Asia's power sector stands at the inflection point of a seismic overhaul, powered by the tide of digital transformation. Key players across Asia’s power spectrum are leveraging digitalization as a key asset to navigate the region's burgeoning energy needs, marking a stark departure from traditional methods of energy production and distribution. This move towards a digitized future crafts an ambitious bluepr ...

Asia's galvanic shift towards renewable energy is in full thrust as it stands keenly on the precipice of a clean, sustainable future. With colossal investments in solar, wind, and hydro power technologies, Asia is firm in its commitment to harnessing renewable energy, charting an ambitious trajectory with an acute cognizance of the symbiosis between economic growth and environmental sustainability. Climate ...

**The Case for Efficiency** Rapid urbanization and economic development across Asia have led to a surge in energy consumption. This increased demand, coupled with environmental concerns, has necessitated a focus on energy efficiency — a more sustainable solution that lets economies grow without a proportionate increase in energy use. **Leading the Efficiency Drive** Japan, with its "Top Runner Programme", s ...

Asia's power equation is undergoing a massive overhaul. With burgeoning populations and rapid industrialisation, obsolescent grids are straining under the stress of soaring demand and a shifting energy mix. The future of energy safety, security, and sustainability in the region hinges, to a significant extent, on navigating this transition to modern power infrastructure.  **Asia's Energy Infrastructure: A M ...

**Introduction** The sun setting over Beijing's bustling cityscape, and shimmering over Tokyo's majestic Mt Fuji, signals not just a close to the day, but the dawning of a green energy era in Asia. Renewable energy, a phrase once cautiously entertained in Asia's power conversations, now takes centre stage, heralding an eager pivot towards a greener, more sustainable future. As the world’s largest economy, A ...

● Singapore wholesale electricity market operator Energy Market Company (EMC) will use simulation software PLEXOS to investigate the impact of policies and global trends on the National Electricity Market of Singapore (NEMS) ● The software creates digital replicas of real-world energy markets and models a wide range of different scenarios August 7, 2023 – Energy Exemplar, an energy simulation software devel ...

Hydro power is a significant contributor to renewable energy production in Asia. With the growth of the energy sector and the need for clean energy, the region is taking steps to utilise its abundant hydro power resources. This article looks at the key players in the hydro power industry, major projects, and innovations in the sector. Key Players in Hydro Power in Asia Alstom Hydro: Alstom Hydro is a leadin ...

The global push towards decarbonisation of the world's economies has accelerated the transition to renewable energy, electric vehicles, and sustainable development. Asian countries are leading the world towards a low-carbon horizon, with many announcing plans for net-zero carbon emissions by mid-century. The economic effects of this transition to net-zero are complex, involving both costs and benefits, driv ...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining increasing popularity worldwide, including in Asia. The main benefits of EVs include lower carbon emissions, reduced fuel costs, and improved air quality. In the past few years, Asian countries have made significant strides in reducing their carbon footprint and promoting the use of EVs. With vast populations and economies of scale, Asia has become a key market for electr ...

In the past few decades, the world has experienced unprecedented urbanisation. Developing cities have become more sophisticated in the use of technology to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and liveability of their urban spaces. The establishment of smart cities has become a global trend, and Asia has been at the forefront of this movement. With over half of the world's population living in the region ...