Data

Carbon Emissions

Japan’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall 4% in FY23/24 to Record Low

Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 4% in the fiscal year ending March 2024, reaching a record low of 1.071 billion metric tons of carbon dioxid…

Photovoltaic （PV）

Research Shows How Japan’s PV Market Suffered From High Feed-in Tariffs

An international research team has identified a connection between higher feed-in tariffs (FITs) in Japan and increased capital expenditure (Capex) in solar pro…

United States

Stonepeak Launches $1.5bn Montera for Hyperscale AI Data Centres

Stonepeak, an investment firm, has introduced Montera Infrastructure, a new hyperscale data centre platform supported by a $1.5 billion equity commitment. Focus…

Power Construction

China’s Power System Achieves Record Clean Energy Output in Q1 2025

China achieved a record-breaking 951 terawatt hours (TWh) of clean electricity generation in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 19% increase from the same per…

Metal

China’s Alumina Exports Hit Near-Record Levels

In March 2025, China’s alumina exports reached their second-highest level ever, with 300,000 tonnes of the aluminium raw material shipped overseas, more than d…

Wind Power Project

Azerbaijan, Chinese Businesses Set to Build Wind Power Plant in Caspian Sea

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy, SOCAR Green LLC, China Datang Overseas Investment Co. Ltd., and Pow…

China

China Sharply Reduced Grain Imports From Certain Countries, Including Ukraine and the EU, in March

In March 2025, Chinese customs data revealed a significant reduction in grain imports from several major supplying countries, with notable declines from Ukraine…

Photovoltaic （PV）

Germany’s PV Installations Down Sharply in March

In March, Germany added approximately 787.2 MW of new solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, according to data from the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur). T…

Hydropower Plant

Poll Shows Strong Support Among Canadians for Expanding Hydropower

A recent national survey, commissioned by WaterPower Canada and conducted by Abacus Data, reveals that over 90% of Canadians favor the expansion of both new and…

Coal Trade

China’s Coal Imports From Russia Rise 6% in March, Indonesia Slides

China's coal imports from Russia increased by 6% in March compared to the same period last year, reaching 7.33 million metric tons, according to data releas…

Electricity Transmission

China’s Power Use Up 2.5 Pct in Q1

China’s electricity consumption, a vital indicator of economic activity, showed consistent growth in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released…

Photovoltaic （PV）

South Korea’s 2024 Solar Additions Surpassed 3.1 GW

South Korea installed over 3.1 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity last year, according to provisional data from the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). Thes…

Oil & Gas Trade

Russia Ramps up Oil Products Supplies to Indonesia

Russia has increased its oil product shipments to Indonesia as it seeks new markets for its exports, according to market sources and LSEG data reported on April…

Renewable Diesel

Metro Ports Achieves Major Emissions Reduction at the Port of Long Beach

Metro Ports, a division of Nautilus International Holding Corporation, announced on April 8 a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions at its Port of L…

Geothermal Power Project

Hawaii Boosts Geothermal Exploration With State Support

Hawaii is advancing its clean energy goals through a new initiative to update geothermal resource maps for Hawaii Island, Maui, and Lanai. Funded by the Hawaii …