Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed optimism that Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) foray into the renewable energy (RE) sector in the United Kingdom will yield shield significant long-term benefits for Malaysia, particularly in terms of technology transfer.

Green financing has emerged as a crucial tool to combat climate change and promote sustainable development. However, implementing it in Southeast Asian nations like Malaysia and Indonesia has its challenges. While both countries have made strides in promoting sustainable finance, regulatory hurdles, limited awareness, and a lack of standardised definitions hinder progress.

India's steel ministry has asked for 150 billion rupees ($1.74 billion) from the budget to offer mills incentives to produce low-carbon steel, two government sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Malaysia wants to leverage its location to become an energy and chip manufacturing hub this year, riding a recent jump in investments and a favourable outlook for the domestic economy, its premier and economic minister said on Thursday.

Construction is entering a new era of innovation in 2025. Many of these technologies and inventions were teased in the last couple of years, but this could be the time for them to become common practice. What can stakeholders in the renewable energy space expect in construction that extends beyond rooftop solar and battery storage?

Malaysia will review its nuclear energy undertakings as a potential power source, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the energy transition and water transformation minister, said given Malaysia’s growing energy demand - driven by industrial requirements, data centre expansions, and the adoption of electric vehicles — the nation is exploring all potential solutions for its energy needs.

Among the 31 Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s (TNB) monopole transmission towers that align with the iconic Penang Bridge, six will be lit up nightly from 8pm to 4am. "This is the newest landmark in the state, offering stunning views at the bridge and serving as an inviting entrance for visitors arriving in Penang," said the state infrastructure and transport committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari.

Malaysia’s renewable energy sector is gearing up for strong growth ahead in 2025, buoyed by key initiatives under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), said Apex Securities. In a research note on Thursday, among the key initiatives are the 800MW Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP) and the 2GW Large-Scale Solar 5 (LSS5), which are anticipated to unlock RM7.2 billion worth of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) projects. “These developments will enhance order book replenishment opportunities for RE players, ensuring robust earnings visibility for the sector in 2025,” the house added.

Wind provided more electricity than ever last year as the UK moved further away from planet-warming fossil fuels to power the nation, new data shows. Wind generated nearly 83 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity across Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland), up from nearly 79TWh in 2023, show figures from the National Energy System Operator (Neso), which coordinates electricity distribution.

Germany’s power mix passed a green milestone in 2024, with renewables making up 59 per cent of electricity generation, according to the latest figures. That’s up from 56 per cent in 2023, the country’s Bundesnetzagentur (the regulatory Federal Network Agency) reported on Friday.  Onshore wind was the biggest single energy source at 25.9 per cent - despite a comparatively less windy year. Solar recorded the largest growth thanks to new installations and “an extraordinary amount of sunshine” over summer, the Bundesnetzagentur states.

From cooking food to heating and lighting our homes and powering industry, energy is central to life on Earth and the advancement of human society. But the way we access, store and use energy is evolving rapidly, driven by environmental concerns, new technological developments and geopolitical challenges.

Gotion High-Tech, a global player in battery energy storage and power battery technology, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ITRAMAS Corporation and UEM Sunrise Bhd. The partnership aims to establish an advanced research and development (R&D) centre within the renewable energy (RE) cluster of UEM Sunrise’s Industrial Park in Gerbang Nusajaya, Iskandar Puteri, Johor.