks Sembcorp’s second attempt to take its Indian energy business public.
The filing marks Sembcorp’s second attempt to take its Indian energy business public.

Australia’s battery boom is reshaping the grid, but few are sharing the power

A solar and battery boom in Australia is helping homeowners cut their electricity bills and feed power into the grid.
A solar and battery boom in Australia is helping homeowners cut their electricity bills and feed power into the grid.

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