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Grid infrastructure constraints to become paramount concern in 2026
Grid infrastructure constraints to become paramount concern in 2026
AI, storage capacity, and grid-forming inverters are top modernisation trends for 2026.
6 days ago
Thermal energy storage market projected to hit $1.27t by 2035
Thermal energy storage market projected to hit $1.27t by 2035
Market growth is driven by renewable energy demand, regulations, and grid stability efforts.
6 days ago
Geothermal heat pump market to expand 7.6% CAGR by 2031.
Geothermal heat pump market to expand 7.6% CAGR by 2031.
Market expansion is fueled by rising focus on clean heating and energy security.
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Utility scale battery storage costs fall to US$125 per kWh
Utility scale battery storage costs fall to US$125 per kWh
Core equipment costs can rise to around US$100 per kilowatt-hour or more in markets with higher tariffs, among others.
Bangladesh cuts fuel imports by US$3.3b through energy efficiency gains
Bangladesh cuts fuel imports by US$3.3b through energy efficiency gains
IEEFA said Bangladesh is on track to meet its energy-efficiency targets about a year ahead of schedule.
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Power sector shift drives coal consumption down after record 2025
Power sector shift drives coal consumption down after record 2025
Coal usage will decline due to increasing competition with other energy sources.
Costs keep Singapore second-priciest data centre market
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Costs keep Singapore second-priciest data centre market
AI infrastructure and sustainability rules push construction costs higher.
Poor cyber-fraud integration delays breach detection
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Poor cyber-fraud integration delays breach detection
Siloed security teams slow responses and expose organisations to rising fraud risk.
Bifacial solar market projected to reach $31.1b by 2031
Bifacial solar market projected to reach $31.1b by 2031
Dual-sided solar panels can generate up to 30% more energy than traditional modules.
Global M&A rebounds sharply as 2025 deal value climbs to US$4.8t
Global M&A rebounds sharply as 2025 deal value climbs to US$4.8t
Average EV/EBITDA multiples rose to 11.6 times, up one turn from 2024 but still below 2021 peaks.
Australian gas demand weakens as LNG exports fall to four year low
Australian gas demand weakens as LNG exports fall to four year low
Looking ahead, IEEFA said gas faces a mixed future in Asia’s power mix.
Insurance hiring outpaces banking in Hong Kong for 2026
Insurance hiring outpaces banking in Hong Kong for 2026
Despite digitalisation, life insurance claims roles are still hard to fill.
Japan offshore wind remains viable as reforms strengthen project bankability: report
Japan offshore wind remains viable as reforms strengthen project bankability: report
IEEFA also pointed to legislative changes enabling offshore wind development in Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
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Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods
Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.
2 days ago
Indonesia sets 2032 target for first nuclear power plant
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Nuclear is now embedded in Indonesia’s long-term energy mix.
2 days ago
Radjak launches rapid cardiac, stroke unit for urban emergencies
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It may roll out the model across its urban hospitals as demand grows.
2 days ago
Mayapada moves to cut early lab mistakes
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The aim is consistent test results across hospitals.
3 days ago
DFI Retail revamps Guardian and IKEA stores for smarter shopping
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Business is no longer purely transactional, but increasingly advisory.
3 days ago
PGE unveils system for real-time geothermal monitoring
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Teams can respond to early signs of scaling and extend the life of wells.
5 days ago
Lyvin Properties bets on low-density luxury in Bali’s South Bukit
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Space, privacy, and environment quality are now the main demand drivers.
6 days ago
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