Energy & Utilities

APAC Outlook’s energy & utilities section covers the latest developments in the sector, from renewable energy to smart grids. Our corporate stories showcase the fascinating history of energy production and distribution in the APAC region, highlighting the impact of traditional methods and the transition to more sustainable practices.

Executives from featured companies leading the way in energy and utility innovation, give a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and opportunities in this critical industry.

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Energy & Utilities Corporate Stories

China earmarks $435 Million for Solar Projects Subsidies

China’s National Energy Administration has confirmed that it will be investing $435 million worth of subsidies into solar projects this year.

By Editorial Team

Total Solar : Strength in Solar

Total Solar is becoming a partner of choice and thought leader in Asia’s vibrant, expansive market, the company being the first oil & gas giant to make serious inroads into this form of renewable power.

By Editorial Team

China’s solar giant Suntech bankrupt

China’s Suntech Power, one of the world’s biggest solar-panel makers declared bankruptcy and will reportedly reorganise.

By Editorial Team

Why Batteries are Key to Sustainable Energy in Southeast Asia

Anthony Tan, Vice President and Managing Director for UL ASEAN Region, explores the importance of batteries when increasing sustainability.

By Anthony Tan

NUR Power Sdn Bhd : Hi-Tech Energy

NUR Power has been providing electricity for Malaysia’s Kulim Hi-Tech Industrial Park for more than 20 years, investing in vital capacity as the site continues to expand.

By Editorial Team

ASEAN Centre for Energy : Setting the Energy Agenda

According to the International Energy Agency, the energy demand of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its 10-member countries has grown 60 percent in the past 15 years, while forecasts show that this could again rise by almost two-thirds come 2040.

By Editorial Team

Toshiba’s H2One – an innovative and energising solution

Where there may be a surplus of energy, such as with solar energy in summer months, the H2One can then autonomously convert this into hydrogen that can be used to create fuel cells at a later date when there may be shortages.

By Editorial Team

Water PNG and Eda Ranu : Quenching PNG’s Thirst

Water PNG and Eda Ranu are sustainably safeguarding Papua New Guinea’s water supplies, driven by ambition and succeeding through practicality.

By Editorial Team

Veolia Water Technologies : Safeguarding Asia’s Most Precious Resource

Veolia Water Technologies provides unique water, wastewater, and reclaim solutions, from process design to complete turnkey installation and operation services for municipal and industrial customers.

By Editorial Team

Summit Power International : Power to the People

Summit Power International Managing Director and CEO Ayesha Aziz Khan explains how the family business continues to deliver major energy infrastructure projects across Bangladesh.

By Editorial Team