Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India] : Asia’s biggest exhibition of connected, autonomous and electric vehicles, CAEV EXPO 2023, will be held on the 13th and 14th of April 2023 in KTPO (Karnataka Trade Promotion Organisation), Bengaluru. Over the last six editions of connected and autonomous vehicle exhibitions and conferences, this platform has been instrumental in many […]
How AI can assist in Asia’s net-zero transition – EQ Mag
AI is one of the key enabling technologies in addressing sustainability challenges in Asia, says Michael Zeller, head of AI Strategy and Solutions at Temasek. McKinsey chatted to Michael Zeller about how AI can aid Asia in its journey to net zero. He talked about the vital role AI can play—particularly in addressing the energy […]
Asia’s net-zero transformation: The vital role that banks can play – EQ Mag
Different types of financing are required for banks’ stakeholders and clients, particularly in Asia where countries are so diverse. McKinsey chatted with Eric Lim, chief sustainability officer (CSO) at UOB, about the role that banks can play in Asia’s transition to net zero. He stressed that the differences between countries in the region require individualized […]
Why policy enablement is critical in Asia’s quest for net zero – EQ Mag
How do governments across the region ensure that local industries are part of the solution? McKinsey chatted to Joan Larrea (CEO of Convergence Blended Finance), John Murton (UK government’s COP26 envoy), and Dominic Waughray (senior advisor to the CEO, World Business Council for Sustainable Development) about the role of governments in facilitating the investment required […]
SunSmart Solar Power Technology Inc. Wins Asia’s Most Promising SMEs Honour At ACES Awards 2021 – EQ Mag Pro
SunSmart Solar Power Technology Inc., an all renewable energy company based in the Philippines, was named one of Asia’s Most Promising SMEs at the 2021 Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards. The prestigious event is held annually to honour inspiring leaders and sustainability advocates across Asia. The Most Promising SME category recognises aspiring small […]
Jinko De-Carbonizing India’s Auto Industry – Asia’s largest Carport is Powered by JinkoSolar Panels
Jinko Solar’s Cheetah monofacial series modules are deployed at Asia’s largest carport facility located in the northern part of India. This is a one of its kind flagship project with a 20 MWp installed capacity – the highest in any carport across Asia. This extraordinary feat has been designed and executed by Jinko’s client, KEC […]
‘Asia’s Dominance of Floating Solar is Only Just Getting Started’
With a plethora of factors in its favour, costs falling and new markets coming on board, floating PV has a bright future in the region, writes Molly Cox. The Asia-Pacific region already dominates the fast-emerging market in floating solar PV (FPV), and it looks set to build on that position as more nations get on […]
How Singapore And Asia’s Tech Sector Can Lead in Renewable Energy Adoptio
With the launch of the Singapore Green Plan 2030, Singapore has set its sights on scaling its net-zero ambitions, with a focus on greening its tech sector. Putting commitment to action, the government has imposed a moratorium on the building of new data centres – given its intensive consumption of electricity and water – as […]
Asia’s Richest Man Says ‘No Option’ But to Make Businesses Green
Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, plans to transform each of the units under his refining-to-retail conglomerate to create a sustainable business model as Reliance Industries Ltd. chases a net carbon-zero goal by 2035. “We have no option as a society, as a business but to really adopt a sustainable business model,” Ambani told Bloomberg Television’s […]
Italian Solar Inverter Manufacturer FIMER to Power Asia’s First Automatic Frequency Control Initiative
FIMER has partnered with Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE)-listed smart energy conglomerate Tatung (Tatung:2371) to supply battery energy storage systems (BESS) for Taiwan Power Company (Taipower)’s automatic frequency control (AFC) initiative. FIMER will supply its PVS980-58BC bidirectional converter to stabilize the grid which is exposed to the intermittent nature of renewable energy. FIMER’s UL 1741 certified […]