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Solar energy is the one of the most-produced renewable energy. Generating electricity from solar radiation requires solar panels, whose manufacturing costs have fallen over 90 per cent in the past decade, allowing it to become the fastest-growing clean energy. Proliferation of solar energy production is a key solution for the world to cut energy-related emissions and fight climate change.

last updated:

9 September, 2024

Solar energy

Chinese solar inverter maker Deye to invest US$150 million in Malaysia

Company plans to set up a subsidiary in Malaysia to make solar photovoltaic equipment and energy storage products.

China urges tie-ups for solar firms to navigate tariffs, trade tensions

China’s solar industry calls for tougher rules to keep lights on

Opinion | In a world of tariff threats, China opts to share green tech dividends

China’s ‘new trio’ of EVs, lithium-ion batteries and solar panels represents the trickling down of tech dividends to people across the world.

Opinion | Will China seize the chance to become a world leader on climate?

Despite growing scrutiny of its international climate finance contributions, Beijing’s domestic policies could help set standards in the Global South.

China warns overheated solar industry to cool the competition, curb backlash

Revised ministry guidance serves to pour cold water on a photovoltaic sector that is rife with overcapacity concerns.

US charges India’s Gautam Adani, one of world’s richest people, with bribery

The billionaire and 7 others are accused of agreeing to pay US$265 million to Indian officials to obtain solar energy supply contracts.

Opinion | US must be consistent to reclaim climate leadership role from China

As China emerges as a climate leader, the US can still be a reliable partner by staying in global agreements and making progress at home.

Why Chinese solar producers are not worried about Trump tariffs

Chinese firms to prepare for worst-case scenario of Trump slapping tariffs on shipments from their bases in Southeast Asia.

Data centres, EVs bring growth and climate challenges to Hong Kong utility CLP

For the first nine months of 2024, electricity sales at CLP Power Hong Kong grew 2.5 per cent from a year earlier.

Opinion | Asia is emerging as an unlikely champion in race to net zero

The region’s journey to carbon neutrality highlights both the challenges of moving away from fossil fuels and the great potential for progress.

China’s clean-energy boom creates 7.4 million jobs

The sector is expected to keep on generating job growth, but perhaps not enough to cure the country’s unemployment woes.

China to dominate solar panel, EV markets despite US, EU curbs: IEA

China’s clean technology exports are expected to exceed US$340 billion in 2035, group says.

As Harris and Trump tout solar, is a flare-up with China on the horizon?

As US and China battle to secure their energy futures, some predict technology breakthroughs will help level the playing field.

How Foshan’s hydrogen fuel network can solve Hong Kong’s clean transport woes

Hong Kong can boost its hydrogen economy by leveraging Foshan’s cheaper hydrogen and refuelling infrastructure, says H2 Solution’s CEO.

Opinion | How Hong Kong is slowly but surely greening its transport system

With plans for sustainably designed MTR stations and zero-emission buses, the city is moving foward on its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Chinese solar stocks jump on rumours Beijing will stifle excess supply

Moves, if implemented, would end price war and eliminate less-capable firms that churn out low-quality equipment, analyst says.

China Resources Power shares dive 5.8% after US$927 million placement

Meanwhile, rival China Longyuan Power gains after deal to buy wind-farm assets from controlling stakeholder.

China fuels renewables capacity in Brics nations past 50%

Rapid investments in grid infrastructure and energy storage is needed to fully harness the potential of renewables, expert says.

Carbon footprints: Hong Kong luxury carpet maker takes sustainability steps

Tai Ping, which makes carpets costing up to US$5,000 per square metre, responds to demand for eco-friendly materials, practices.

InnoTech Forum: Hong Kong officials must do more to nurture hydrogen energy

The government should streamline approvals for more projects and offer more financial support, speakers at InvestHK’s forum said.

Opinion | China has built up an enviable gas supply. Now it faces a dilemma

Beijing shouldn’t squander its gas market advantage that can help wean the nation off coal on the way to net zero.

Hong Kong’s Vitasoy sees young talent as key ingredient in sustainability push

“We are at the beginning of the journey and we need help,” CEO Roberto Guidetti says as company works on climate-transition goals.

IEA: China leads world in green hydrogen equipment making

IEA: China accounts for 40 per cent of all new low-emission hydrogen production projects that got the financial green light in the past year.

China needs mandate to phase out coal by 2045, push clean-energy transition: experts

Such a mandate would require structural changes to the country’s power system and economic model, according to climate expert Simon Sharpe.

Opinion | Why China’s clean tech glut is a net global positive

China’s massive expansion of green technology can help the world decarbonise and decrease prices at a speed and scale required by the climate crisis.

The View | How China is becoming the Saudi Arabia of renewables

China’s declining demand for fossil fuels and increased clean-energy capacity could usher in a new shift in global wealth distribution.

China’s grid storage ‘mismatch’: too much gear, too little benefit

Massive spending leads to new equipment sitting underused – or idle – even as the grid sorely needs it to make the best use of clean energy.