The utilities sector, particularly renewable energy (RE), has a promising outlook, supported by robust growth potential and key drivers expected to strengthen its near-term performance. RHB Research said solar power growth will continue as this landscape remains robust, with largescale solar (LSS) programmes (LSS5, LSS5+, and LSS6) rolling out back to back, possibly introducing RM18 billion in engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) jobs.

Thailand has set an ambitious target to generate 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2037 under the newly drafted Power Development Plan 2024 (PDP2024). However, achieving this goal will depend heavily on the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), a regional initiative designed to interconnect electricity infrastructures across ASEAN member states.

Unless sustainability courses are made more accessible to busy working professionals, the talent shortage will increase, putting the planet’s climate and other sustainability goals further beyond reach, says Dr Theo Hacking at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.

Solar energy solution provider Solarvest Holdings Bhd (KL:SLVEST) has signed a large-scale solar photovoltaic power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tenaga Nasional Bhd or TNB

Before the devastating wildfires that struck the US state of California earlier this year, the growing insurability problem facing climate-impacted properties was already concerning home- and business-owners globally.

Local oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) players must leverage energy transition expertise to reach downstream consumer markets, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli. He noted that local players possess the technological edge to pivot towards solar panels and sustainable aviation fuel.

As the world approaches the 2030 deadline for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), countries everywhere are under increasing pressure to bridge the funding gap necessary to meet their sustainable development targets.

Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is spearheading Malaysia’s transition to renewable energy with its Hybrid Hydro-Floating Solar (HHFS) Project, a groundbreaking initiative that integrates hydropower and floating solar technology. This project aims to enhance energy efficiency, bolster national energy security, and drive economic growth while aligning with Malaysia’s sustainability goals.

Worldwide sales of electric vehicles (EVs) surged in February, driven mostly by a 76 per cent growth in China even as Europe and the United States erected import barriers to stem the domination of made-in-China marques.

TNB Electron and BHPetrol have officially launched their first 200kW DC fast charging station at BHPetrol Jalan Genting Klang 1, marking a significant step in their collaboration. This initiative aims to make EV charging more accessible to Malaysian drivers by leveraging the extensive 400-location BHPetrol retail network. Additionally, two more 200kW TNB Electron high-powered charging stations are in the pipeline, reinforcing efforts to expand Malaysia’s EV infrastructure.

Unused and wasted renewable energy will cause Northern Ireland to miss its 2030 power emissions target by more than 20%, a consultancy firm says. The forecast, from Cornwall Insight, says a reduction of around 50% is likely, rather than the 73% aim. It adds that almost 40% of wind energy generated in Northern Ireland in December 2024 went unused due to restrictions in the power grid.

The Plantation and Commodities Ministry is working with utility giant Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) (KL:TENAGA) and the Energy Commission to expand grid connectivity, aimed at seamless integration of renewable energy (RE) supply from the palm oil industry. While participation is not mandatory, the government strongly encourages industry players to adopt sustainable practices by selling excess biomass energy to the grid, its minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said on the sidelines of the Palm and Lauric Oils Price Outlook Conference and Exhibition on Tuesday.