The worsening squeeze on India’s coal supply is triggering a power crisis that’s threatening to stall the world’s fastest-expanding major economy. Coal-fired power stations had an average of four days’ worth of stock of the fuel at the end of last month, the lowest level in years, and down from 13 days at the start […]
Impact of Chinese power cuts on Taiwanese firms remains to be seen: Official – EQ Mag Pro
Many tech firms have suspended production, but Apple supplier Foxconn says it’s unaffected. TAIPEI : It’s too early to tell the extent to which Taiwanese businesses will be affected by China’s widening power shortages, according to Taiwan’s economic authorities. The government is closely watching the development of the power crunch and has learned that the […]
There cannot be ‘one-size-fits-all solution’: India at UN high-level dialogue on energy – EQ Mag Pro
Green hydrogen is created using renewable energy instead of fossil fuels. It has the potential to provide clean power for manufacturing, transportation, and the only byproduct is water. Emphasising that energy transition has to be just, inclusive and equitable, India has stressed that there cannot be a “one-size-fits-all solution” as it underlined the importance of […]
Fujitsu Sources 100% of Energy Needs for Global HQ from Renewables – EQ Mag Pro
TOKYO : Based on its medium- and long-term environmental vision, the “Fujitsu Climate and Energy Vision,” Fujitsu Limited demonstrated its commitment to contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society and adaptation to climate change with a pledge to source 100% of its energy needs for its global Shiodome HQ building from October 2021. For […]
AIIB and IRENA Team-Up to Accelerate Energy Transition – EQ Mag Pro
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing to work together to support energy transition and promote renewable energy. The MOU was signed on Sep. 20 by AIIB President, Jin Liqun, and IRENA Director-General, Francesco La Camera, at a virtual ceremony to […]
How to meet the demand of EV infrastructure and maintain a stable grid – EQ Mag Pro
As electric vehicles (EVs) become the new standard, charging infrastructure will become a commonplace detail blending into the landscape, available in a host of places from a range of providers: privately run charging stations, the office parking lot, home garages and government-provided locations to fill in the gaps. We need a new energy blueprint for […]
Buildings make their own energy with solar – EQ Mag Pro
When Rebecca Yang began looking into solar building materials about 10 years ago, she was worried people would laugh at her. “I thought it would be great but I was working by myself,” she told AAP. Professor Yang was captivated by the idea construction products could be designed to actually produce energy but no-one in […]
The world is hungry for solar panels. Why did we stop making them? – EQ Mag Pro
Australia allowed its head start in solar manufacturing to dwindle away. Every day of the year, Australia installs about 1,000 rooftop solar systems; those black rectangles appearing on rooftops everywhere represent billions of dollars spent on silicon, glass and a little bit of metal. Given we have the highest uptake of solar in the world, […]
Australia’s Making Positive Energy – EQ Mag Pro
The Australian Government has developed a public communications campaign to help all Australians understand our world-leading initiatives to cut emissions – and the progress Australia has made. Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor said the ‘Australia’s Making Positive Energy’ campaign kicks off today, highlighting a range of technologies and projects where the Government, […]
China, pandemic, energy top Japan’s leadership race debate – EQ Mag Pro
The contenders include front-runner Vaccinations Minister Taro Kono, former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, as well as two female candidates. Tokyo : Four candidates vying to lead Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party – and replacing outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga – held their first main debate on Saturday, discussing plans to tackle key issues such as […]