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The Energy sector plays a pivotal role in economic and social development by supplying what might be described as the “flow of blood” to production and transportation systems. Its main objective is to ensure the reliable, affordable and clean energy needed by modern societies, thus contributing to well-being and prosperity around the globe.
The Energy sector involves the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity derived from a variety of sources, including fossil fuels, nuclear power and renewable sources. It also includes activities concerned with fuels themselves, which extend along the entire value chain, such as oil and gas extraction and transportation, coal mining, refining of petroleum products, and wholesaling and retailing of fuels.
Excellent technical potential for solar, wind and hydroelectric energy generation along with generous government support for the renewable energy sector in Vietnam between 2018 and 2021 has led to a rapid expansion in clean energy capacity and ...
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In 2023, Malaysia was the third largest manufacturer of photovoltaic modules in the world, accounting for 2.8% to the global PV panel output. Renowned PV manufacturers such as Risen Energy, JinkoSolar and Hanwha Q Cell, among others, have established ...
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Indonesia's advancement in renewable energy adoption has been slow, with the country consistently lagging behind its stated targets. Coal remains the predominant source of electricity generation due to the country's abundant and cheap coal resources. ...
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Thailand ranks third in ASEAN in terms of renewable energy capacity, contributing 12% of the region's total capacity in 2023, according to data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The country leads in the bioenergy segment, with ...
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Turkiye boasts the highest renewable energy capacity in Emerging Europe, with an installed capacity of 62.9 GW as of May 2024. Renewables make up 57% of the nation's total power capacity and contribute over 40% to the overall energy generation mix. ...
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Poland relies on coal for 70% of its energy needs, the highest proportion among EU member states. However, in recent years, the country has shifted towards a greener agenda, aiming to reduce fossil fuel use and increase the adoption of renewable ...
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Robust economic activity and rising electrification, the key drivers of power demand, coupled with the rapid expansion of clean energy capacity and regulatory reform, have created a favourable environment for India's power sector ...
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During the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November 2021, Thailand set a target to become carbon neutral by 2050. The country's power development plan, which maps out strategies for integrating renewable energy into Thailand's ...
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India's renewable energy sector stands as one of the most rapidly expanding globally, buoyed by exceptional solar and wind resource availability and robust government policies. As of 2022, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) ranked ...
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Energy poverty in Africa remains widespread and according to the African Development Bank (AfDB) over 640mn of the continent's population lack access to energy. This corresponds to an electrification rate of just over 40%, amongst the lowest in the ...
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