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Global geothermal investment is set to grow20% a year to 2030
Global geothermal investment is set to grow20% a year to 2030
On a dollars-per-watt basis, Rystad estimates district heating costs at roughly US$3 per watt.
Will AI copilots replace legacy insurance systems by 2026?
Will AI copilots replace legacy insurance systems by 2026?
Data shows executives trust generative AI at twice the rate of machine learning.
Storm and fire losses deepen pressure on Hong Kong P&C earnings
Storm and fire losses deepen pressure on Hong Kong P&C earnings
The incident will add to diluted earnings but is unlikely to threaten overall solvency.
India issues 1,870 MW renewable energy tenders in November
India issues 1,870 MW renewable energy tenders in November
Major investments fuel hybrid projects and battery storage, stabilising India's grid.
Solar profitability rises 9% in Southeast Asia with battery integration
Solar profitability rises 9% in Southeast Asia with battery integration
Stable policies and foreign investment are vital to unlock the region's solar potential.
Global hydrogen fuel cells market forecasts 8.3% annual growth
Global hydrogen fuel cells market forecasts 8.3% annual growth
Some factors that will drive the growth are energy transition efforts and net-zero goals.
Nuclear ships eliminate $68m in annual fuel and carbon costs
Nuclear ships eliminate $68m in annual fuel and carbon costs
Nuclear ships deliver higher speed, cargo capacity, and lower operating costs.
Global geothermal market to breach $10b by 2032
Global geothermal market to breach $10b by 2032
APAC accounts for the biggest share, thanks to its abundant reserves.
Global power grid investment reaches US$359b in 2024: report
Global power grid investment reaches US$359b in 2024: report
But it fell short of the USD671b annual investments needed to be reached between 2025 and 2030, IRENA said.

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Danantara sets tighter 2026 investment plan
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund will back only projects with clear commercial value.
Insurance Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia
Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.
Singapore’s Tuas Power to shift Tembusu plant to full biomass by 2028
It will lower emissions by a million tonnes yearly and cut carbon-tax expenses.
PLN expands gas, LNG network to support rising renewables
Gas is the stabilising force that lets the grid absorb more variable output.
Companies told to drop manual systems as 2030 renewable deadline nears
They risk falling further behind if they fail to modernise.
DANA Indonesia launches verified digital wallet for teens
The move targets a group often overlooked in policy and product design.
Singapore’s CNE plans over $1b push into Asian renewables
It’s working with banks on financing and will issue REITs to diversify funding sources.

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